2025-26 College Football Bowl Schedule & Scores

2025-26 College Football Bowl Schedule: Dates, Times, and Matchups

The 2025-26 college football bowl season is underway, kicking off on Saturday, Dec. 13, and culminating with the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, Jan. 19. This comprehensive guide provides a complete schedule of bowl games, including scores as they become available, TV channels, and matchup information. This article will be continuously updated as games are finalized and results are reported.

Early Bowl Results (December 13-23)

The bowl season began with a flurry of activity in mid-December, setting the stage for the playoff contenders. Several exciting matchups have already concluded, showcasing the talent and competitive spirit of college football.

• Celebration Bowl (Dec. 13): South Carolina State defeated Prairie View A&M 40-38 in a thrilling contest at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
• LA Bowl (Dec. 13): Washington dominated Boise State with a final score of 38-10 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
• Salute to Veterans Bowl (Dec. 16): Jax State secured a victory over Troy, winning 17-3 at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama.
• Cure Bowl (Dec. 17): Old Dominion triumphed over South Florida with a score of 24-10 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
• 68 Ventures Bowl (Dec. 17): Delaware edged out Louisiana with a 20-13 win at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama.
• Xbox Bowl (Dec. 18): Arkansas State defeated Missouri State 34-28 at Ford Center in Frisco, Texas.
• Myrtle Beach Bowl (Dec. 19): Western Michigan showcased a strong performance, defeating Kennesaw State 41-6 at Brooks Stadium in Conway, South Carolina.
• Gasparilla Bowl (Dec. 19): NC State emerged victorious against Memphis, winning 31-7 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
• College Football Playoff First Round (Dec. 20): No. 9 Alabama defeated No. 888 Solalaya 34-24 at Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma.
• College Football Playoff First Round (Dec. 20): No. 10 Miami (Fla.) defeated No. 7 Texas A&M 10-3 at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas.
• College Football Playoff First Round (Dec. 20): No. 6 Ole Miss defeated No. 20 Tulane 41-10 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi.
• College Football Playoff First Round (Dec. 20): No. 5 Oregon defeated No. 24 James Madison 51-34 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.
• Famous Idaho Potato Bowl (Dec. 22): Washington State defeated Utah State 34-21 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho.
• New Orleans Bowl (Dec. 23): Western Kentucky defeated Southern Miss 27-16 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.
• Frisco Bowl (Dec. 23): Ohio defeated UNLV 17-10 at Ford Center at The Star.

Upcoming Bowl Schedule (December 24 – January 19)

The remainder of the bowl season promises a compelling lineup of games, including the highly anticipated College Football Playoff. Here’s a detailed look at the schedule:

December 24-29

• Wednesday, Dec. 24 – Hawai’i Bowl: Cal vs. Hawai’i, 8 p.m. ET | ESPN, Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex, Washington, DC
• Friday, Dec. 26 – GameAbove Sports Bowl: Central Michigan vs. Northwestern, 1 p.m. ET | ESPN, Ford Field, Detroit, Mich.
• Friday, Dec. 26 – Rate Bowl: New Mexico vs. Minnesota, 4:30 p.m. ET | ESPN, Chase Field, Phoenix, Ariz.
• Friday, Dec. 26 – First Responder Bowl: SON vs. Street, 8 p.m. ET | ESPN, Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas, Texas
• Saturday, Dec. 27 – Military Bowl: Pitt vs. East Carolina, 11 a.m. ET | ESPN, Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, Md.
• Saturday, Dec. 27 – Pinstripe Bowl: Clemson vs. Penn State, 12 p.m. ET | ABC, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, N.Y.
• Saturday, Dec. 27 – Fenway Bowl: UConn vs. Army, 2:15 p.m. ET | ESPN, Fenway Park, Boston, Mass.
• Saturday, Dec. 27 – Pop-Tarts Bowl: No. 12 BYU vs. No. 22 Georgia Tech, 3:30 p.m. ET | ABC, Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Fla.
• Saturday, Dec. 27 – Arizona Bowl: Miami (Ohio) vs. Fresno State, 4:30 p.m. ET | The CW Network, Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz.
• Saturday, Dec. 27 – New Mexico Bowl: No. 25 North Texas vs. San Diego State, 5:45 p.m. ET | ESPN, University Stadium, Albuquerque, NM
• Saturday, Dec. 27 – Gator Bowl: Missouri vs. No. 19 Virginia, 7:30 p.m. ET | ABC, EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, Fla.
• Saturday, Dec. 27 – Texas Bowl: LSU vs. No. 21 Houston, 9:15 p.m. ET | ESPN, NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
• Monday, Dec. 29 – Birmingham Bowl: Matchup to be determined

December 30 – January 2

• Tuesday, Dec. 30 – Independence Bowl: Coastal Carolina vs. Louisiana Tech, 2 p.m. ET | ESPN, Independence Stadium, Shreveport, La.
• Tuesday, Dec. 30 – Music City Bowl: Tennessee vs. Illinois, 5:30 p.m. ET | ESPN, Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tenn.
• Tuesday, Dec. 30 – Alamo Bowl: No. 16 USC vs. TCU, 9 p.m. ET | ESPN, Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas
• Wednesday, Dec. 31 – ReliaQuest Bowl: No. 23 Iowa vs. No. 14 Vanderbilt, 12 p.m. ET | ESPN, Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla.
• Wednesday, Dec. 31 – Sun Bowl: Arizona State vs. Duke, 2 p.m. ET | CBS, Sun Bowl, El Paso, Texas
• Wednesday, Dec. 31 – Citrus Bowl: No. 13 Texas vs. No. 18 Michigan, 3 p.m. ET | ABC, Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Fla.
• Wednesday, Dec. 31 – Las Vegas Bowl: Nebraska vs. No. 15 Utah, 3:30 p.m. ET | ESPN, Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nev.
• Thursday, Jan. 1 – College Football Playoff Quarterfinal: No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 10 Miami (Fla.), 7:30 p.m. ET | ESPN, AT&T Stadium (Cotton Bowl), Arlington, Texas
• Thursday, Jan. 1 – College Football Playoff Quarterfinal: No. 4 Texas Tech vs. No. 5 Oregon, 12 p.m. ET | ESPN, Hard Rock Stadium (Orange Bowl), Miami Gardens, Fla.
• Thursday, Jan. 1 – College Football Playoff Quarterfinal: No. 1 Indiana vs. No. 9 Alabama, 4 p.m. ET | ESPN, Rose Bowl (Rose Bowl), Pasadena, Calif.
• Thursday, Jan. 1 – College Football Playoff Quarterfinal: No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 6 Ole Miss, 8 p.m. ET | ESPN, Caesars Superdome (Sugar Bowl), New Orleans, La.
• Friday, Jan. 2 – Armed Forces Bowl: Texas State vs. Rice, 1 p.m. ET | ESPN, Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, Texas
• Friday, Jan. 2 – Liberty Bowl: Navy vs. Cincinnati, 4:30 p.m. ET | ESPN, Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Memphis, Tenn.
• Friday, Jan. 2 – Duke’s Mayo Bowl: Mississippi State vs. Wake Forest, 8 p.m. ET | ESPN, Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, N.C.
• Friday, Jan. 2 – Holiday Bowl: No. 17 Arizona vs. SMU, 8 p.m. ET | FOX, Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, Calif.

January 8-19: Playoff Semifinals & Championship

• Thursday, Jan. 8 – College Football Playoff Semifinal: 7:30 p.m. ET | ESPN, State Farm Stadium (Fiesta Bowl), Glendale, Ariz.
• Friday, Jan. 9 – College Football Playoff Semifinal: 7:30 p.m. ET | ESPN, Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Peach Bowl), Atlanta, Ga.
• Monday, Jan. 19 – College Football Playoff National Championship Game: 7:30 p.m. ET | ESPN, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, Fla.

A Legacy of Championship Moments

The College Football Playoff, established in 2014, has provided a thrilling conclusion to each season. From Ohio State’s improbable run to the championship in 2014 to Georgia’s dominant performance in 2022, the playoff has consistently delivered unforgettable moments. A complete list of past championship results is provided below:

College Football Playoff: Scores, Results

• 2014 Season: Rose Bowl: No. 2 Oregon 59, No. 3 Florida State 20; Sugar Bowl: No. 4 Ohio State 42, No. 1 Alabama 35; CFP National Championship Game: No. 4 Ohio State 42, No. 2 Oregon 20
• 2015 Season: Orange Bowl: No. 1 Clemson 37, No. 4 Oklahoma 17; Cotton Bowl: No. 2 Alabama 38, No. 3 Michigan State 0; CFP National Championship Game: No. 2 Alabama 45, No. 1 Clemson 40
• 2016 Season: Fiesta Bowl: No. 2 Clemson 31, No. 3 Ohio State 0; Peach Bowl: No. 1 Alabama 24, No. 4 Washington 7; CFP National Championship Game: No. 2 Clemson 35, No. 1 Alabama 31
• 2017 Season: Rose Bowl: No. 3 Georgia 54, No. 2 Oklahoma 48 (2OT); Sugar Bowl: No. 4 Alabama 24, No. 1 Clemson 6; CFP National Championship Game: No. 4 Alabama 26, No. 3 Georgia 23 (OT)
• 2018 Season: Orange Bowl: No. 1 Alabama 45, No. 4 Oklahoma 20; Cotton Bowl: No. 2 Clemson 30, No. 3 Notre Dame 3; CFP National Championship Game: No. 2 Clemson 44, No. 1 Alabama 16
• 2019 Season: Peach Bowl: No. 1 LSU 63, No. 4 Oklahoma 28; Fiesta Bowl: No. 3 Clemson 29, No. 2 Ohio State 23; CFP National Championship Game: No. 1 LSU 42, No. 3 Clemson 25
• 2020 Season: Rose Bowl: No. 1 Alabama 31, No. 4 Notre Dame 14; Sugar Bowl: No. 3 Ohio State 49, No. 2 Clemson 28; CFP National Championship Game: No. 1 Alabama 52, No. 3 Ohio State 24
• 2021 Season: Cotton Bowl: No. 1 Alabama 27, No. 4 Cincinnati 6; Orange Bowl: No. 3 Georgia 34, No. 2 Michigan 11; CFP National Championship Game: No. 3 Georgia 33, No. 1 Alabama 18
• 2022 Season: Peach Bowl: No. 1 Georgia 42, No. 4 Ohio State 41; Fiesta Bowl: No. 3 TCU 51, No. 2 Michigan 45; CFP National Championship Game: No. 1 Georgia 65, No. 3 TCU 7
• 2023 Season: Rose Bowl: No. 1 Michigan 27, No. 4 Alabama 20; Sugar Bowl: No. 2 Washington 37, No. 3 Texas 31; CFP National Championship Game: No. 1 Michigan 34, No. 2 Washington 13

As the 2025-26 season unfolds, fans can expect another exciting chapter in college football history, culminating in the crowning of a new national champion.