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 potential upsets on the horizon.
The bowl games kick off on December 13th and continue until the highly-anticipated College Football Playoff title game on January 19th. Mark your calendars and get ready for some intense football action!
Monday, December 29th
- Birmingham Bowl: A great start to the bowl season! Keep an eye on this game as it sets the tone for the rest.
- Independence Bowl: Coastal Carolina takes on Louisiana Tech. Will the Chanticleers continue their success, or will the Bulldogs pull off an upset?
- Music City Bowl: Tennessee vs. Illinois. A classic matchup with a lot of history. Who will come out on top in Nashville?
- Alamo Bowl: No. 16 USC faces TCU. A highly-ranked USC team against a tough TCU defense. This one could be a defensive battle!
Wednesday, December 31st
- ReliaQuest Bowl: Iowa vs. Vanderbilt. A battle between two strong programs. Who will claim victory in Tampa?
- Sun Bowl: Arizona State vs. Duke. A matchup of two teams looking to end their seasons on a high note.
- Citrus Bowl: Texas vs. Michigan. A classic Big Ten vs. SEC matchup. Which powerhouse program will prevail?
- Las Vegas Bowl: Nebraska vs. Utah. A battle of two teams with something to prove. Will the Cornhuskers or the Utes take home the win?
And here's where it gets controversial... the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals!
- No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 10 Miami (Fla.). A potential shootout between two high-powered offenses. Who will advance to the next round?
- No. 4 Texas Tech vs. No. 5 Oregon. A matchup of two teams with impressive records. Can Texas Tech's offense outshine Oregon's defense?
- No. 1 Indiana vs. No. 9 Alabama. A true test of strength and strategy. Will Indiana's momentum carry them through, or will Alabama's experience prevail?
- No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 6 Ole Miss. A battle of two SEC powerhouses. Who will emerge victorious and advance to the semifinals?
Thursday, January 1st
- Armed Forces Bowl: Texas State vs. Rice. A battle for Texas pride!
- Liberty Bowl: Navy vs. Cincinnati. A matchup of two disciplined teams. Who will claim the Liberty Bowl title?
- Duke's Mayo Bowl: Mississippi State vs. Wake Forest. A battle of two teams with impressive seasons.
- Holiday Bowl: Arizona vs. SMU. A high-scoring affair is expected!
The College Football Playoff Semifinals are set for January 8th and 9th, with the top teams battling it out for a spot in the National Championship game.
Monday, January 19th
The College Football Playoff National Championship game will crown the champions of the 2025-26 season. Who will be the last team standing?
As we look back at the College Football Playoff's history, we see some incredible moments and memorable games. From Ohio State's dominant run in the early years to Alabama's recent success, the playoff has provided us with thrilling matchups and unexpected outcomes.
So, football fans, get ready to cheer on your favorite teams and witness some incredible plays. The 2025-26 college football bowl season is sure to deliver excitement and leave us with lasting memories. Don't miss a moment of the action!
And remember, the beauty of college football is that anything can happen. Who do you think will make it to the National Championship game? Let's discuss and share our predictions in the comments!
