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The matchups for the 2015-16 college football bowl season are set.
ESPN will deliver the second year of the College Football Playoff Semifinals on New Year’s Eve Thursday, Dec. 31. At 4pm eastern, the ACC champion Clemson Tigers face Big 12 champion Oklahoma Sooners in the Orange Bowl in Miami. Then, in the night cap, as the nation counts down to the start of the 2016 calendar year, the SEC champion Alabama Crimson Tide plays Big Ten champion Michigan State Spartans in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Tex.
The winners of those Dec. 31 games play in the National Championship on Monday, Jan. 11 (also on ESPN) at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.
The following is the week’s college football schedule, including dates, start times, TV networks (scheduled announcers/sideline reporters in parentheses)
All times Eastern; schedule subject to change.
Updated Wed., Dec. 2, 2015 11:00 a.m. EST
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Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015
Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl
Alcorn State vs. North Carolina A&T (ABC, noon)
Announcers: Mark Neely, Jay Walker, Tiffany Greene
Gildan New Mexico Bowl
Arizona vs. New Mexico (ESPN/ESPN Radio, 2 p.m.)
ESPN announcers: Eamon McAnaney, Rocky Boiman, Laura Rutledge; ESPN Radio announcers: Drew Goodman and TBD
Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl
BYU vs. No. 22 Utah (ABC/ESPN Deportes, 3:30 p.m.)
Announcers: Brent Musburger, Jesse Palmer, Maria Taylor
Raycom Media Camellia Bowl
Ohio vs. Appalachian State (ESPN/ESPN Radio, 5:30 p.m.)
ESPN announcers: Dave Neal, Anthony Becht, Paul Carcaterra; ESPN Radio announcers: TBD, Cole Cubelic, Dawn Davenport
Cure Bowl
SJSU vs. Georgia State (CBSSN, 7 p.m.)
R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl
Arkansas State vs. Louisiana Tech (ESPN/ESPN Radio, 9 p.m.)
ESPN announcers: Adam Amin, Kelly Stouffer, Dr. Jerry Punch; ESPN Radio announcers: Bill Rosinski, David Norrie, Joe Schad
Monday, Dec. 21, 2015
Miami Beach Bowl
Western Kentucky vs. South Florida (ESPN, 2:30 p.m.)
Announcers: Dave Lamont, Desmond Howard, Quint Kessenich
Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
Akron vs. Utah State (ESPN/ESPN Radio, 3:30 p.m.)
ESPN announcers: Mark Neely, Mike Bellotti, Kevin Weidl; ESPN Radio announcers: TBD
Marmot Boca Raton Bowl
Toledo vs. No. 24 Temple (ESPN/ESPN Radio, 7 p.m.)
ESPN announcers: Allen Bestwick, Dan Hawkins, Tiffany Greene; ESPN Radio announcers: Dave Lamont, John Congemi, Brett McMurphy
Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015
San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl
Boise State vs. Northern Illinois (ESPN/ESPN Radio, 4:30 p.m.)
ESPN announcers: Beth Mowins, David Diaz-Infante, Shelley Smith; ESPN Radio announcers: Bill Rosinski, David Norrie, Joe Schad
GoDaddy Bowl
Georgia Southern vs. Bowling Green (ESPN, 8 p.m.)
Announcers: Tom Hart, Andre Ware, Laura Rutledge
Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015
Popeyes Bahamas Bowl
Middle Tennessee vs. Western Michigan (ESPN, noon)
Announcers: Steve Levy, Mack Brown, Mark May, Kaylee Hartung
Hawai’i Bowl
San Diego State vs. Cincinnati (ESPN/ESPN Radio, 8 p.m.)
ESPN announcers: Adam Amin, Greg McElroy, Holly Rowe; ESPN Radio announcers: TBD, Mike Golic Sr., Mike Golic, Jr.
Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015
St. Petersburg Bowl
Connecticut vs. Marshall (ESPN, 11 a.m.)
ESPN announcers: Tom Hart, Anthony Becht, Tiffany Greene ESPN Radio announcers: TBD, Rene Ingoglia, Brett McMurphy
Sun Bowl
Miami vs. Washington State (CBS, 2 p.m.)
Zaxby’s Heart of Dallas Bowl
Washington vs. Southern Mississippi (ESPN, 2:20 p.m.)
Announcers: Mike Corey, Ahmad Brooks, Kayce Smith
New Era Pinstripe Bowl
Indiana vs. Duke (ABC/ESPN Radio, 3:30 p.m.)
ESPN announcers: Rece Davis, Danny Kanell, Joey Galloway, Paul Carcaterra; ESPN Radio announcers: TBD
Camping World Independence Bowl
Tulsa vs. Virginia Tech (ESPN/ESPN Deportes, 5:45 p.m.)
Announcers: Dave Lamont, Ray Bentley, Jane Slater
Foster Farms Bowl
UCLA vs. Nebraska (ESPN/ESPN Radio/ESPN Deportes, 9:15 p.m.)
ESPN announcers: Jason Benetti, Rod Gilmore, Shelley Smith; ESPN Radio announcers: Bill Rosinski, David Norrie, Joe Schad
Monday, Dec. 28, 2015
Military Bowl
Pittsburgh vs. No. 21 Navy (ESPN/ESPN Radio, 2:30 p.m.)
ESPN announcers: Eamon McAnaney,Rocky Boiman, Quint Kessenich; ESPN Radio announcers: TBD, Mike Golic Sr., Mike Golic, Jr.
Quick Lane Bowl
Central Michigan vs. Minnesota (ESPN2, 5 p.m.)
Announcers: Dave Neal, Matt Stinchcomb, Kayce Smith
Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015
Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl
California vs. Air Force (ESPN, 2 p.m.)
Announcers: Dave Flemming, Mike Bellotti, Allison Williams
Russell Athletic Bowl
No. 10 North Carolina vs. No. 17 Baylor (ESPN/ESPN Radio/ESPN Deportes, 5:30 p.m.)
ESPN announcers: Mike Patrick, Ed Cunningham, Dr. Jerry Punch; ESPN Radio announcers: Bill Rosinski, David Norrie, Joe Schad
AdvoCare V100 Texas Bowl
No. 20 LSU vs. Texas Tech (ESPN/ESPN Radio/ESPN Deportes, 9 p.m.)
ESPN announcers: Joe Tessitore, Jesse Palmer, David Pollack, Maria Taylor; ESPN Radio announcers: Bob Wischusen, Brock Huard, Shannon Spake
Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015
Birmingham Bowl
Auburn vs. Memphis (ESPN, noon)
ESPN announcers: Beth Mowins, Anthony Becht, Paul Carcaterra; ESPN Radio announcers: Allen Bestwick, Dan Hawkins, Tiffany Greene
Belk Bowl
NC State vs. Mississippi State (ESPN/ESPN Radio/ESPN Deportes, 3:30 p.m.)
ESPN announcers: Clay Matvick, John Congemi, Dawn Davenport; ESPN Radio announcers: Taylor Zarzour, Charles Arbuckle, and Quint Kessenich
Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl
Texas A&M vs. Louisville (ESPN/ESPN Radio/ESPN Deportes, 7 p.m.)
ESPN announcers: Tom Hart, Andre Ware, Laura Rutledge; ESPN Radio announcers: Mike Corey, Rene Ingoglia
Holiday Bowl
No. 25 USC vs. Wisconsin (ESPN/ESPN Radio/ESPN Deportes, 10:30 p.m.)
ESPN announcers: Adam Amin, Kelly Stouffer, Olivia Harlan; ESPN Radio announcers: Drew Goodman and TBD
Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015
Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl
No. 18 Houston vs. No. 9 Florida State (ESPN/ESPN Radio/ESPN Deportes, noon)
ESPN announcers: Dave Pasch, Brian Griese, Tom Luginbill; ESPN Radio announcers: Dave Flemming, Mike Bellotti, Allison Williams
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF SEMIFINAL: Capital One Orange Bowl
No. 4 Oklahoma vs. No. 1 Clemson (ESPN/ESPN Radio/ESPN Deportes, 4 p.m.)
ESPN announcers: Brad Nessler, Todd Blackledge, Holly Rowe; ESPN Radio announcers: Bill Rosinski, David Norrie, Joe Schad
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF SEMIFINAL: Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic
No. 3 Michigan State vs. No. 2 Alabama (ESPN/ESPN Radio/ESPN Deportes, 8 p.m.)
ESPN announcers: Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, Heather Cox; ESPN Radio announcers: Brad Sham, Danny Kanell, Ian Fitzsimmons
Friday, Jan. 1, 2016
Outback Bowl
No. 13 Northwestern vs. No. 23 Tennessee (ESPN2, noon)
Announcers: Mark Jones, Rod Gilmore, Quint Kessenich
BattleFrog Fiesta Bowl
No. 8 Notre Dame vs. No. 7 Ohio State (ESPN/ESPN Radio/ESPN Deportes, 1 p.m.)
ESPN announcers: Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman, Todd McShay; ESPN Radio announcers: Adam Amin, Kelly Stouffer, Olivia Harlan
Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl
No. 14 Michigan vs. No. 19 Florida (ABC/ESPN Radio, 1 p.m.)
ABC announcers: Mike Patrick, Ed Cunningham, Dr. Jerry Punch; ESPN Radio announcers: Beth Mowins, Anthony Becht, Paul Carcaterra
Rose Bowl
No. 6 Stanford vs. No. 5 Iowa (ESPN/ESPN Radio/ESPN Deportes, 5 p.m.)
ESPN announcers: Brent Musburger, Jesse Palmer, Maria Taylor; ESPN Radio announcers: Dave Pasch, Brian Griese
Allstate Sugar Bowl
No. 16 Oklahoma State vs. No. 12 Ole Miss (ESPN/ESPN Radio/ESPN Deportes, 8:30 p.m.)
ESPN announcers: Bob Wischusen, Brock Huard, Shannon Spake; ESPN Radio announcers: Bill Rosinski, David Norrie, Joe Schad
Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016
TaxSlayer Bowl
Penn State vs. Georgia (ESPN/ESPN Radio/ESPN Deportes, noon)
ESPN announcers: Allen Bestwick, Dan Hawkins, Tiffany Greene; ESPN Radio announcers: Eamon McAnaney, John Congemi
AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Kansas State vs. Arkansas (ESPN/ESPN Radio/ESPN Deportes, 3:20 p.m.)
ESPN announcers: Anish Shroff, Ahmad Brooks, Dawn Davenport; ESPN Radio announcers: Mark Neely, Jay Walker, Kevin Weidl
Valero Alamo Bowl
No. 15 Oregon vs. No. 11 TCU (ESPN/ESPN Radio/ESPN Deportes, 6:45 p.m.)
ESPN announcers: Dave Flemming, Mack Brown, Allison Williams; ESPN Radio announcers: Tom Hart, Andre Ware, Laura Rutledge
Motel 6 Cactus Bowl
West Virginia vs. Arizona State (ESPN/ESPN Radio/ESPN Deportes, 10:15 p.m.)
ESPN announcers: Dave Neal, Matt Stinchcomb, Kayce Smith; ESPN Radio announcers: Drew Goodman, David Diaz-Infante, Olivia Harlan
Monday, Jan. 11, 2016
College Football Playoff National Championship
Clemson/Oklahoma vs. Michigan State/Alabama (ESPN/ESPN Radio/ESPN Deportes, 8:30 p.m.)
ESPN announcers: Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, Heather Cox, Tom Rinaldi; ESPN Radio announcers: Mike Tirico, Todd Blackledge, Holly Rowe, Joe Schad, Bill Lemmonier
