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Bowl Season Kicks Off with Three Exciting Matchups

12/27/2025

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Bowl Games Resume

December 26, 2025, bowl season resumes with three games, led by GameAbove Sports Bowl at 1pm ET in Detroit, featuring Central Michigan Chippewas (7-5) and Northwestern Wildcats (6-6).
Rate Bowl at 4:30 p.m. ET in Phoenix features New Mexico Lobos (9-3) and Minnesota Golden Gophers (7-5).
First Responder Bowl at 8 p.m. ET in Dallas features Florida International University Panthers (7-5) and University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners (6-6).

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Titans Draft Focus

The Tennessee Titans are projected to select fifth in the 2026 NFL draft; the New York Giants are also in the top 10, weighing trades.
Rookie quarterback Cam Ward is viewed as a future Titans leader.
Scouts evaluate Northwestern tackle Caleb Tiernan during bowl season as a potential second-round pick.
In the Rate Bowl, Minnesota defensive lineman Anthony Smith is highlighted for versatility and size as an edge-rusher.

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Bowl Games Resume

December 26, 2025, bowl season resumes with three games, led by GameAbove Sports Bowl at 1pm ET in Detroit, featuring Central Michigan Chippewas (7-5) and Northwestern Wildcats (6-6).
Rate Bowl at 4:30 p.m. ET in Phoenix features New Mexico Lobos (9-3) and Minnesota Golden Gophers (7-5).
First Responder Bowl at 8 p.m. ET in Dallas features Florida International University Panthers (7-5) and University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners (6-6).

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