Bowl Games 2014-15: Full TV Schedule and Predictions for Remaining Matchups
The college football regular season was one of the wildest in recent memory. If the 2014-15 bowl games and the inaugural College Football Playoff build on that, this could go down as one of the most unforgettable seasons in recent memory.
While the College Football Playoff semifinals are stealing many of the national headlines, there are many marquee bowls not being talked about enough. If you love the sport of college football, the coming weeks will be filled with entertaining action.
Here is all the vital viewing information for each remaining bowl game this season:
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| Zaxby's Heart of Dallas Bowl | Illinois vs. La. Tech | Illinois | Dec. 26 | 1 p.m. | ESPN |
| Quick Lane Bowl | Rutgers vs. North Carolina | Rutgers | Dec. 26 | 4:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| BITCOIN St. Petersburg Bowl | NC State vs. UCF | UCF | Dec. 26 | 8 p.m. | ESPN |
| Military Bowl presented By Northrop Grumman | Virginia Tech vs. Cincinnati | Virginia Tech | Dec. 27 | 1 p.m. | ESPN |
| Hyundai Sun Bowl | Duke vs. Arizona State | Arizona State | Dec. 27 | 2 p.m. | CBS |
| Duck Commander Independence Bowl | Miami (FL) vs. South Carolina | South Carolina | Dec. 27 | 3:30 p.m. | ABC |
| New Era Pinstripe Bowl | Boston College vs. Penn State | Penn State | Dec. 27 | 4:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| National University Holiday Bowl | Nebraska vs. USC | USC | Dec. 27 | 8 p.m. | ESPN |
| AutoZone Liberty Bowl | West Viginia vs. Texas A&M | Texas A&M | Dec. 29 | 2 p.m. | ESPN |
| Russell Athletic Bowl | Clemson vs. Oklahoma | Clemson | Dec. 29 | 5:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| AdvoCare V100 Texas Bowl | Texas vs. Arkansas | Arkansas | Dec. 29 | 9 p.m. | ESPN |
| Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl | Notre Dame vs. LSU | LSU | Dec. 30 | 3 p.m. | ESPN |
| Belk Bowl | Louisville vs. Georgia | Louisville | Dec. 30 | 6:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Foster Farms Bowl | Maryland vs. Stanford | Stanford | Dec. 30 | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
| Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl | Mississippi vs. TCU | Ole Miss | Dec. 31 | 12:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| VIZIO Fiesta Bowl | Boise State vs. Arizona | Arizona | Dec. 31 | 4 p.m. | ESPN |
| Capital One Orange Bowl | Mississippi State vs. Georgia Tech | Mississippi State | Dec. 31 | 8 p.m. | ESPN |
| Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl | Minnesota vs. Missouri | Missouri | Jan. 1 | 1 p.m. | ABC |
| Outback Bowl | Wisconsin vs. Auburn | Auburn | Jan. 1 | 12 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic | Michigan State vs. Baylor | Michigan State | Jan. 1 | 12:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Rose Bowl Game Presented By Northwestern Mutual | Oregon vs. Florida State | Oregon | Jan. 1 | 5 p.m. | ESPN |
| Allstate Sugar Bowl | Alabama vs. Ohio State | Alabama | Jan. 1 | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl | Pittsburgh vs. Houston | Houston | Jan. 2 | 12 p.m. | ESPN |
| TaxSlayer Bowl | Iowa vs. Tennessee | Tennessee | Jan. 2 | 3:20 p.m. | ESPN |
| Valero Alamo Bowl | Kansas State vs. UCLA | Kansas State | Jan. 2 | 6:45 p.m. | ESPN |
| TicketCity Cactus Bowl | Oklahoma St. vs. Washington | Oklahoma St. | Jan. 2 | 10:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| Birmingham Bowl | Florida vs. East Carolina | Florida | Jan. 3 | 1 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| GoDaddy Bowl | Toledo vs. Arkansas State | Toledo | Jan. 4 | 9 p.m. | ESPN |
| College Football Playoff National Championship Presented By AT&T | TBD vs. TBD | Alabama | Jan. 12 | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN |
*All games can be live streamed via WatchESPN.com.
Underrated Game to Watch: Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl
When the No. 9 Ole Miss Rebels square off against the No. 6 TCU Horned Frogs on New Year’s Eve at the Georgia Dome, college football fans will be treated to a thrilling matchup that could conceivably go either way.
On one hand, Ole Miss was one of the strongest teams in the Southeastern Conference this season, finishing the year with a 9-3 record and big wins over Alabama, Texas A&M and Mississippi State.
While the Rebels' offensive unit wasn’t overly impressive in 2015, finishing 31st in passing yards (275.6) and 60th in rushing yards (167.7) per game, the Ole Miss defensive unit has been lights out.
The Rebels have the top-ranked defense in the nation, allowing an average of only 13.8 points per game.
Asked about the challenge of facing off against the high-powered offense of TCU, Ole Miss cornerback Senquez Golson told Edward Aschoff of ESPN.com:
"It’s always a red flag for a defense when you’ve got a quarterback is that caliber [of player]. They have a lot of athletes; they make a lot of plays. It’s definitely one of the better offenses we’ll face this year. We’re looking forward to the challenge. I don’t think we could have had a better matchup. This is really going to put our defense to the test and see what we got.
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On the other hand, the Horned Frogs have a legitimate gripe with the College Football Playoff voting committee after being bumped from the top four in the final week, and the program will be looking to take their frustration out in the Peach Bowl.
Most will point to the elite defense of the Rebels as the best on the field, but TCU has a stellar defense as well. They rank 17th, giving up just 20.3 points per game.
Where the Horned Frogs really differentiate themselves from Ole Miss is on the offensive side of the ball.
With the seventh-ranked pass offense (332.8 yards per game) and the 35th-ranked rushing attack (209.3 yards per game), TCU finished the regular season with the second-ranked offensive unit in the nation, averaging 46.8 points per game.
The Rebels and the Horned Frogs have contrasting styles, and it will make for an interesting game. The conversation about whether a top Big 12 team can stand toe-to-toe with an SEC program will also add to the intrigue of this matchup.
Unfortunately for TCU fans, the strong Ole Miss defense will stifle junior quarterback Trevone Boykin and the Horned Frogs offense. If Rebels senior QB Bo Wallace can protect the football and control the pace of the game, Ole Miss should pull out the victory.
Predicted Winner: Ole Miss 33, TCU 30
*Stats via ESPN.com.
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