| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Tense time for sports fans | Universal | 25 May 2024 |
| When playoffs are played | ||
| *Playoff period | Wall Street Journal | 12 May 2020 |
| Playoff time | Premier Sunday | 03 Dec 2017 |
| Time for playoffs | ||
| Time for play-off games | ||
| Like bowl games | ||
| Like playoff games | ||
| Like most bowls | ||
| When sports awards are given, usually | ||
| Like most bowl games |