It’s bowl season, which means we have a lot of football to watch between Dec. 13 and Jan. 19! Ohio State, Utah, Georgia Southern, Army, Texas A&M — and just about everyone in between — will take part in a total of 47 games that will ultimately conclude with the 2026 CFP National Championship.

NESN has you covered with previews for each and every game — with our next contest featuring an in-state rivalry:

2025 IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl

Matchup: Troy Trojans vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks

Date: Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025

Kickoff: 9 p.m. ET

Stadium: Cramton Bowl — Montgomery, Ala.

TV: ESPN

Game Overview

The Salute to Veterans Bowl features quite the wrinkle, as it serves as the return of an in-state rivalry between Troy and Jacksonville State — a.k.a. the Battle for the

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