Another pastry-inspired mascot will be sacrificed this afternoon following the annual Pop-Tarts Bowl, but first, Georgia Tech and BYU will face off on the field at Camping World Stadium.
No. 12 BYU is considered the “second team out” this season, missing out of the College Football Playoff despite a 11-2 record. A big 34-7 loss to Texas Tech in the Big 12 championship game and another decisive loss to the Red Raiders earlier in the season sealed their CFP fate. Now, instead, they’ll play in the viral game known as “The People’s National Championship.”
The Cougars’ opponent, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, finished the regular season ranked No. 22. Their 9-3 record was good for second in the ACC, though they missed out on the conference title game.
2025 Pop-Tarts Bowl: what to know
- Who: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. BYU Cougars
- When: Dec. 27, 3:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Camping World Stadium (Orlando, Florida)
- Channel: ABC
- Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free)
Now, about that sacrifice. Every year, a Pop-Tarts mascot is “sacrificed” into a giant toaster at the Pop-Tarts Bowl. This year, fans are being let in on the fun, too. During the game, viewers will be able to vote for which mascot they want to see from Team Sprinkles or Team Swirls chosen as 2025’s sacrifice.
Here’s how to tune in to the 2025 Pop-Tarts Bowl for free if you don’t have cable.
Georgia Tech vs. BYU Pop-Tarts Bowl start time:
Georgia Tech vs. BYU is scheduled to kick off at 12 p.m. ET today, Dec. 27.
How to watch the Pop-Tarts Bowl for free:
If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream the Pop-Tarts Bowl for free.
DIRECTV is our top pick for watching college football live for free — its five-day free trial includes ABC (plus every other channel you’ll need for the NCAA bowl season). When the trial is over, you’ll pay as low as $49.99/month and gain access to over 90 live channels.
Sling TV is another affordable way to stream college football games; its Select plan includes ABC and starts at $19.99/month.
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