College Football Bowl Game Odds & Schedule 2025-26: Details for All 40+ Bowl Games
College football bowl season picks back up today following a break on Christmas Day, and our college football bowl game odds and schedule have you covered for every game leading up to the national championship on Jan. 19. The College Football Playoff quarterfinals will be played over New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
We've been offering our college football picks for all 47 games that are a part of this bowl season, including picks against the spread, Over/Under picks, player props, and anytime touchdown scorer predictions.
๐๏ธ College football bowl game odds & schedule
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College football bowl season is underway, with the schedule running through the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, Jan. 19. With 47 matchups during bowl season (one FCS bowl game, 35 FBS bowl games, and 11 CFP games), our college football bowl rankings breakdown the can't-miss matchups.
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๐๏ธ Monday, Dec. 29 bowl games (1)
๐ญ Birmingham Bowl: Georgia Southern vs. Appalachian State
- Matchup: Georgia Southern vs. Appalachian State
- Conference matchup: Sun Belt vs. Sun Belt
- Kickoff: 2 p.m. ET
- Location: Protective Stadium (Birmingham, Ala.)
- How to watch: ESPN
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Camden Brown, WR, Georgia Southern
- Georgia Southern vs. Appalachian State predictions
๐๏ธ Tuesday, Dec. 30 bowl games (3)
๐ Independence Bowl: Coastal Carolina vs. Louisiana Tech
- Matchup: Coastal Carolina vs. Louisiana Tech
- Conference matchup: Sun Belt vs. CUSA
- Kickoff: 2 p.m. ET
- Location: Independence Stadium (Shreveport, La.)
- How to watch: ESPN
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Jakari Foster, SAF, Louisiana Tech
๐ธ Music City Bowl: Tennessee vs. Illinois
- Matchup: Tennessee vs. Illinois
- Conference matchup: SEC vs. Big Ten
- Kickoff: 5:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Nissan Stadium (Nashville, Tenn.)
- How to watch: ESPN
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
๐ค Alamo Bowl: USC vs. TCU
- Matchup: USC vs. TCU
- Conference matchup: Pac-12* vs. Big 12
- Kickoff: 9 p.m. ET
- Location: Alamodome (San Antonio, Texas)
- How to watch: ESPN
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Makai Lemon, WR, USC
๐๏ธ Wednesday, Dec. 31 bowl games (5)
๐ก๏ธ ReliaQuest Bowl: Iowa vs. Vanderbilt
- Matchup: Iowa vs. Vanderbilt
- Conference matchup: Big Ten vs. SEC
- Kickoff: Noon ET
- Location: Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Fla.)
- How to watch: ESPN
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Gennings Dunker, OL, Iowa
๐ Sun Bowl: Arizona State vs. Duke
- Matchup: Arizona State vs. Duke
- Conference matchup: Pac-12* vs. ACC
- Kickoff: 2 p.m. ET
- Location: Sun Bowl Stadium (El Paso, Texas)
- How to watch: CBS/Paramount+
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State
๐ Citrus Bowl: Michigan vs. Texas
- Matchup: Michigan vs. Texas
- Conference matchup: Big Ten vs. SEC
- Kickoff: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: Camping World Stadium (Orlando, Fla.)
- How to watch: ABC
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Arch Manning, QB, Texas
๐ฐ Las Vegas Bowl: Nebraska vs. Utah
- Matchup: Nebraska vs. Utah
- Conference matchup: Big Ten vs. Pac-12*
- Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas)
- How to watch: ESPN
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
๐งต College Football Playoff Quarterfinal: Cotton Bowl
- Matchup: No. 10 Miami/No. 7 Texas A&M vs. No. 2 Ohio State
- Conference matchup: ACC/SEC vs. Big Ten
- Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas)
- How to watch: ESPN
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State
๐๏ธ Thursday, Jan. 1 bowl games (3)
๐ College Football Playoff Quarterfinal: Orange Bowl
- Matchup: No. 12 James Madison/No. 5 Oregon vs. No. 4 Texas Tech
- Conference matchup: Sun Belt/Big Ten vs. Big 12
- Kickoff: Noon ET
- Location: Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, Fla.)
- How to watch: ESPN
- NFL draft prospect to watch: David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
๐น College Football Playoff Quarterfinal: Rose Bowl Game
- Matchup: No. 9 Alabama/No. 8 Oklahoma vs. No. 1 Indiana
- Conference matchup: SEC vs. Big Ten
- Kickoff: 4 p.m. ET
- Location: Rose Bowl Stadium (Pasadena, Calif.)
- How to watch: ESPN
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
๐ฌ College Football Playoff Quarterfinal: Sugar Bowl
- Matchup: No. 11 Tulane/No. 6 Ole Miss vs. No. 3 Georgia
- Conference matchup: American/SEC vs. SEC
- Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Caesars Superdome (New Orleans, La.)
- How to watch: ESPN
- NFL draft prospect to watch: CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
๐๏ธ Friday, Jan. 2 bowl games (4)
๐๏ธ Armed Forces Bowl: Rice vs. Texas State
- Matchup: Rice vs. Texas State
- Conference matchup: American vs. Sun Belt
- Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET
- Location: Amon G. Carter Stadium (Fort Worth, Texas)
- How to watch: ESPN
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Kahlil Alexander, EDGE, Texas State
๐ฝ Liberty Bowl: Navy vs. Cincinnati
- Matchup: Navy vs. Cincinnati
- Conference matchup: American vs. Big 12
- Kickoff: 4:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium (Memphis, Tenn)
- How to watch: ESPN
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Brendan Sorsby, QB, Cincinnati
๐ฅช Duke's Mayo Bowl: Wake Forest vs. Mississippi State
- Matchup: Wake Forest vs. Mississippi State
- Conference matchup: ACC vs. SEC
- Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, N.C.)
- How to watch: ESPN
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Demond Claiborne, RB, Wake Forest
๐ Holiday Bowl: Arizona vs. SMU
- Matchup: Arizona vs. SMU
- Conference matchup: Pac-12* vs. ACC
- Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Snapdragon Stadium (San Diego, Calif.)
- How to watch: FOX
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Treydan Stukes, DB, Arizona
๐ College Football Playoff Semifinal: Fiesta Bowl - Thursday, Jan. 8
- Matchup: TBA
- Conference matchup: College Football Playoff TBD
- Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: State Farm Stadium (Glendale, Ariz.)
- How to watch: ESPN
๐ College Football Playoff Semifinal: Peach Bowl - Friday, Jan. 9
- Matchup: TBD
- Conference matchup: College Football Playoff TBD
- Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)
- How to watch: ESPN
๐ College Football Playoff National Championship - Monday, Jan. 19
- Matchup: TBD
- Conference matchup: College Football Playoff Semifinal winners
- Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, Fla.)
- How to watch: ESPN
๐๏ธ College Football Playoff schedule
| Matchup | Date (time) | Location | How to watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 9 Alabama (34) def. No. 8 Oklahoma (24) | Friday, Dec. 19 (8 p.m. ET) | Memorial Stadium (Norman, Okla.) | ABC/ESPN |
| No. 10 Miami vs. No. 7 Texas A&M | Saturday, Dec. 20 (noon ET) | Kyle Field (College Station, Texas) | ABC/ESPN |
| No. 11 Tulane vs. No. 6 Ole Miss | Saturday, Dec. 20 (3:30 p.m. ET) | Vaught-Hemingway Stadium (Oxford, Miss.) | TNT/HBO Max |
| No. 12 James Madison vs. No. 5 Oregon | Saturday, Dec. 20 (7:30 p.m. ET) | Autzen Stadium (Eugene, Ore.) | TNT/HBO Max |
| TBD vs. No. 2 Ohio State | Wednesday, Dec. 31 (7:30 p.m. ET) | Cotton Bowl (AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas) | ESPN |
| TBD vs. No. 4 Texas Tech | Thursday, Jan. 1 (noon ET) | Orange Bowl (Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.) | ESPN |
| TBD vs. No. 1 Indiana | Thursday, Jan. 1 (4 p.m. ET) | Rose Bowl Game (Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif.) | ESPN |
| TBD vs. No. 3 Georgia | Thursday, Jan. 1 (8 p.m. ET) | Sugar Bowl (Caesars Superdome in New Orleans) | ESPN |
| Semifinal | Thursday, Jan. 8 (7:30 p.m. ET) | Fiesta Bowl (State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.) | ESPN |
| Semifinal | Friday, Jan. 9 (7:30 p.m. ET) | Peach Bowl (Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta) | ESPN |
| CFP National Championship | Monday, Jan. 19 (7:30 p.m. ET) | Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, Fla.) | ESPN |
โ 2025-26 college football bowl season FAQs
When does college football bowl season start?
Bowl season for college football starts on Saturday, Dec. 13, with the final non-College Football Playoff bowl game being played on Friday, Jan. 2. The College Football Playoff runs from Friday, Dec. 19, to Monday, Jan. 19.
How many bowl games are there in college football?
This year, there are 35 non-College Football Playoff bowl games featuring FBS teams, with an additional 11 College Football Playoff games, bringing the grand total of FBS games to 46 during bowl season. The Celebration Bowl (Saturday, Dec. 13) and FCS playoffs (Nov. 29-Jan. 5) will also provide 24 additional postseason college football games being broadcast by ESPN.
When does the 2025-26 College Football Playoff start?
The College Football Playoff starts with the first round on Friday, Dec. 19 and Saturday, Dec. 20, followed by the quarterfinal (Wednesday, Dec. 31, and Thursday, Jan. 1), the semifinal (Thursday, Jan. 8, and Friday, Jan. 9) and the College Football Playoff National Championship (Monday, Jan. 19).
When is the 2026 college football national championship?
The 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship is on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.
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