You Won’t Believe Which Teams Are Battling for Glory in 2025-26 College Football Bowl Games! Find Out Now!

The excitement of college football is upon us as we gear up for the 2025-26 bowl season. Spanning from December 13 to January 19, this year's slate of games promises thrilling matchups and pivotal moments for teams vying for glory. As the action unfolds, fans across the nation will be glued to their screens, eagerly anticipating the outcomes of these significant contests.

Below is the complete schedule for the upcoming bowl games, including crucial details such as matchups, times, and television coverage. Fans will have plenty of opportunities to cheer on their favorite teams as they compete in a range of prestigious bowls.

2025-26 College Football Bowl Game Schedule

Here's a breakdown of the key dates and matchups:

Saturday, December 27

Texas Bowl
LSU vs. No. 21 Houston
9:15 p.m. | ESPN
NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas

Monday, December 29

Birmingham Bowl
Matchup details to be announced.

Tuesday, December 30

Independence Bowl
Coastal Carolina vs. Louisiana Tech
2 p.m. | ESPN
Independence Stadium, Shreveport, La.

Music City Bowl
Tennessee vs. Illinois
5:30 p.m. | ESPN
Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tenn.

Alamo Bowl
No. 16 USC vs. TCU
9 p.m. | ESPN
Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas

Wednesday, December 31

ReliaQuest Bowl
No. 23 Iowa vs. No. 14 Vanderbilt
12 p.m. | ESPN
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla.

Sun Bowl
Arizona State vs. Duke
2 p.m. | CBS
Sun Bowl, El Paso, Texas.

Citrus Bowl
No. 13 Texas vs. No. 18 Michigan
3 p.m. | ABC
Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Fla.

Las Vegas Bowl
Nebraska vs. No. 15 Utah
3:30 p.m. | ESPN
Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nev.

College Football Playoff Quarterfinal
No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 10 Miami (Fla.)
7:30 p.m. | ESPN, WatchESPN
AT&T Stadium (Cotton Bowl), Arlington, Texas.

Thursday, January 1

College Football Playoff Quarterfinal
No. 4 Texas Tech vs. No. 5 Oregon
12 p.m. | ESPN, WatchESPN
Hard Rock Stadium (Orange Bowl), Miami Gardens, Fla.

College Football Playoff Quarterfinal
No. 1 Indiana vs. No. 9 Alabama
4 p.m. | ESPN, WatchESPN
Rose Bowl, Pasadena, Calif.

College Football Playoff Quarterfinal
No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 6 Ole Miss
8 p.m. | ESPN, WatchESPN
Caesars Superdome (Sugar Bowl), New Orleans, La.

Friday, January 2

Armed Forces Bowl
Texas State vs. Rice
1 p.m. | ESPN
Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, Texas.

Liberty Bowl
Navy vs. Cincinnati
4:30 p.m. | ESPN
Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Memphis, Tenn.

Duke's Mayo Bowl
Mississippi State vs. Wake Forest
8 p.m. | ESPN
Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, N.C.

Holiday Bowl
No. 17 Arizona vs. SMU
8 p.m. | FOX
Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, Calif.

Thursday, January 8

College Football Playoff Semifinal
7:30 p.m. | ESPN
State Farm Stadium (Fiesta Bowl), Glendale, Ariz.

Friday, January 9

College Football Playoff Semifinal
7:30 p.m. | ESPN
Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Peach Bowl), Atlanta, Ga.

Monday, January 19

College Football Playoff National Championship Game
7:30 p.m. | ESPN
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, Fla.

Recent Bowl Game Results

As we anticipate the upcoming games, it’s interesting to reflect on recent results from the 2025 bowl season, which kicked off on December 13. Here are some highlights:

Saturday, December 13

Celebration Bowl
South Carolina State 40, Prairie View A&M 38
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

LA Bowl
Washington 38, Boise State 10
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, Calif.

Tuesday, December 16

Salute to Veterans Bowl
Jax State 17, Troy 3
Cramton Bowl, Montgomery, Ala.

Wednesday, December 17

Cure Bowl
Old Dominion 24, South Florida 10
Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Fla.

68 Ventures Bowl
Delaware 20, Louisiana 13
Hancock Whitney Stadium, Mobile, Ala.

Thursday, December 18

Xbox Bowl
Arkansas State 34, Missouri State 28
Ford Center, Frisco, Texas.

This year's bowl season is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet, as teams look to capitalize on their hard-earned successes throughout the regular season. With matchups that could redefine conference rivalries and shape the future of college football, fans should prepare for an exhilarating month of action. Keep your eyes peeled for updates on scores and playoff progress as we move closer to the championship game on January 19.