Complete 2025-26 College Football Bowl Schedule, Scores, and TV Times

The 2025-26 college football bowl season is shaping up to be one of the wildest we’ve seen in a while. The schedule is jam-packed, and honestly, there are so many games that it’s a bit overwhelming—but in a good way. From December through January, fans are in for a wild ride.

There’s a mix of the usual heavy hitters and some underdog squads that could shake things up. You get the Xbox Bowl, the College Football Playoff National Championship, and plenty more. So, here’s a breakdown of the full bowl game schedule, scores, and TV channels, so you can try not to miss anything (good luck with that).

Kickoff to Bowl Season: Early Highlights

Bowl season gets rolling on Saturday, December 13, with a handful of games to set the mood. The Xbox Bowl has Arkansas State taking on Missouri State at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2, live from the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas.

Earlier in the day, the Myrtle Beach Bowl kicks off at 11 a.m. ET on ESPN. Kennesaw State will go head-to-head with Western Michigan at Brooks Stadium in Conway, South Carolina.

Notable Early Matchups

• Gasparilla Bowl: Memphis vs. NC State, 2:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
• Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Washington State vs. Utah State, 2 p.m. ET on ESPN, Albertsons Stadium, Boise, Idaho
• Hawai’i Bowl: Cal vs. Hawai’i, 8 p.m. ET on ESPN, Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex, Honolulu, Hawai’i

College Football Playoff First Round

The College Football Playoff (CFP) first round brings four matchups, and honestly, it’s hard to pick which one will be the wildest. These games are spread across multiple networks, so if you’ve got a remote, you’re set.

Key First Round Games

• No. 8 Oklahoma vs. No. 9 Alabama: 8 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC, Memorial Stadium, Norman, Oklahoma
• No. 7 Texas A&M vs. No. 10 Miami (Fla.): 12 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC, Kyle Field, College Station, Texas
• No. 6 Ole Miss vs. No. 20 Tulane: 3:30 p.m. ET on TNT, HBO Max, and truTV, Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, Mississippi
• No. 5 Oregon vs. No. 24 James Madison: 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT, HBO Max, and truTV, Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Oregon

Traditional Bowls and Fan Favorites

Beyond the CFP, there are a bunch of classic bowl games that always pull in big crowds. These ones usually have a bit of history, and you never know when you’ll see a legendary finish.

Fan-Favorite Bowls

• Pinstripe Bowl: Clemson vs. Penn State, 12 p.m. ET on ABC, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
• Music City Bowl: Tennessee vs. Illinois, 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee
• Alamo Bowl: No. 16 USC vs. TCU, 9 p.m. ET on ESPN, Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas
• Sun Bowl: Arizona State vs. Duke, 2 p.m. ET on CBS, Sun Bowl, El Paso, Texas

College Football Playoff Quarterfinals

The quarterfinals are where things get really interesting. Winners from the first round go up against the top four seeds in the CFP rankings.

Quarterfinal Matchups

• No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 7 Texas A&M/No. 10 Miami (Fla.) winner: 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN and WatchESPN, AT&T Stadium (Cotton Bowl), Arlington, Texas
• No. 4 Texas Tech vs. No. 5 Oregon/No. 24 James Madison winner: 12 p.m. ET on ESPN and WatchESPN, Hard Rock Stadium (Orange Bowl), Miami Gardens, Florida
• No. 1 Indiana vs. No. 8 Oklahoma/No. 9 Alabama winner: 4 p.m. ET on ESPN and WatchESPN, Rose Bowl (Rose Bowl), Pasadena, California
• No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 6 Ole Miss/No. 20 Tulane winner: 8 p.m. ET on ESPN and WatchESPN, Caesars Superdome (Sugar Bowl), New Orleans, Louisiana

Semifinals and National Championship

The CFP semifinals are set for January 9-10. After that, it’s on to the national championship game on January 19. Only two teams will make it, and the drama is always off the charts.

Semifinal Games

• Orange Bowl: 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, State Farm Stadium (Fiesta Bowl), Glendale, Arizona
• Peach Bowl: 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Peach Bowl), Atlanta, Georgia

The College Football Playoff National Championship Game is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. Only one team gets to call themselves champion at the end of all this, and honestly, it’s anybody’s guess who that’ll be this year.

Conclusion

The 2025-26 college football season is shaping up to be a wild ride. There’s a packed lineup of bowl games and playoff matchups on the horizon.

Fans have a lot to be excited about—high-stakes games, classic rivalries, and, of course, a new national champion will be crowned. If you’re after the full schedule, scores, or want to know where to watch, check out the NCAA’s official page.