The holiday season has arrived, which means so has one of the most exciting time of the year for college football games as we are treated to an all-you-can-watch buffet of bowl game action.

Several major programs capped off historic seasons on Saturday during a stacked bowl weekend, featuring eight bowl games.

The Tigers also have one of the best backs in the country in Ahmad Hardy, who led the SEC with 1,560 yards on the ground this year.

On Friday, the second year of the 12-team College Football Playoff format begins as a rematch between SEC foes takes center stage.

The NFL playoffs are off the table for the Detroit Lions (8-8) after their Christmas Day loss at the Minnesota Vikings.

After an eventful first half, neither team scored any points in the third quarter.