The college football bowl season is upon us, and it's shaping up to be a thrilling ride! But with so many games and a complex schedule, it can be a challenge to keep track. So, here's your ultimate guide to the 2025-26 college football bowl games, with all the essential details you need to know.
The Bowl Season Kick-off:
The action starts on Saturday, Dec. 13, with the Celebration Bowl, and continues through to the highly anticipated College Football Playoff title game on Monday, Jan. 19. This season promises to be a real treat for fans, with some mouth-watering matchups and potential upsets.
Bowl Game Schedule:
- Dec. 31: ReliaQuest Bowl (No. 23 Iowa vs. No. 14 Vanderbilt), Sun Bowl (Arizona State vs. Duke), Citrus Bowl (No. 13 Texas vs. No. 18 Michigan), and the Las Vegas Bowl (Nebraska vs. No. 15 Utah) all take place on New Year's Eve, with the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal (No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 10 Miami) rounding off the day's action.
- Jan. 1: Three more College Football Playoff Quarterfinals on New Year's Day: No. 4 Texas Tech vs. No. 5 Oregon, No. 1 Indiana vs. No. 9 Alabama, and No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 6 Ole Miss.
- Jan. 2: The Armed Forces Bowl, Liberty Bowl, Duke's Mayo Bowl, and the Holiday Bowl all take place on Friday, Jan. 2, offering a variety of exciting matchups.
- Jan. 8 & 9: The College Football Playoff Semifinals take center stage, with the winners advancing to the National Championship Game.
- Jan. 19: The College Football Playoff National Championship Game will be held on Monday, Jan. 19, where the ultimate champion will be crowned.
Past Playoff Results:
The College Football Playoff has a rich history, with each season offering its own unique story. Here's a look back at the scores and results from the CFP since its inception in 2014:
- 2014: Oregon and Ohio State dominated the Rose and Sugar Bowls, respectively, setting up a thrilling National Championship Game where Ohio State emerged victorious.
- 2015: Clemson and Alabama secured their spots in the National Championship Game after impressive wins in the Orange and Cotton Bowls. Alabama claimed the title in a high-scoring affair.
- 2016: Clemson and Alabama met again in the National Championship Game, this time with Clemson taking the crown after victories in the Fiesta and Peach Bowls.
- 2017: Georgia and Alabama faced off in the National Championship Game, with Alabama prevailing in overtime after a dramatic Sugar Bowl win over Clemson.
- 2018: Alabama and Clemson continued their rivalry, with Clemson winning the National Championship Game after a dominant Cotton Bowl performance.
- 2019: LSU and Clemson battled it out in the National Championship Game, with LSU claiming the title.
- 2020: Alabama and Ohio State clashed in the National Championship Game, with Alabama securing the win.
- 2021: Georgia and Alabama met in the National Championship Game, with Georgia coming out on top.
- 2022: Georgia and TCU faced off, with Georgia winning the championship.
- 2023: Michigan and Washington battled for the title, with Michigan claiming victory.
- 2024: Ohio State and Notre Dame squared off in the National Championship Game, with Ohio State emerging as the champion.
And there you have it! The 2025-26 college football bowl season promises to be an exciting journey, with the potential for some memorable moments and upsets. Stay tuned as we bring you the latest updates and results throughout the bowl season. But here's the question: Which team do you think will rise to the top this year? Share your predictions and let the debate begin!
