Football fans in North Carolina are gearing up for a slate of high-stakes college bowl games this season, as three of the state's major teams are taking their talents to the postseason gridiron. According to WFMY News 2, Duke Football is set to face off against Ole Miss in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, bringing their plays to the sunny climes of Jacksonville, Florida, come January 2nd.

It’s not just about the Blue Devils, though. The University of North Carolina's team is matching up with the University of Connecticut in what promises to be a gripping bout at the Wasabi Fenway Bowl on December 28th. This showdown marks the first time the Tar Heels and the Huskies have met on the football field since 2009, and UNC is no stranger to the bowl scene—this is their sixth consecutive appearance, per ABC11. Fans can catch the action at 11:00 a.m. at none other than Fenway Park, bastion of the Boston Red Sox, with ESPN providing the screen time.

Not to be outdone, NC State’s Wolfpack is tackling East Carolina University in the Go Bowling Military Bowl. Taking to the field at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland, also on December 28th, NC State is celebrating its 36th bowl game qualification. This marks a return to Navy's stadium, a site they haven't charged since 2002—further stirring the pot of anticipation for supporters and rivals alike.

For NC State, the prospect of clashing with ECU is a chance to add to their storied bowl game history. It's a dance that they've known well, with this year's outing being their 35th played bowl game. As the teams convene on the turf in Annapolis, the NC State community eyes yet another opportunity to etch their prowess into the annals of college football glory. The particulars of these matchups detail a December to remember for North Carolina college football, and undoubtedly, the stands will be packed with fans radiating with school pride and the thrill of the game.