College football's bowl games began in 1902 to crown the sport's best team but have since evolved into a postseason spectacle of tradition and entertainment.

Here’s who’s on the call for ESPN’s broadcast of the College Football Playoff quarterfinals game between Oregon and Ohio State.

Ohio State football saw a trend continue as yet another opponent played what officials deemed a clean first half.

Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss the difference-making factors in Ohio State football's Cotton Bowl matchup against Texas.

Here's a look at Oregon football's history at the Rose Bowl, including the Ducks' record, number of appearances and meetings vs. Ohio State:

The College Football Playoff field has been narrowed to four teams, with (6) Penn State, (7) Notre Dame, (5) Texas, and (8) Ohio State remaining in the national title hunt. The Nittany Lions defeated (3) Boise State in the first quarterfinal game on New Year's Eve to set up a date with the Fighting Irish in the Orange Bowl on Thursday.

College football bowl games are a sports staple every holiday season. Learn more about their evolution since the first Rose Bowl now.

From the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl on Dec. 14 to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Jan. 20, 82 teams will play in at least one postseason game.