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2025-26 College Football Bowl Game Schedule Overview
12/28/2025, 6:10:04 AM
Key Dates and Matchups
The 2025-26 college football bowl season commenced on December 13, 2025, and will culminate with the College Football Playoff (CFP) title game on January 19, 2026. A total of 41 bowl games are scheduled, including the CFP, which features a 12-team bracket. The bowl games are set to continue through the New Year's Eve and New Year's Day quarterfinals, with significant matchups including No. 2 Ohio State facing No. 10 Miami in the Cotton Bowl and No. 1 Indiana taking on No. 9 Alabama in the Rose Bowl.
December 27, 2025: A Day of Eight Bowl Games
December 27, 2025, marks one of the busiest days of the bowl season, featuring eight games across various venues. Notable matchups include:
- Military Bowl: Pittsburgh vs. East Carolina at 11:00 a.m. ET, Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, MD.
- Pinstripe Bowl: Penn State vs. Clemson at 12:00 p.m. ET, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY.
- Fenway Bowl: UConn vs. Army at 2:15 p.m. ET, Fenway Park, Boston, MA.
- Pop-Tarts Bowl: Georgia Tech vs. BYU at 3:30 p.m. ET, Camping World Stadium, Orlando, FL.
- Arizona Bowl: Miami (OH) vs. Fresno State at 4:30 p.m. ET, Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ.
- New Mexico Bowl: North Texas vs. San Diego State at 5:45 p.m. ET, University Stadium, Albuquerque, NM.
- Gator Bowl: Virginia vs. Missouri at 7:30 p.m. ET, EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL.
- Texas Bowl: LSU vs. Houston at 9:15 p.m. ET, NRG Stadium, Houston, TX.
Upcoming CFP Quarterfinals
The CFP quarterfinals will take place on December 31, 2025, and January 1, 2026. Key matchups include:
- Cotton Bowl: No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 10 Miami on December 31 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
- Orange Bowl: No. 4 Texas Tech vs. No. 5 Oregon on January 1 at 12:00 p.m. ET.
- Rose Bowl: No. 1 Indiana vs. No. 9 Alabama on January 1 at 4:00 p.m. ET.
- Sugar Bowl: No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 6 Ole Miss on January 1 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Performance of Major Conferences
The Big Ten has had a strong showing in the 2025 bowl season, sending 12 of its 18 programs to postseason play. As of December 26, 2025, the Big Ten holds a perfect 4-0 record in bowl games, with teams like Ohio State and Indiana earning first-round byes in the CFP. In contrast, teams such as Rutgers and Wisconsin missed out on bowl eligibility.
Conclusion
The 2025-26 college football bowl season promises an exciting array of matchups, with significant implications for teams aiming for postseason success. As the bowl games unfold, fans can anticipate thrilling contests leading up to the national championship on January 19, 2026. For ongoing updates and scores, fans are encouraged to follow official sports networks and platforms.
