During a typical college football season, Thanksgiving weekend represents the opportunity for huge state rivalry games and other marquee matchups. ... There are no college football games being played on Thanksgiving Day in 2020, but the following contests will air on television on the following Friday, November 27th.
What football teams are playing on Thanksgiving 2020?
This year's Thanksgiving matchups will be between the Houston Texans and the Detroit Lions , and the Washington Football Team and the Dallas Cowboys.
Has college football ever played on Thanksgiving?
It was first contested on Thanksgiving Day in 1953 . Thanksgiving play was suspended from 1982 through 1996, though the two schools continued to face each other on another date during the season. “The Game” was reinstated as a Thanksgiving Day tradition beginning in 1997.
Are there any football games on Thanksgiving?
| Game Kickoff time TV channel | Bears at Lions 12:30 p.m. ET Fox | Raiders at Cowboys 4:30 p.m. ET CBS | Bills at Saints 8:20 p.m. ET NBC |
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Do any college teams play on Thanksgiving?
During a typical college football season, Thanksgiving weekend represents the opportunity for huge state rivalry games and other marquee matchups. ... There are no college football games being played on Thanksgiving Day in 2020, but the following contests will air on television on the following Friday, November 27th.
What channels are Thanksgiving football games?
- Bears @ Lions, 12:30 p.m. ET on FOX. ...
- Raiders @ Cowboys, 4:30 p.m. ET on CBS. ...
- Bills @ Saints, 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC.
What college teams played at the first Thanksgiving football game?
The University of Detroit Stadium hosted the first broadcasted Thanksgiving Day football game in 1934, pitting the Detroit Lions against the Chicago Bears and sparking a new tradition.
Which football team has the most Thanksgiving Day wins?
The largest loss by the Cowboys was 22 points when the Los Angeles Chargers won, 28-6, in 2017. Among Cowboys' quarterbacks, Danny White has the most wins on Thanksgiving with a mark of 7-1, Tony Romo was 6-3, and Troy Aikman was 5-5.
When did football become a Thanksgiving tradition?
Beginning in 1966, Dallas has missed playing on the holiday only in 1975 and 1977. However, when it comes to Thanksgiving Day football, NFL style, most fans first think of the Lions and the tradition that was started in 1934 .
What was the first football game on TV?
| 1939 Waynesburg vs. Fordham first televised football game | Date September 30, 1939 | Season 1939 | Stadium Triborough Stadium | Location New York City |
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Who will play on Thanksgiving 2021?
NFL 2021 Thanksgiving schedule: Raiders-Cowboys, Bills-Saints and NFC North showdown on tap. The NFL will once again be a part of Thanksgiving Day traditions in 2021, with three games to be played on Nov. 25.
How can I watch Thanksgiving football in 2020?
Live stream will available through FOX and CBS digital platforms , which include apps on Apple and Android devices as well as via connected TVs. Similarly, NFL Network's game pass will be available via connected TVs and on mobile devices and a live stream will also be available via fuboTV and DirecTV.
Who has the Thanksgiving game 2020?
| Game Kickoff time TV channel | Texans at Lions 12:30 p.m. ET CBS, fuboTV | WFT at Cowboys 4:30 p.m. ET Fox, fuboTV | Ravens at Steelers 8:20 p.m. ET NBC, fuboTV |
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Do the Chiefs play on Thanksgiving?
The Chiefs' bye week falls in Week 12 , the week of Thanksgiving. The Chiefs are the Vegas favorite to win the AFC, but they play the next three teams on that sheet — the Bills, Ravens and Browns — this season.
What will be on TV on Thanksgiving 2020?
- Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, NBC, 9 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. CT and 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT.
- The CBS Thanksgiving Day Celebration, 9 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. CT.
- Arthur Thanksgiving, PBS, 4 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. CT.
- The Masked Singer: The Masks Give Thanks, Fox, 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT.
How many NFL games are on Thanksgiving?
Three game will be held on Thanksgiving Day as usual, and two more will be featured on Christmas Day. The first two Thanksgiving NFL games will be hosted by the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys as they are every season.
