The day after Christmas features the GameAbove Sports Bowl, showcasing a clash between the Pittsburgh Panthers (7-5) and the Toledo Rockets (7-5). This marks the first meeting between the two teams since 2006, when Pittsburgh secured a dominant 42-point victory.
Pittsburgh started the season in spectacular fashion, rattling off seven consecutive wins and breaking into the Top 25 rankings, peaking at No. 18. However, their fortunes took a sharp turn as they dropped their final five games.
The skid began with a loss to then-No. 20 SMU, followed by a tough stretch of competition, including a defeat to Virginia. In their regular-season finale, quarterback Nate Yarnell delivered a strong performance with 296 passing yards and three touchdowns, though it wasn’t enough to overcome Boston College.
Meanwhile, the Toledo Rockets entered the season as perennial contenders in the MAC and kicked things off with an impressive 3-0 start, highlighted by a stunning 41-17 road victory over SEC foe Mississippi State. However, their momentum faltered as they suffered four conference losses, including a disappointing defeat to rival Akron in the season’s final game.
Unlike many teams impacted by the transfer portal, Toledo has retained much of its roster, with only four players unavailable for this matchup, none of whom were key contributors.
The Sporting News has everything you need to know about how to watch Pitt vs. Toledo.
What channel is Pitt vs. Toledo on today?
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
Pitt vs. Toledo will air live on ESPN, with Matt Schumacker (play-by-play announcer), Dustin Fox (color analyst) and Harry Lyles Jr. (sideline reporter) calling the action. The viewers in the US can also stream the game live with Fubo.
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GameAbove Sports Bowl start time
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 26
- Time: 2 p.m. ET
Pitt vs. Toledo will begin at 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 26.
The game will be played at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.
Pitt vs. Toledo radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 84 (national), 371 (away)
You can listen to the Pitt vs. Toledo live on SiriusXM. The national broadcast can be found on channel 84, while Pittsburgh fans will want to tune into channel 371 for their team-specific game commentary.
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GameAbove Sports Bowl location, stadium
- City: Detroit
- Stadium: Ford Field
The GameAbove Sports Bowl will take place at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan, on December 26, 2024. Known for its iconic dome structure, the stadium typically accommodates around 65,000 spectators, with the flexibility to expand to 70,000 for football events or up to 80,000 for basketball games.
The stadium’s name reflects its strong connection to the Ford Motor Company, which secured naming rights in a $40 million, 20-year agreement. The Ford family’s influence extends beyond the company, as they have maintained control of the Detroit Lions franchise since 1964.
College football bowl schedule 2024-25
Thursday, Dec. 26
Friday, Dec. 27
Saturday, Dec. 28
Monday, Dec. 30
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music City Bowl | Iowa vs. Missouri | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
Tuesday, Dec. 31
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| ReliaQuest Bowl | Alabama vs. Michigan | Noon | ESPN, Fubo |
| Sun Bowl | Louisville vs. Washington | 2 p.m. | CBS, Fubo, Paramount+ |
| Citrus Bowl | South Carolina vs. Illinois | 3 p.m. | ABC, Fubo |
| Texas Bowl | LSU vs. Baylor | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| CFP Quarterfinal (Fiesta Bowl) | Boise State vs. Penn State/SMU | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
Wednesday, Jan. 1
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP Quarterfinal (Peach Bowl) | Arizona State vs. Texas/Clemson | 1 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| CFP Quarterfinal (Rose Bowl) | Oregon vs. Ohio State/Tennessee | 5 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| CFP Quarterfinal (Sugar Bowl) | Georgia vs. Notre Dame/Indiana | 8:45 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
Thursday, Jan. 2
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gator Bowl | Duke vs. Ole Miss | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
Friday, Jan. 3
Saturday, Jan. 4
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas Bowl | Liberty vs. Buffalo | 11 a.m. | ESPN2, Fubo |
Thursday, Jan. 9
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP Semifinal (Orange Bowl) | Sugar Bowl winner vs. Fiesta Bowl winner | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
Friday, Jan. 10
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP Semifinal (Cotton Bowl) | Rose Bowl winner vs. Peach Bowl winner | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |