| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Postseason events in college football | USA Today | 20 Apr 2023 |
| Some early January sporting events | New York Times | 15 Jul 2022 |
| Rose and Orange | The Washington Post | 05 Feb 2018 |
| Rose and Orange | LA Times Daily | 05 Feb 2018 |
| Rose and Orange | ||
| Postseason football competitions | ||
| Football season climaxes | ||
| Football season climaxes | ||
| January 1st contests | ||
| January 1st contests | ||
| New Year's Day events | ||
| Theme of this puzzle | ||
| New Year's Day tradition. |