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ESPN • 3:00 PM UTC • 2h

First Take

Air Date: December 30, 2024

Stephen A. Smith joins host Molly Qerim on this weekday morning sports debate show. Smith provides his expert takes on the day's trending sports topics and under-the-radar news. They're regularly joined by veteran analysts and the top guests in sports and entertainment.

ESPN • 5:00 PM UTC • 2h

The Pat McAfee Show

Air Date: December 30, 2024

Former NFL punter Pat McAfee brings his humor and candor to the microphone to highlight the day's top stories.

ESPN • 7:00 PM UTC • 30m

SportsCenter

Air Date: December 30, 2024

ESPN's flagship program provides sports news, highlights and analysis.

7:30 PM UTC • 3h 30m • ESPN

Iowa vs Missouri

NCAAF

The Hawkeyes (8-4) take on the No. 19 Tigers (9-3) in the Music City Bowl. Iowa defeated Missouri 27-24 in the 2010 Insight Bowl, the first meeting between schools in 100 years. The Hawkeyes are 10-10 in bowl games under head coach Kirk Ferentz.

ESPN • 11:00 PM UTC • 2h

Monday Night Countdown

Air Date: December 30, 2024

Previewing the Monday Night Football matchup airing later on ESPN. Host Scott Van Pelt is joined by Ryan Clark, Jason Kelce, Marcus Spears, Adam Schefter and Michelle Beisner-Buck as they analyze every last morsel of information pertaining to Monday night's combatants, plus discuss the latest news that developed out of Sunday's action.

Dec 31, 2024 • 3h 15m • ESPN

Detroit Lions at San Francisco 49ers

NFL

The 49ers and Lions meet in a rematch of the 2023-24 NFC championship game, won by San Francisco 34-31. Detroit is vying for the NFC North title and the No. 1 seed in the playoffs. Entering Week 17, the Lions led the NFL with 32.9 points per outing.

ESPN • Dec 31, 2024 • 15m

Monday Night Postgame

Air Date: December 31, 2024

A recap of the Monday Night Football matchup with highlights, interviews and more.

ESPN • Dec 31, 2024 • 1h

SportsCenter With Scott Van Pelt

Air Date: December 31, 2024

SVP's up at midnight and bringing his unique perspective on games people play to "SportsCenter" viewers. The hourlong, late-night show is driven by the host's self-deprecating wit and passion for sports, with featured elements, including Van Pelt's nightly "1 Big Thing" commentary and a weekly look back at the moments that drove bettors wild in "Bad Beats." The show also delivers what "SportsCenter" fans are used to -- news and highlights, guests and interviews -- but in a different, fast-paced and insightful way.

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