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SMU vs. Penn State — College Football Playoff First Round Game

On Saturday, Dec. 21 at 11 a.m., SMU will face off against Penn State at Penn State's Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pa. This 11-seed matchup is sure to be a thrilling one, with the winner moving on to play Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl quarterfinal game. Fans can expect a high-stakes battle as both teams fight for a chance to advance in the playoffs.

Related to this game, it's interesting to consider how much it will cost SMU fans to follow the Mustangs in the CFP. It's a significant expense for many, but the excitement of the playoffs makes it worth it for many.

Texas vs. Clemson — College Football Playoff First Round Game

On Saturday, Dec. 21 at 3 p.m., Texas will take on Clemson at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin. Steve Sarkisian, Quinn Ewers, and the Texas Longhorns are ready to take on Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers in the first round of the College Football Playoffs. As the higher seed, the game will be played in Austin, giving the Longhorns a home-field advantage.

Related to this game, it's clear that the Texas Longhorns' path to a national title is set, even without a first-round bye. They have the talent and the coaching to make a deep run in the playoffs.

Oklahoma vs. Navy — Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl

On Friday, Dec. 27 at 11 a.m., Oklahoma will face Navy at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth. The Sooners snuck into bowl eligibility with their upset win over Alabama, and Brent Venables avoided being the first OU head coach to miss out on bowl season since 1998. This game is sure to be a battle between two strong teams.

It will be interesting to see how Oklahoma performs in this bowl game and if they can continue their winning streak.

Texas Tech vs. Arkansas — AutoZone Liberty Bowl

On Friday, Dec. 27 at 6 p.m., Texas Tech will square off against Arkansas at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, Tenn. These former Southwest Conference foes are each finishing mid-table in their respective conferences this season, making this a must-see game for fans of both teams.

Joey McGuire is looking to make history as the first Texas Tech head coach with bowl wins in three straight seasons since Mike Leach in 2002-04. This is a significant achievement and one that he is working hard to achieve.

Texas A&M vs. USC — SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl

On Friday, Dec. 27 at 9:30 p.m., Texas A&M will take on USC at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. After missing out on the CFP, the Aggies are looking to make a statement in this bowl game. Lincoln Riley's USC is also in a down season, making this a matchup that could go either way.

A&M hasn't won a bowl game since the 2020-21 season, so this is a big opportunity for them to get back on track.

TCU vs. Louisiana — Isleta New Mexico Bowl

On Saturday, Dec. 28 at 1:15 p.m., TCU will face Louisiana at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M. Sonny Dykes and the Horned Frogs finished the season strong with three straight wins over Oklahoma State, Arizona, and Cincinnati, clinching a bowl berth. This game is sure to be a close one, with both teams fighting for a victory.

It will be interesting to see how TCU performs in this bowl game and if they can continue their winning streak.

Baylor vs. LSU — Kinder's Texas Bowl

On Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 2:30 p.m., Baylor will take on LSU at NRG Stadium in Houston. After a 3-9 season in 2023, Dave Aranda and the Bears bounced back with an 8-4 season, winning their final six games to ensure bowl eligibility. LSU could be without QB Garrett Nussmeier, adding an extra layer of uncertainty to the game.

This is a crucial game for both teams, as they look to end the season on a high note.

North Texas vs. Texas State — SERVPRO First Responder Bowl

On Friday, Jan. 3 at 3:00 p.m., North Texas will face Texas State at Gerald J Ford Stadium in Dallas. SMU isn't using the stadium, so these teams will get to play there. Head coach Eric Morris is looking to break the Mean Green's streak of six consecutive bowl losses, while G.J. Kinne's Texas State is bowl-eligible for the first time ever in the FBS. This game is sure to be a close one, with both teams fighting for a victory.

It will be interesting to see how these two teams perform in this bowl game and if they can make history.