Thanksgiving weekend is a time for family, food, and, of course, sports. This year, fans can look forward to an exciting lineup of NFL games, college football matchups, and basketball tournaments. Whether you’re a die-hard football fan or a casual viewer, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this festive sports weekend.
Key Takeaways
NFL Action: Three games on Thanksgiving Day and a special Friday matchup.
College Football: Key games that could impact playoff standings.
Basketball Tournaments: Exciting college basketball matchups throughout the weekend.
Thanksgiving Day NFL Schedule
The NFL has made Thanksgiving its own, with millions tuning in each year. Here’s the lineup for Thanksgiving Day:
Game
Time (ET)
Channel
Bears @ Lions
12:30 p.m.
CBS
Giants @ Cowboys
4:30 p.m.
FOX
Dolphins @ Packers
8:20 p.m.
NBC
Thanksgiving Day College Football
In addition to the NFL, college football fans can catch a key game:
Game
Time (ET)
Channel
Memphis @ No. 20 Tulane
7:30 p.m.
ESPN
Thanksgiving Day College Basketball
Basketball fans won’t be left out, with several exciting matchups:
Game
Time (ET)
Channel
No. 18 Florida @ Wake Forest
2:30 p.m.
ESPN
No. 13 Purdue @ NC State
3:00 p.m.
FS1
No. 19 Arkansas @ Illinois
4:00 p.m.
CBS
BYU @ No. 23 Ole Miss
5:30 p.m.
FS1
No. 25 Mississippi State @ UNLV
9:30 p.m.
CBS Sports Network
Black Friday Sports Lineup
Black Friday has become a significant day for sports, featuring a mix of NFL, college football, and basketball:
NFL Schedule
Game
Time (ET)
Channel
Raiders @ Chiefs
3:00 p.m.
Amazon Prime
College Football Schedule
Game
Time (ET)
Channel
Oregon State @ No. 12 Boise State
12:00 p.m.
FOX
Oklahoma State @ No. 16 Colorado
12:00 p.m.
ABC
Mississippi State @ No. 9 Ole Miss
3:30 p.m.
ABC
Georgia Tech @ No. 10 Georgia
7:30 p.m.
ABC
College Basketball Schedule
Game
Time (ET)
Channel
Georgia State @ No. 8 Kentucky
7:00 p.m.
SEC Network
Seattle U @ No. 11 Duke
7:00 p.m.
ACC Network
Weekend Wrap-Up
As the weekend progresses, fans can look forward to more thrilling matchups across various sports. From the NFL’s Sunday showdowns to college football rivalries, Thanksgiving weekend is packed with action. Don’t miss out on the chance to enjoy these games with family and friends, making it a memorable holiday filled with sports excitement!
