The most successful walk-ons in recent college football history
It's never too early to start preparing for the next college football season. AfterMichigan won the College Football Playoff title last yearExcitingly, it looks like the 2024 season will pick up where it left off with exciting action.
Information on when the 2024 college football season will start can be found here. This story will be updated as games and times change.
When does the 2024 college football season start?
The 2024 season beginsSaturday August 24in this year's "Week Zero". Most of the country's Division I programs start their seasons the following week.
Here are some of the matches currently scheduled for Saturday, August 24 in Week Zero:
- Aer Lingus College Football classic:Florida State vs. Georgia Tech (i Dublin, Ierland) | 12.00 ET | ESPN
- MEAC/SWAC Challenge:Norfolk State versus Florida A&M (Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia) | 19.30 uur. | abc
- FCS Kickoff:North Alabama vs. Southeast Missouri State (Cramton Bowl i Montgomery, Alabama)
- SMU in Nevada
- State of Montana and New Mexico
- Delaware state in Hawaii
- McNeese, Tarleton State
Week 1 of the 2024 college football season begins next week, with most games taking place on Saturday, August 31, Labor Day weekend. Here you will find some opening games of the season.
Thursday August 29
- North Carolina and Minnesota
- State of North Dakota and Colorado | 20.00 ET | ESPN
Friday August 30
- TCU at Stanford | 22:30 hours. AND | ESPN
Saturday August 31
- Chick-fil-A aftrapspel:Clemson vs. Georgia (Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia) | 12:00 PM ET | abc
- Miami (FL) and Florida | 3:30 PM. AND | ABC
- Notre Dame in Texas A&M | 19.30 uur. EN | abc
- Penn State in West Virginia
- Georgia State has Georgia Tech
- The state of South Dakota and the state of Oklahoma
Sunday September 1
- Vegas Kickoff Classic:LSU vs. Southern California (Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada) | 7:30 PM. on ABC
- Orange blossom classic:North Carolina Central vs. Alabama State (Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida) | 14.00 uur
Monday September 2
- Boston College in the state of Florida | 7:30 PM. AND | ESPN
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Some other early season non-conference games to watch are below:
- Week 2: Saturday September 7
- Texas in Michigan | 12:00 PM ET | FOX
- Duke's Mayo classic:NC State versus Tennessee (Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina) | 19.30 uur. EN | abc
- Colorado in Nebraska
- Arkansas and the state of Oklahoma
- Boise State in Oregon
- Pittsburgh not Cincinnati
- Kansas State versus Tulane
- Florida A&M in Miami (FL)
- UIW in Eastern South Dakota | 7.00 PM ET
- Week 3: Saturday September 14
- Alabama at Wisconsin 12:00 PM ET | Ds
- West Virginia at Pitt
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College Football Playoff and New Year's Six Bowl Game Schedule
The 2024 season is the 11th edition of the College Football Playoff and the first in the 12-team format.
Here are the College Football Playoff dates and schedule for next season. All New Year's Six games are also included:
- First round | Week of Saturday, December 21
- Location: The higher-seeded team's home court or other location designated by the higher-seeded program.
- Quarterfinals
- Fiesta bowl | Tuesday, December 31
- Peach bowl | Wednesday January 1
- Rose bowl | Wednesday January 1
- Sugar Pot | Wednesday 1 January
- Semi-finals
- Orange bowl | Thursday January 9
- Cotton bowl | Friday January 10
- CFP National Championship Match: Monday, January 20, 2023 (in Atlanta, Georgia)
The title game will be played at Mercedez-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. This will be the first time a venue will host the CFP National Championship Game twice.
Michigan won the College Football Playoff National Championship in the 2023-2024 season. Here's a complete history of the CFP title game.
| Year (Play date) | Game | PLACE |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | No. 4 State of Ohio 42, Nee. 2 Oregon20 | Arlington, Texas |
| 2016 | Nr. 2 Alabama45, nr. 1 Clemson40 | Glendale, Arizona |
| 2017 | nr. 2 Clemson35, Nee. 1Alabama 31 | Tampa, Florida |
| 2018 | Nr. 4Alabama 26, No. 3 Georgia 23 | Atlanta, Georgia |
| 2019 | nr. 2 Clemson 44,No. 1Alabama 16 | Santa Clara, California |
| 2020 | No. 1 LSU 42, nr. 3 Clemson 25 | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| 2021 | Nr. 1Alabama 52, No. 3 Ohio State 24 | Miami Gardens, Florida |
| 2022 | no. 3 Georgia 33,Nr. 1Alabama 18 | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 2023 | no. 1 Georgia 65,nr. 3 TCU7 | Inglewood, California |
| 2024 | Nee. 1 Michigan34, nr. 2 Washington13 | Houston, Texas |
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Locations and dates of future CFP National Championships
2025-26: Miami (Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida) - 19 januari
- First round | Week of Saturday, December 20
- Location: The higher-seeded team's home court or other location designated by the higher-seeded program.
- Quarterfinal places:
- Cotton bowl | Wednesday December 31
- Orange bowl | Thursday January 1
- Rose bowl | Thursday January 1
- Sugar Pot | Thursday 1 January
- Semi-final places:
- Fiesta toast | Thursday January 8
- Peach bowl | Friday January 9
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