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Before the College Football Playoff moves to the semifinal round, Mississippi State and Wake Forest will collide in the Duke's Mayo Bowl.
The Bulldogs earned a spot in the game despite finishing the regular season with a 5-7 overall record. Mississippi State landed an invitation to the Duke's Mayo Bowl because other programs declined invitations to postseason games, and it had a high Academic Progress Rate (APR).
Wake Forest caught fire in the middle of the 2025 campaign, winning six of its last eight matchups to become eligible for a bowl game. The Demon Deacons are hoping to end Year 1 of the Jake Dickert era on a positive note.
Here is everything you need to know about Mississippi State vs. Wake Forest, including TV and streaming options for the Duke's Mayo Bowl.
What channel is Mississippi State vs. Wake Forest on?
Mississippi State vs. Wake Forest will air nationally on ESPN. College football fans can also stream the game on the ESPN app and Fubo.
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Mississippi State vs. Wake Forest start time
- Date: Friday, Jan. 2
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
Mississippi State vs. Wake Forest will kick off at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 2. The game will be played at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.
Mississippi State vs. Wake Forest radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM channels 84 (Mississippi State broadcast), 382 (Wake Forest broadcast)
You can listen to the Mississippi State vs. Wake Forest radio broadcast on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channels 84 (Mississippi State broadcast) and 382 (Wake Forest broadcast).
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College football bowl schedule for Friday, Jan. 2
| Armed Forces Bowl | Texas State vs. Rice | 1 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Liberty Bowl | Cincinnati vs. Navy | 4:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Duke's Mayo Bowl | Mississippi State vs. Wake Forest | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Holiday Bowl | SMU vs. Arizona | 8 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
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