Weekend Sports Highlights in the USA: December 20

This weekend features exciting action across major U.S. sports, with the spotlight on the College Football Playoff first-round games, a full slate of NFL Week 16 matchups (including Saturday games), ongoing NBA and NHL regular seasons, and various college basketball games.

College Football Playoff First Round (Key Highlight)

The expanded 12-team CFP continues with multiple first-round games on campus sites:

• Saturday, December 20:
  • No. 10 Miami (FL) at No. 7 Texas A&M – Noon ET (ABC/ESPN) at Kyle Field, College Station, TX.
  • No. 11 Tulane at No. 6 Ole Miss – 3:30 p.m. ET (TNT/truTV) at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, MS.
  • Additional games may include FCS semifinals or other matchups.

These games are high-stakes, with winners advancing to quarterfinals. Note: Some first-round action started Friday (e.g., Alabama at Oklahoma).

NFL Week 16 Schedule

A packed weekend with Saturday doubleheaders and Sunday games:

• Saturday, December 20:
  • Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears – Afternoon slot (FOX).
  • Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Commanders – Evening slot (FOX).
• Sunday, December 21:
  • Multiple games across afternoon and primetime, including potential flexed matchups like New England Patriots vs. Baltimore Ravens (NBC Sunday Night Football).
• Monday night capper on December 22.

Playoff implications are heating up as teams battle for seeding.

NBA Action

Regular season games continue with a full schedule:

• Saturday, December 20: Several matchups nationwide.
• Sunday, December 21: More games, building toward the Christmas Day slate.

Top teams in action include contenders pushing for positioning.

NHL Games

Holiday-season hockey with games across the league:

• Saturday, December 20: Evening matchups, e.g., Vegas Golden Knights at Calgary Flames (late slot).
• Sunday, December 21: Afternoon and evening games, including Washington Capitals at Detroit Red Wings and Colorado Avalanche at Minnesota Wild.

College Basketball

Numerous men’s and women’s games, including tournaments like the Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational (December 21-22 in El Paso, TX). Top-ranked teams continue non-conference play.

For live scores, updates, and more details, check major networks like ESPN, ABC, FOX, TNT, and NBA/NHL TV. Enjoy the weekend sports action!