College Football Bowl Game Odds & Schedule 2025-26: Details for All 40+ Bowl Games
We're looking at the college football bowl game odds and schedule, including the College Football Playoff schedule for the 2025-26 season, with the CFP bracket set.
With the 12-team College Football Playoff set, over 65 other programs will be extending their seasons, too. There are over 40 postseason matchups in the form of bowl games this December and January, and our college football bowl game odds and schedule have you covered all bowl season long.
While the CFP bracket is locked in, we're still awaiting bowl matchups and odds to be set so that we can make our college football picks for all 47 games that are a part of this bowl season. This bowl season continues with the Salute to Veterans Bowl on Tuesday and ends with the CFP National Championship on Jan. 19.
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 Tuesday, Dec. 16 bowl games (1)
With bowl matchups set, these are the most up-to-date college football odds for every bowl this season.
๐ซก Salute to Veterans Bowl: Troy vs. Jacksonville State
- Matchup: Troy vs. Jacksonville State
- Conference matchup: Sun Belt vs. CUSA
- Kickoff: 9 p.m. ET
- Location: Cramton Bowl (Montgomery, Ala.)
- How to watch: ESPN
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Cam Cook, RB, Jacksonville State
- Troy vs. Jacksonville State prediction: Salute to Veterans Bowl
๐๏ธ Wednesday, Dec. 17 bowl games (1)
๐ Cure Bowl: Old Dominion vs. South Florida
- Matchup: Old Dominion vs. South Florida
- Conference matchup: Sun Belt vs. American
- Kickoff: 5 p.m. ET
- Location: Camping World Stadium (Orlando, Fla.)
- How to watch: ESPN
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Jarvis Lee, CB, South Florida
๐๏ธ 68 Ventures Bowl: Louisiana vs. Delaware
- Matchup: Louisiana vs. Delaware
- Conference matchup: Sun Belt vs. CUSA
- Kickoff: 8:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Hancock Whitney Stadium (Mobile, Ala.)
- How to watch: ESPN
- NFL draft prospect to watch: KT Seay, SAF, Delaware
๐๏ธ Thursday, Dec. 18 bowl games (1)
๐ฎ Xbox Bowl: Missouri State vs. Arkansas State
- Matchup: Missouri State vs. Arkansas State
- Conference matchup: CUSA vs. Sun Belt
- Kickoff: 9 p.m. ET
- Location: Ford Center at The Star (Frisco, Texas)
- How to watch: ESPN
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Jordan Dunbar, CB, Missouri State
๐๏ธ Friday, Dec. 19 bowl games (3)
๐๏ธ Myrtle Beach Bowl: Kennesaw State vs. Western Michigan
- Matchup: Kennesaw State vs. Western Michigan
- Conference matchup: CUSA vs. MAC
- Kickoff: Noon ET
- Location: Brooks Stadium (Conway, S.C.)
- How to watch: ESPN
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Nadame Tucker, EDGE, Western Michigan
๐ดโโ ๏ธ Gasparilla Bowl: Memphis vs. NC State
- Matchup: Memphis vs. NC State
- Conference matchup: American vs. ACC
- Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Fla.)
- How to watch: ESPN
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Justin Joly, TE, NC State
๐ฏ College Football Playoff first-round game: Alabama vs. Oklahoma
- Matchup: No. 9 Alabama vs. No. 8 Oklahoma
- Conference matchup: SEC vs. SEC
- Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Memorial Stadium (Norman, Okla.)
- How to watch: ABC/ESPN
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
๐๏ธ Saturday, Dec. 20 bowl games (3)
๐ฏ College Football Playoff first-round game: Miami vs. Texas A&M
- Matchup: No. 10 Miami vs. No. 7 Texas A&M
- Conference matchup: ACC vs. SEC
- Kickoff: Noon ET
- Location: Kyle Field (College Station, Texas)
- How to watch: ABC/ESPN
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Reuben Bain Jr., DL, Miami
๐ฏ College Football Playoff first-round game: Tulane vs. Ole Miss
- Matchup: No. 11 Tulane vs. No. 6 Ole Miss
- Conference matchup: American vs. SEC
- Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium (Oxford, Miss.)
- How to watch: TNT/HBO Max
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Trinidad Chambliss, QB, Ole Miss
๐ฏ College Football Playoff first-round game: James Madison vs. Oregon
- Matchup: No. 12 James Madison vs. No. 5 Oregon
- Conference matchup: Sun Belt vs. Big Ten
- Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Autzen Stadium (Eugene, Ore.)
- How to watch: TNT/HBO Max
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Dante Moore, QB, Oregon
๐๏ธ Monday, Dec. 22 bowl games (1)
๐ฅ Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Washington State vs. Utah State
- Matchup: Washington State vs. Utah State
- Conference matchup: Pac-12* vs. Mountain West
- Kickoff: 2 p.m. ET
- Location: Albertsons Stadium (Boise, Idaho)
- How to watch: ESPN
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Caleb Francl, LB/SAF, Washington State
๐๏ธ Tuesday, Dec. 23 bowl games (3)
๐ด Boca Raton Bowl: Toledo vs. Louisville
- Matchup: Toledo vs. Louisville
- Conference matchup: MAC vs. ACC
- Kickoff: 2 p.m. ET
- Location: Flagler CU Stadium (Boca Raton, Fla.)
- How to watch: ESPN
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
๐ท New Orleans Bowl: Western Kentucky vs. Southern Miss
- Matchup: Western Kentucky vs. Southern Miss
- Conference matchup: CUSA vs. Sun Belt
- Kickoff: 5:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Caesars Superdome (New Orleans, La.)
- How to watch: ESPN
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Josh Moten, CB, Southern Miss
โ Frisco Bowl: UNLV vs. Ohio
- Matchup: UNLV vs. Ohio
- Conference matchup: Mountain West vs. MAC
- Kickoff: 9 p.m. ET
- Location: Ford Center at The Star (Frisco, Texas)
- How to watch: ESPN
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Jaden Bradley, WR, UNLV
๐๏ธ Wednesday, Dec. 24 bowl games (1)
๐บ Hawaii Bowl: Cal vs. Hawaii
- Matchup: Cal vs. Hawaii
- Conference matchup: ACC vs. Mountain West
- Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex (Honolulu, Hawaii)
- How to watch: ESPN
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Hezekiah Masses, CB, Cal
๐๏ธ Friday, Dec. 26 bowl games (3)
๐ผ GameAbove Sports Bowl: Central Michigan vs. Northwestern
- Matchup: Central Michigan vs. Northwestern
- Conference matchup: MAC vs. Big Ten
- Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET
- Location: Ford Field (Detroit)
- How to watch: ESPN
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Caleb Tiernan, OL, Northwestern
๐ฆ Rate Bowl: New Mexico vs. Minnesota
- Matchup: New Mexico vs. Minnesota
- Conference matchup: Mountain West vs. Big Ten
- Kickoff: 4:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Chase Field (Phoenix)
- How to watch: ESPN
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Anthony Smith, DL, Minnesota
๐ First Responder Bowl: FIU vs. UTSA
- Matchup: FIU vs. UTSA
- Conference matchup: CUSA vs. American
- Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Gerald J. Ford Stadium (Dallas)
- How to watch: ESPN
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Kejon Owens, RB, FIU
๐๏ธ Saturday, Dec. 27 bowl games (8)
๐ช Military Bowl: Pittsburgh vs. East Carolina
- Matchup: Pittsburgh vs. East Carolina
- Conference matchup: ACC vs. American
- Kickoff: 11 a.m. ET
- Location: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (Annapolis, Md.)
- How to watch: ESPN
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Kyle Louis, LB, Pittsburgh
๐งข Pinstripe Bowl: Penn State vs. Clemson
- Matchup: Penn State vs. Clemson
- Conference matchup: Big Ten vs. ACC
- Kickoff: Noon ET
- Location: Yankee Stadium (Bronx, N.Y.)
- How to watch: ABC
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Peter Woods, IDL, Clemson
โพ Fenway Bowl: UConn vs. Army
- Matchup: UConn vs. Army
- Conference matchup: Independent vs. American
- Kickoff: 2:15 p.m. ET
- Location: Fenway Park (Boston)
- How to watch: ESPN
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Skyler Bell, WR, UConn
๐ Pop-Tarts Bowl: Georgia Tech vs. BYU
- Matchup: ACC vs. Big 12
- Conference matchup: ACC vs. Big 12
- Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Camping World Stadium (Orlando, Fla.)
- How to watch: ABC
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Chase Roberts, WR, BYU
๐ต Arizona Bowl: Miami (OH) vs. Fresno State
- Matchup: Miami (OH) vs. Fresno State
- Conference matchup: MAC vs. Mountain West
- Kickoff: 4:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Arizona Stadium (Tucson, Ariz.)
- How to watch: The CW
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Kam Perry, WR, Miami (OH)
๐๏ธ New Mexico Bowl: North Texas vs. San Diego State
- Matchup: North Texas vs. San Diego State
- Conference matchup: American vs. Mountain West
- Kickoff: 5:45 p.m. ET
- Location: University Stadium (Albuquerque, N.M.)
- How to watch: ESPN
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
๐ Gator Bowl: Virginia vs. Missouri
- Matchup: Virginia vs. Missouri
- Conference matchup: ACC vs. SEC
- Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: EverBank Stadium (Jacksonville, Fla.)
- How to watch: ABC
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Zion Young, DL, Missouri
๐ Texas Bowl: LSU vs. Houston
- Matchup: LSU vs. Houston
- Conference matchup: SEC vs. Big 12
- Kickoff: 9:15 p.m. ET
- Location: NRG Stadium (Houston)
- How to watch: ESPN
- NFL draft prospect to watch: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
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
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 vs. No. 8 Oklahoma | 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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