Get ready for an exciting college football season! The 2025-26 bowl game schedule is here, and it's packed with thrilling matchups and potential upsets. Mark your calendars, as the action kicks off on December 13th and continues through the highly anticipated College Football Playoff title game on January 19th.
Bowl Season Kickoff: December 13th
The college football bowl season begins with a bang! On December 13th, we have the Celebration Bowl, pitting South Carolina State against Prairie View A&M, followed by the LA Bowl featuring Boise State and Washington. These games set the tone for an action-packed month of football.
A Week of Bowl Games: December 16th to 20th
The bowl games continue in quick succession. On December 16th, Troy takes on Jacksonville State in the Salute to Veterans Bowl, a fitting tribute to our military. The following day, Old Dominion faces South Florida in the Cure Bowl, while Louisiana battles Delaware in the 68 Ventures Bowl. Thursday sees Arkansas State go head-to-head with Missouri State in the Xbox Bowl.
The action continues on Friday with the Myrtle Beach Bowl, where Kennesaw State meets Western Michigan. Later that day, Memphis takes on NC State in the Gasparilla Bowl. But here's where it gets controversial... the College Football Playoff First Round Games begin! No. 8 Oklahoma faces off against No. 9 Alabama, and No. 7 Texas A&M battles No. 10 Miami (Fla.). These games will set the stage for the playoff quarterfinals.
Quarterfinal Showdowns: January 1st
The College Football Playoff quarterfinals take center stage on January 1st. No. 2 Ohio State will face the winner of the Texas A&M-Miami (Fla.) game, while No. 4 Texas Tech takes on the Oregon-James Madison winner. The highly anticipated matchup between No. 1 Indiana and the Oklahoma-Alabama winner will be a true test of strength. And finally, No. 3 Georgia will battle the Ole Miss-Tulane winner in a thrilling quarterfinal showdown.
Semis and the Championship: January 8th to 19th
The College Football Playoff Semifinals will be held on January 8th and 9th, with the top teams battling it out for a spot in the national championship game. The winners of these semis will face off on January 19th at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, to determine the College Football Playoff National Champion.
And this is the part most people miss... the College Football Playoff has a rich history of exciting games and unexpected outcomes. Since its inception in 2014, we've witnessed some incredible moments, from Ohio State's dominant performance in the 2014 season to Georgia's thrilling victory in the 2022 championship game.
So, football fans, mark your calendars, gather your friends, and get ready for an unforgettable college football bowl season! Will your favorite team make it to the playoffs? Who will emerge as the national champion? The answers await, and the journey begins on December 13th!
Don't forget to share your predictions and thoughts in the comments! Are you excited for the upcoming season? Who do you think will make it to the championship game?
