When 2024 rolls to 2025, sports fans have many reasons to smile on New Year’s Day. College Football Playoff is in focus this week with three quarterfinal games to watch, plus NBA and NHL action to continue the momentum.

College Football Playoff Quarterfinals

In the big cycle of Day, the College Football Playoff runs the show with three showdowns for the ages.

• Texas vs. Arizona State: Kickoff 1 p.m. at the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl site, on ESPN.

• Oregon vs. Ohio State: This exciting battle is played at 5 p.m. in the Rose Bowl.

• Notre Dame vs. Georgia: The Allstate Sugar Bowl ends it all at 8:45 p.m.

The last one to be played is Penn State vs. Boise State, on New Year’s Eve in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl.

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NBA Action

Basketball fans can enjoy a slate of eight NBA games. Local squads (such as the Knicks, Nets, and Sixers) are all competing:.

Knicks vs. Jazz: Tip-off at 7:30 p.m.76ers vs. Kings: Game starts at 10 p.m.

NHL Matchup

The New Jersey Devils play the Los Angeles Kings at 6 p.m. (PST) on the West Coast in the NHL.
Although the NHL’s Winter Classic generally starts the season, this year’s game (Blues vs. Blackhawks) will take place one day earlier at Wrigley Field.

Whether you’re a football, basketball, or hockey fan, New Year’s Day offers something for everyone to enjoy.

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FAQs:

What are the top sports events on New Year’s Day 2025?
The top events are three College Football Playoff quarterfinal games, eight NBA games, and one NHL game between the Devils and Kings.

What time does the Texas vs. Arizona State game start?
The Texas vs. Arizona State game starts at 1 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN.