The most wonderful time of the year for college football fans -- bowl season -- is upon us. And this year, there's more to get excited about than ever with the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff. In addition to the CFP, there will be 36 bowl games in all.

Michigan football plays Alabama in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Tuesday at noon. Here's everything you need to know:

What bowl games are playing out in college football on Friday? Here's what you need to know, including start times, how to watch and scores:

The Ducks’ charismatic wide receiver is grateful for the opportunity coming Wednesday in the College Football Playoff against Ohio State. Just let him tell you.

The scene was quite different across the field, where Ohio State’s star defensive ends, Jack Sawyer and JT Tuimoloau, immediately recognized “Shout” and began dancing to the music. Ohio State had taken everything else from the Ducks over the course of a remarkable Wednesday afternoon.

Ohio State's offense exploded in an impeccable College Football Playoff performance while demolishing Oregon and achieving redemption in the Rose Bowl, but coach Ryan Day says the Buckeyes are "far from done.