The Sugar Bowl Isn't The Only Bowl Game Being Played On Thursday

This is one of the last of the regular bowls to be played since most of the other bowl teams have already played in their respective bowl games. 

Still, it's expected to be a good game based on how both teams played during the regular season. Both teams went 9-3 during the regular season while Ole Miss is ranked No. 14 in the country heading into this contest.

The Rebels had a shot to qualify for the College Football Playoff but suffered one too many losses. Had they gone 10-2, they would've had a better shot of getting in.

The Blue Devils had a great first season under head coach Manny Diaz and he has them set up for more future success with the way that he has navigated the transfer portal.

Still, he wants to end the season on a high note and secure the Blue Devils' first 10-win season since 2013 when they finished 10-4. 

This contest will take place on ESPN right after its coverage of the Sugar Bowl, the final quarterfinal game of the CFP. It had to be pushed back a day due to the horrific tragedy in New Orleans early Wednesday morning. 

Kickoff for Thursday's Sugar Bowl from New Orleans will be at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN. Sean McDonough and Greg McElroy will have the call.