This season's December 31st schedule is lighter than usual, thanks to the College Football Playoff semifinals on ESPN. Quality may trump quantity, however, as a pair of significant Big East openers highlight Thursday's action.
Game information courtesy Matt College Sports on TV Website, which has even more games listed.
All times listed are Eastern, adjust accordingly.
Big East Opening Day Part II
No. 6 Xavier Musketeers (12-0) at No. 16 Villanova Wildcats (9-2), 12 p.m. (FS1)
Creighton Bluejays (9-4) at St. John's Red Storm (7-6), 2 p.