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New Year’s Day Showdown: Major Bowl Games Schedule

12/24/2025

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Summary

Bowl Game Showdowns

On December 31, the ReliaQuest Bowl features Iowa against Vanderbilt at noon ET.
On December 31, the Sun Bowl features Arizona State against Duke at 2 p.m. ET.
On December 31, the Citrus Bowl features Michigan against Texas at 3 p.m. ET.
On January 1, the Orange Bowl features Texas Tech against Oregon at noon ET.
On January 1, the Rose Bowl features Alabama against Indiana at 4 p.m. ET.

History

Historical Context

The inaugural Orange Bowl took place on January 1, 1935, featuring the Bucknell Bison defeating the Miami Hurricanes 26-0. Organized by Miami businessmen, the event aimed to boost tourism, generating around $1 million annually for the local economy. This tradition continues today with various bowl games, including the ReliaQuest and Citrus Bowls, which enhance college sports culture and local economies across the U.S.

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Bowl Game Showdowns

On December 31, the ReliaQuest Bowl features Iowa against Vanderbilt at noon ET.
On December 31, the Sun Bowl features Arizona State against Duke at 2 p.m. ET.
On December 31, the Citrus Bowl features Michigan against Texas at 3 p.m. ET.
On January 1, the Orange Bowl features Texas Tech against Oregon at noon ET.
On January 1, the Rose Bowl features Alabama against Indiana at 4 p.m. ET.

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