There are 47 total bowl games in the 2024-25 season, including four college football playoff first round games, four quarterfinal games, two semifinals, and the national championship on Monday, January 20.

What bowl games are playing out in college football on Friday? Here's what you need to know, including start times, how to watch and scores:

The most wonderful time of the year for college football fans -- bowl season -- is upon us. And this year, there's more to get excited about than ever with the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff. In addition to the CFP, there will be 36 bowl games in all.