Before the final two teams meet up for the national championship on Jan. 8, the road to Atlanta will be winding through 40 bowl games, with some being used a springboard for next season.
There are no playoff games on New Year's Eve this season, with the semifinals starting the next day with the Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl.
Here is a list of the college football bowl games that will be played after the 2017 regular season. All times Eastern.
Dec. 16 — Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl - MEAC vs. SWAC, 11 a.