2024 Thanksgiving Weekend NFL and College Football Games

Monday, November 25, 2024  Read time2 min

SAEDNEWS: Thanksgiving football has become an iconic American tradition. Whether you're sneaking away from family gatherings to catch the game on a small screen or enjoying it in the comfort of your living room, football is the perfect addition to your holiday celebration.

2024 Thanksgiving Weekend NFL and College Football Games

According to SAEDNEWS, While most NFL and college games stick to their usual Sunday and Saturday slots, Thanksgiving weekend offers a few special matchups. This year, the Las Vegas Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs will face off in a Black Friday NFL game, and Memphis will take on Tulane in a Thanksgiving college football showdown.

For streaming fans, subscribing to NFL+ provides access to local and primetime games.

Thanksgiving Weekend NFL Schedule

Thursday, Nov. 28:

- Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions: 12:30 p.m. ET on CBS (stream on Paramount+)

- New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys: 4:30 p.m. ET on FOX (stream on FOX Sports App)

- Miami Dolphins at Green Bay Packers: 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC (stream on Peacock)

Friday, Nov. 29:

- Las Vegas Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs: 3 p.m. ET on Prime

Thanksgiving NFL Game Highlights

The Detroit Lions, with their long-standing Thanksgiving Day tradition (82 appearances), will host the Chicago Bears in a division matchup. The Lions boast an 8-1 record and a seven-game winning streak, while the Bears, at 4-5, recently fired their offensive coordinator.

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In the afternoon, the Dallas Cowboys, second only to the Lions in Thanksgiving appearances (54), will host the New York Giants. Both teams are struggling this season, with losing records and extended loss streaks.

Thanksgiving night will wrap up with the Green Bay Packers hosting the Miami Dolphins at Lambeau Field. Both teams are looking to bounce back from injuries and regain momentum for the season.

College Football Thanksgiving Weekend Schedule

Thursday, Nov. 28:

- Memphis @ No. 25 Tulane: 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN (stream on ESPN+)

Friday, Nov. 29:

- Miami (OH) at Bowling Green: Time TBD

- Ball State at Ohio: Time TBD

- Oregon State at No. 13 Boise State: 11:00 a.m. ET on FOX (stream on FOX Sports App)

- Oklahoma State at No. 17 Colorado: 11:00 a.m. ET on ABC (stream on ESPN+)

College Football Preview

Tulane, currently undefeated in the American Athletic Conference, will host Memphis on Thanksgiving night to close out the regular season. Memphis, with a 4-2 record, is hoping to upset Tulane’s strong run.

Thanksgiving weekend is set to deliver thrilling football action across both the NFL and college games—don't miss it!