Get ready for the ultimate showdown on the gridiron! The 2025-26 college football bowl game schedule is here, and it's packed with thrilling matchups that will keep you on the edge of your seat. But here's the twist: this season promises more than just touchdowns and tackles; it's a rollercoaster of emotions, surprises, and, yes, controversies. From underdog stories to powerhouse clashes, every game has a tale to tell. And this is the part most people miss: the intricate details that could change the course of college football history. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual observer, this comprehensive guide will walk you through every game, score, TV channel, and time, ensuring you don't miss a single moment of the action. But before we dive into the schedule, let's address the elephant in the room: Why do some matchups seem mismatched, and could this be the year an underdog takes it all? Let's explore.
The bowl games kicked off on Saturday, December 13, and will culminate in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 19. This article will be continuously updated as the games unfold, providing you with the latest scores, matchups, and insights. Below is the detailed schedule, complete with TV channels and times (all in ET).
Monday, December 29
- Birmingham Bowl
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, 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, Hard Rock Stadium (Orange Bowl), Miami Gardens, Fla.
- College Football Playoff Quarterfinal: No. 1 Indiana vs. No. 9 Alabama, 4 p.m. | ESPN, Rose Bowl, Pasadena, Calif.
- College Football Playoff Quarterfinal: No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 6 Ole Miss, 8 p.m. | ESPN, 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.
College Football Bowl Game Results
- 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.
- Salute to Veterans Bowl: Jax State 17, Troy 3, Cramton Bowl, Montgomery, Ala.
- 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.
- Xbox Bowl: Arkansas State 34, Missouri State 28, Ford Center, Frisco, Texas
- Myrtle Beach Bowl: Western Michigan 41, Kennesaw State 6, Brooks Stadium, Conway, S.C.
- Gasparilla Bowl: NC State 31, Memphis 7, Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla.
- College Football Playoff First Round: No. 9 Alabama 34, No. 8 Oklahoma 24, Memorial Stadium, Norman, Okla.
- College Football Playoff First Round: No. 10 Miami (Fla.) 10, No. 7 Texas A&M 3, Kyle Field, College Station, Texas
- College Football Playoff First Round: No. 6 Ole Miss 41, No. 20 Tulane 10, Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, Miss.
- College Football Playoff First Round: No. 5 Oregon 51, No. 24 James Madison 34, Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Ore.
- Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Washington State 34, Utah State 21, Albertsons Stadium, Boise, Idaho
- New Orleans Bowl: Western Kentucky 27, Southern Miss 16, Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, La.
- Frisco Bowl: Ohio 17, UNLV 10, Ford Center at The Star
- Hawai'i Bowl: Hawai'i 35, Cal 31, Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex, Honolulu, Hawai'i
- GameAbove Sports Bowl: Northwestern 34, Central Michigan 7, Ford Field, Detroit, Mich.
- Rate Bowl: Minnesota 20, New Mexico 17, Chase Field, Phoenix, Ariz.
- First Responder Bowl: UTSA 57, FIU 20, Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas, Texas
- Military Bowl: East Carolina 23, Pitt 17, Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, Md.
- Pinstripe Bowl: Penn State 22, Clemson 10, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, N.Y.
- Fenway Bowl: Army 41, UConn 16, Fenway Park, Boston, Mass.
- Pop-Tarts Bowl: No. 12 BYU 25, No. 22 Georgia Tech 22, Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Fla.
- Arizona Bowl: Fresno State 18, Miami (Ohio) 3, Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz.
- New Mexico Bowl: No. 25 North Texas 49, San Diego State 47, University Stadium, Albuquerque, N.M.
- Gator Bowl: No. 19 Virginia 13, Missouri 7, EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, Fla.
- Texas Bowl: Houston 38, LSU 35, NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
College Football Playoff Scores Since 2014
- 2014: Oregon 59, Florida State 20 (Rose Bowl); Ohio State 42, Alabama 35 (Sugar Bowl); Ohio State 42, Oregon 20 (CFP National Championship)
- 2015: Clemson 37, Oklahoma 17 (Orange Bowl); Alabama 38, Michigan State 0 (Cotton Bowl); Alabama 45, Clemson 40 (CFP National Championship)
- 2016: Clemson 31, Ohio State 0 (Fiesta Bowl); Alabama 24, Washington 7 (Peach Bowl); Clemson 35, Alabama 31 (CFP National Championship)
- 2017: Georgia 54, Oklahoma 48 (2OT, Rose Bowl); Alabama 24, Clemson 6 (Sugar Bowl); Alabama 26, Georgia 23 (OT, CFP National Championship)
- 2018: Alabama 45, Oklahoma 34 (Orange Bowl); Clemson 30, Notre Dame 3 (Cotton Bowl); Clemson 44, Alabama 16 (CFP National Championship)
- 2019: LSU 63, Oklahoma 28 (Peach Bowl); Clemson 29, Ohio State 23 (Fiesta Bowl); LSU 42, Clemson 25 (CFP National Championship)
- 2020: Alabama 31, Notre Dame 14 (Rose Bowl); Ohio State 49, Clemson 28 (Sugar Bowl); Alabama 52, Ohio State 24 (CFP National Championship)
- 2021: Alabama 27, Cincinnati 6 (Cotton Bowl); Georgia 34, Michigan 11 (Orange Bowl); Georgia 33, Alabama 18 (CFP National Championship)
- 2022: Georgia 42, Ohio State 41 (Peach Bowl); TCU 51, Michigan 45 (Fiesta Bowl); Georgia 65, TCU 7 (CFP National Championship)
- 2023: Michigan 27, Alabama 20 (Rose Bowl); Washington 37, Texas 31 (Sugar Bowl); Michigan 34, Washington 13 (CFP National Championship)
- 2024: Notre Dame 27, Indiana 17; Penn State 38, SMU 10; Texas 38, Clemson 24; Ohio State 42, Tennessee 17 (First Round); Penn State 31, Boise State 14 (Fiesta Bowl); Texas 39, Arizona State 31 (2OT, Peach Bowl); Ohio State 41, Oregon 21 (Rose Bowl); Notre Dame 23, Georgia 10 (Sugar Bowl); Notre Dame 27, Penn State 24 (Orange Bowl); Ohio State 28, Texas 14 (Cotton Bowl); Ohio State 34, Notre Dame 23 (CFP National Championship)
Food for Thought: As we look forward to the 2025-26 season, one can't help but wonder: Will the traditional powerhouses dominate once again, or will an underdog rise to challenge the status quo? The College Football Playoff has seen its fair share of upsets and close calls. Could this be the year that changes everything? Share your thoughts in the comments below—do you think the current ranking system is fair, or does it need an overhaul? Let the debate begin!
