Full Breakdown
2025-26 College Football Bowl Game Schedule Overview
12/23/2025, 8:08:09 AM
Key Dates and Matchups
The 2025-26 college football bowl season commenced on December 13, 2025, featuring a total of 36 standalone bowl games alongside 11 College Football Playoff (CFP) games. The CFP will follow a 12-team format, with first-round games held on December 19 and 20, culminating in the national championship game scheduled for January 19, 2026.
Notable Bowl Games
- Cotton Bowl: No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 10 Miami (Fla.)
- Orange Bowl: No. 4 Texas Tech vs. No. 5 Oregon
- Fiesta Bowl: No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 6 Ole Miss
- Sugar Bowl: No. 4 Alabama vs. No. 1 Clemson
- Rose Bowl: No. 1 Indiana vs. No. 9 Alabama
Results from Early Bowl Games
Several bowl games have already concluded, showcasing competitive matchups:
- Celebration Bowl: South Carolina State 40, Prairie View A&M 38
- LA Bowl: Washington 38, Boise State 10
- Salute to Veterans Bowl: Jacksonville State 17, Troy 13
- Cure Bowl: Old Dominion 24, South Florida 10
- Myrtle Beach Bowl: Western Michigan 41, Kennesaw State 6
Broadcast Information
The bowl games are being broadcast across various networks, including ABC, CBS, ESPN, and Fox. Fans can also stream the games through platforms such as Fubo, ESPN app, Paramount+, and DIRECTV.
Upcoming Key Matches
Looking ahead, several significant matchups are scheduled:
- CFP First Round:
- Alabama vs. Oklahoma
- Miami (Fla.) vs. Texas A&M
- Ole Miss vs. Tulane
- Oregon vs. James Madison
- CFP Quarterfinals:
- Cotton Bowl: Ohio State vs. Miami (Fla.)
- Orange Bowl: Texas Tech vs. Oregon
- Rose Bowl: Indiana vs. Alabama
- Sugar Bowl: Georgia vs. Ole Miss
Conclusion
The 2025-26 college football bowl season promises to deliver exciting matchups and thrilling moments for fans. As teams compete for bowl victories and a chance at the national championship, the schedule offers a wide array of games to follow through January 19, 2026.
