What NFL Games Are On Thanksgiving?

It’s Thanksgiving Day, and that means it’s time for some football! Here’s a look at what NFL games are on television today.

NFL Games on Thanksgiving

Football fans rejoice! The NFL has announced the games that will be played on Thanksgiving this year. Get ready for some turkey and touchdowns! Here are the games that will be played on Thanksgiving day:

Dallas Cowboys vs. Detroit Lions

The Dallas Cowboys will take on the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving this year. This will be the 77th meeting between these two teams, and the Lions currently lead the all-time series 40-36-1. The Cowboys are coming off a disappointing loss to the New England Patriots last week, while the Lions are coming off a big win against the Green Bay Packers. This should be a great game between two division rivals.

Miami Dolphins vs. Dallas Cowboys

The Miami Dolphins will travel to Dallas to take on the Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day. This will be the first time since 2009 that the Cowboys have not hosted a Thanksgiving Day game. The last time the Dolphins played on Thanksgiving was in 2013, when they defeated the Cowboys, 24-21.

New York Jets vs. New England Patriots

The New York Jets will take on the New England Patriots on Thanksgiving Day in what promises to be a good game. This will be the first time these two teams have met on Thanksgiving and it should be a good game.

College Football Games on Thanksgiving

The NFL has a long tradition of playing games on Thanksgiving Day dating back to its inception in 1920. However, college football also has a rich history on the holiday, with the first Thanksgiving Day college football game being played in 1876. So, what NFL and college football games are on Thanksgiving this year?

Texas A&M vs. LSU

The LSU Tigers and Texas A&M Aggies will battle it out on Thanksgiving Day in what promises to be one of the most exciting games of the college football season. These two powerhouse programs have a long-standing rivalry, and with both teams currently ranked in the Top 10, this year’s game is sure to be a heated one. Catch all the action live on CBS at 3:30pm EST.

Virginia Tech vs. Pittsburgh

The Virginia Tech Hokies and the Pittsburgh Panthers will face off in a college football game on Thanksgiving. This will be the first time these two teams have played each other on Thanksgiving. The game will be broadcast on the NFL Network.

Washington State vs. Washington

The Washington–Washington State football rivalry, commonly known as the Apple Cup, is an American college football rivalry between the Washington Huskies and Washington State Cougars. Both are members of the North Division of the Pac-12 Conference. The first game was played in 1900.

The teams play annually on Thanksgiving weekend, usually on the Friday after Thanksgiving (or sometimes on Saturday). The winner of the Apple Cup receives a wooden apple trophy, which is one of the oldest rivalry trophies in college football. The two schools have competed 117 times through 2019, making it the 11th most-played college football rivalry in NCAA Division I FBS history.

High School Football Games on Thanksgiving

Alabama vs. Auburn

The Iron Bowl is the name given to the Alabama vs. Auburn college football rivalry. It is an American tradition that dates back to 1893, making it one of the oldest rivalries in college football. The game is usually played on Thanksgiving Day, and it is considered to be one of the most important games in all of college football.

Florida vs. Georgia

The annual Florida–Georgia football game is a college football rivalry game played by the University of Florida Gators and the University of Georgia Bulldogs. The game was first played in 1915, and has been played every year since 1926. The two schools’ campuses are separated by just over 90 miles, and they have been divisional rivals in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) since 1933. The game is usually held on the Saturday following Thanksgiving Day.

The 2020 Florida–Georgia football game will be a college football game played on November 28, 2020, in Jacksonville, Florida. It will be the 96th edition of the Florida–Georgia football rivalry, and will be televised on CBS with a 3:30 p.m. EST kickoff time.

Michigan vs. Ohio State

The annual Michigan vs. Ohio State game is one of the most anticipated games of the college football season. The two teams have a long-standing rivalry, and the winner of the game takes home the coveted Paul Bunyan Trophy. Thanksgiving is the perfect time for these two rivals to face off, and fans of both teams always look forward to this game.