Get ready for an exciting college football season as we dive into the 2025-26 bowl game schedule! This season promises to be a thrilling ride, with some highly anticipated matchups and a chance to witness history in the making. But here's where it gets controversial... some of these games might just defy expectations and leave us all in awe. So, let's explore the schedule and uncover the potential surprises waiting for us!
The Bowl Season Unveiled:
The college football bowl season kicks off on Saturday, December 13th, and continues until the highly anticipated College Football Playoff title game on Monday, January 19th. Mark your calendars, football enthusiasts, because this is going to be an action-packed journey!
Saturday, December 13th:
- Celebration Bowl: South Carolina State takes on Prairie View A&M at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. A true celebration of talent and spirit!
- LA Bowl: Boise State faces off against Washington at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. A West Coast showdown not to be missed!
Tuesday, December 16th:
- Salute to Veterans Bowl: Troy battles Jacksonville State in Montgomery, Alabama, honoring our veterans with an exciting game.
Wednesday, December 17th:
- Cure Bowl: Old Dominion goes head-to-head with South Florida in Orlando, Florida. A game with a cause, raising awareness and funds for a cure.
- 68 Ventures Bowl: Louisiana meets Delaware in Mobile, Alabama, a battle of the South's finest.
Thursday, December 18th:
- Xbox Bowl: Arkansas State takes on Missouri State in Frisco, Texas. A high-tech twist to the traditional bowl game!
Friday, December 19th:
- Myrtle Beach Bowl: Kennesaw State battles Western Michigan in Conway, South Carolina. A beachside battle to kick off the weekend!
- Gasparilla Bowl: Memphis faces NC State in Tampa, Florida. A pirate-themed adventure on the gridiron!
- College Football Playoff First Round Game: No. 8 Oklahoma vs. No. 9 Alabama. A true test of strength and strategy in Norman, Oklahoma.
Saturday, December 20th:
- College Football Playoff First Round Game: No. 7 Texas A&M vs. No. 10 Miami (Fla.). A clash of the titans in College Station, Texas.
- College Football Playoff First Round Game: No. 6 Ole Miss vs. No. 20 Tulane. A battle of the South's elite in Oxford, Mississippi.
- College Football Playoff First Round Game: No. 5 Oregon vs. No. 24 James Madison. A West Coast vs. East Coast showdown in Eugene, Oregon.
Monday, December 22nd:
- Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Washington State vs. Utah State in Boise, Idaho. A spud-tacular affair!
Tuesday, December 23rd:
- Boca Raton Bowl: Western Kentucky vs. Southern Miss in New Orleans, Louisiana. A Mardi Gras-themed bowl game!
- Frisco Bowl: UNLV vs. Ohio in Frisco, Texas. A battle of the states!
Wednesday, December 24th:
- Hawai'i Bowl: Cal takes on the home team, Hawai'i, in Honolulu. A tropical treat for football fans!
Friday, December 26th:
- GameAbove Sports Bowl: Central Michigan vs. Northwestern in Detroit, Michigan. A midwestern battle!
- Rate Bowl: New Mexico vs. Minnesota in Phoenix, Arizona. A desert duel!
- First Responder Bowl: FIU vs. UTSA in Dallas, Texas. Honoring our first responders with a thrilling game.
Saturday, December 27th:
- Military Bowl: Pitt vs. East Carolina in Annapolis, Maryland. A salute to our armed forces.
- Pinstripe Bowl: Clemson vs. Penn State in the Bronx, New York. A classic East Coast rivalry.
- Fenway Bowl: UConn vs. Army in Boston, Massachusetts. A historic bowl game at Fenway Park!
- Pop-Tarts Bowl: No. 12 BYU vs. No. 22 Georgia Tech in Orlando, Florida. A sweet treat for football fans!
- Arizona Bowl: Miami (OH) vs. Fresno State in Tucson, Arizona. A desert showdown!
- New Mexico Bowl: UNT vs. San Diego State in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A battle of the Southwest.
- Gator Bowl: Missouri vs. No. 19 Virginia in Jacksonville, Florida. A gator-filled adventure!
- Texas Bowl: LSU vs. Houston in Houston, Texas. A Lone Star State battle!
Monday, December 29th:
- Birmingham Bowl: A Southern showdown to be announced!
Tuesday, December 30th:
- Independence Bowl: Coastal Carolina vs. Louisiana Tech in Shreveport, Louisiana. A battle of the coastal teams!
- Music City Bowl: Tennessee vs. Illinois in Nashville, Tennessee. A musical bowl game!
- Alamo Bowl: No. 16 Southern Cal vs. TCU in San Antonio, Texas. A battle of the West Coast vs. the heart of Texas.
Wednesday, December 31st:
- ReliaQuest Bowl: No. 23 Iowa vs. No. 14 Vanderbilt in Tampa, Florida. A New Year's Eve treat!
- Sun Bowl: Arizona State vs. Duke in El Paso, Texas. A sunny start to the new year!
- Citrus Bowl: No. 13 Texas vs. No. 18 Michigan in Orlando, Florida. A citrus-themed battle of the Big Ten and Big 12.
- Las Vegas Bowl: Nebraska vs. No. 15 Utah in Las Vegas, Nevada. A Sin City showdown!
- College Football Playoff Quarterfinal: No. 2 Ohio State vs. the winner of No. 7 Texas A&M/No. 10 Miami (Fla.) in Arlington, Texas. A true test of the nation's best!
Thursday, January 1st:
- College Football Playoff Quarterfinal: No. 4 Texas Tech vs. the winner of No. 5 Oregon/No. 24 James Madison in Miami Gardens, Florida. A New Year's Day treat!
- College Football Playoff Quarterfinal: No. 1 Indiana vs. the winner of No. 8 Oklahoma/No. 9 Alabama in Pasadena, California. A Rose Bowl classic!
- College Football Playoff Quarterfinal: No. 3 Georgia vs. the winner of No. 6 Ole Miss/No. 20 Tulane in New Orleans, Louisiana. A Sugar Bowl special!
Friday, January 2nd:
- Armed Forces Bowl: Texas State vs. Rice in Fort Worth, Texas. Honoring our armed forces with a thrilling game.
- Liberty Bowl: Navy vs. Cincinnati in Memphis, Tennessee. A battle of the Navy and the city of blues.
- Duke's Mayo Bowl: Mississippi State vs. Wake Forest in Charlotte, North Carolina. A spicy bowl game!
- Holiday Bowl: Arizona vs. SMU in San Diego, California. A sunny bowl game to end the holiday season!
Thursday, January 8th:
- College Football Playoff Semifinal: The top teams battle it out in Glendale, Arizona. A true test of the nation's elite!
Friday, January 9th:
- College Football Playoff Semifinal: The final four teams face off in Atlanta, Georgia. A Peach Bowl classic!
Monday, January 19th:
- College Football Playoff National Championship Game: The ultimate showdown to crown the national champion in Miami, Florida. A game that will go down in history!
And there you have it, folks! A complete guide to the 2025-26 college football bowl season. Get ready for some unforgettable moments, upsets, and memorable performances. Who will emerge as the champions? Only time will tell. So, mark your calendars, gather your friends, and let the bowl season begin! Don't forget to share your predictions and join the discussion in the comments. Who do you think will reign supreme? Let's hear your thoughts!
