Bowl Games Today Set the Stage for a Massive College Football Weekend
Today’s college football schedule is doing exactly what bowl season is supposed to do — warming everyone up before the bright lights of the College Football Playoff take over. While the CFP opener later tonight will dominate the headlines, the day actually begins much earlier with a pair of bowl games that quietly carry plenty of intrigue.
The action starts in the morning with the Myrtle Beach Bowl, set against a familiar coastal backdrop in South Carolina. This matchup might not have national-brand recognition, but it brings something far more compelling: actual conference champions. Kennesaw State, still new to life at the FBS level, arrives as the Conference USA champion in just its second season. That accomplishment alone has already made history for the Owls. On the other side is Western Michigan, which claimed its first Mid-American Conference title since 2016 and arrives eager to remind people it can still win on a big stage.
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This game is expected to be tight and physical. Kennesaw State’s offense has been driven by quarterback Amari Odom, who recently led a championship-clinching drive and now looks to spread the ball to his playmakers. Western Michigan counters with a defense that thrives on activity and discipline, while quarterback Broc Lowry leads an offense that can grind out yards rather than overwhelm opponents. Nobody should expect fireworks here, but if you enjoy tense, evenly matched football, this one could quietly deliver.
Health and early momentum will likely decide this one. Memphis quarterback Brendon Lewis is expected to be healthier than he was during the late-season skid, while N.C. State’s offense leans on quarterback C.J. Bailey and a running game that becomes dangerous when it gets rolling. If the Wolfpack start fast, things could tilt quickly.
Then, in prime time, the spotlight finally lands where everyone expected — on the College Football Playoff. Alabama travels to Oklahoma for a highly anticipated rematch after the Sooners edged the Crimson Tide earlier in the season. That narrow result earned Oklahoma the right to host, and it also suggested another tight, defense-heavy contest. Alabama’s offense has struggled for consistency, while Oklahoma has battled injuries and turnovers. This one may not be flashy, but it promises tension, intensity, and the kind of drama only playoff football can deliver.
Altogether, today’s bowl slate offers a little bit of everything — underdog stories, redemption chances, and a playoff showdown to cap it all off.
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