There is no better way for a college football fan to kick off their Thanksgiving weekend than tuning in to the 2013 edition of the Battle 4 Atlantis.

This epic tournament—hosted in a converted ballroom at the famous Atlantis Resorts in the Bahamas—features eight elite teams vying for the title.

No. 2 Kansas is far-and-away the most talented program in the field, but No. 23 Iowa is also ranked inside the Top 25, and there are a number of underrated schools looking to make a splash on Paradise Island.

With 12 games on tap during a 72-hour stretch, this promises to be one of the best Battles 4 Atlantis yet. Keep reading to find out where you can watch all the action, which teams are involved, what superstar to keep an eye on and much more.

Where: Imperial Arena at Atlantis Resorts, Paradise Island, Bahamas

When: Thursday, Nov. 28 through Saturday, Nov. 30

Watch: AXS.TV and NBC Sports Network

Here’s a clip highlighting the events:

This is an excerpt from Bleacher Report/Schedule as it appeared on November 28, 2013. For updates or to read the current version of this post in its entirety, please click here.

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