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We’re all about informing here at your nation’s newspaper’s website. So we feel we should let you in on a key piece of knowledge related to the holiday season. Boxing Day, contrary to popular belief, has nothing to do with pugilism. Shocking, I know. In truth, it’s all about football.
Well, OK, that’s probably only the case in the United States. But if you like the college game, you have a trio of contests to help you pass the time. Here is the Thursday bowl lineup, with action taking place from the Great Lakes to the Desert Southwest to the Gulf Coast.
We break down each of them and why they’re worth watching.
Time/TV/location: 2 p.m. ET, ESPN, Detroit.
Why watch: The Boxing Day tripleheader begins with this clash of industrial towns in the Motor City. It was a tale of two seasons for the Panthers, who started 7-0 and looked to be in the ACC title hunt before finishing on a five-game skid. The Rockets also stumbled late losing their last two but had some better results early in the campaign. Pitt’s struggles down the stretch were due in part to QB Eli Holstein missing time with various injuries, and his latest ankle trouble leaves his status uncertain for this contest. If he can’t go, the offense will likely be in the hands of little-used freshman David Lynch with backup Nate Yarnell in the portal. Toledo should have most of its starters available, including QB Tucker Gleason and WRs Jerjuan Newton and Junior Vandeross.
Why it could disappoint: A mismatch is always a possibility when power four meets group of five. But the Rockets picked up a win in SEC country earlier, so hopefully this will prove to be a competitive affair.
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Time/TV/location: 5:30 p.m. ET, ESPN, Phoenix.
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Publish date : 2024-12-26 11:08:00
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