The 2024-25 college football bowl season highlights one of its marquee matchups on Christmas Eve, featuring a showdown between the South Florida Bulls and the San Jose State Spartans in the 2024 Hawaii Bowl. This game represents one of the first major contests of the bowl season, which runs through January 20, 2025, culminating in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
Currently, the South Florida Bulls, with a record of 6-6, face a challenge against the more seasoned San Jose State Spartans, who ended their regular season with a 7-5 record. Head coach Alex Golesh of South Florida had to navigate through a rigorous schedule and the absence of quarterback Byrum Brown for most of the season. Although Brown missed significant game time due to a leg injury, there is still hope for his participation in the bowl game.
The Spartans, coached by Ken Niumatalolo, began their season with a strong 4-1 start and concluded with an impressive win over Stanford, adding momentum to their postseason ambitions.
Game Details
The kickoff for the 2024 Hawaii Bowl is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on December 24, 2024, at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex in Honolulu, Hawaii. Currently, the Spartans are favored by 2.5 points, and the game’s over/under total is at 65 points, indicative of an expected high-scoring contest.
Matchup Insights
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This article will continue to provide updates throughout the bowl season, including scores, matchups, and television information.
