Today’s College Football Bowl Games: Miami vs. Ohio State and More
As December 31 rolls around, college football fans get a full slate of bowl games that lead right into the College Football Playoff (CFP) quarterfinals. This year’s New Year’s Eve lineup feels stacked, honestly—some of the sport’s biggest names are taking the field all over the country.
The main draw? The CFP quarterfinal showdown between Miami and defending champ Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl. But let’s not pretend that’s the only thing worth watching—there are plenty of other bowl games on tap, each with its own flavor and drama.
Here’s a quick rundown of today’s college football bowl games, with start times, locations, TV channels, and some streaming options if you’re not glued to your couch.
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Reliaquest Bowl: Iowa vs. Vanderbilt
The day starts off with the Reliaquest Bowl, where Iowa (8-4) squares off against Vanderbilt (10-2) at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. It’s a Big Ten vs. SEC clash, and both teams have something to prove.
Game Details
- Start time: Noon ET
- Location: Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Florida)
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live streaming: Fubo (free trial) | ESPN app (Unlimited plan)
Sun Bowl: Arizona State vs. Duke
Then there’s the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, with Arizona State (8-4) facing off against the ACC champ Duke (8-5) in El Paso, Texas. Duke’s wild run to the ACC title has made this matchup a bit more interesting than anyone expected, honestly.
Game Details
- Start time: 2 p.m. ET
- Location: Sun Bowl Stadium (El Paso, Texas)
- TV channel: CBS
- Live streaming: Fubo (free trial) | Paramount+
Citrus Bowl: Michigan vs. Texas
In Orlando, the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl brings together two blue-bloods—Michigan (9-3) and Texas (9-3). Both fan bases are famously passionate, and the history between these programs always adds a bit of extra spice.
Game Details
- Start time: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: Camping World Stadium (Orlando, Florida)
- TV channel: ABC
- Live streaming: Fubo (free trial) | ESPN app (Unlimited plan)
Las Vegas Bowl: Nebraska vs. Utah
The SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl features Nebraska (7-5) taking on Utah (10-2). Utah’s going into this one without longtime coach Kyle Whittingham, who just left for the Michigan job, so there’s a bit of uncertainty there.
Game Details
- Start time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas, Nevada)
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live streaming: Fubo (free trial) | ESPN app (Unlimited plan)
Cotton Bowl: Miami vs. Ohio State
And then, the big one—College Football Playoff quarterfinal, Miami Hurricanes (11-2) vs. Ohio State Buckeyes (12-1) in the Cotton Bowl. Stakes don’t get much higher than this, with both teams fighting for a shot at the semifinals.
Game Details
- Start time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas)
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live streaming: Fubo (free trial) | ESPN app (Unlimited plan)
If you’re looking for something a little different, ESPN2 will have the cast of The Pat McAfee Show on the call, and ACC Network will feature ACC Huddle with Taylor Tannebaum and Georgia Tech coach Brent Key. Not your average broadcast, that’s for sure.
New Year’s Day Bowl Games
And if you’re not burned out by the end of all that, New Year’s Day keeps things rolling with three more CFP quarterfinals:
- Orange Bowl: No. 5 Oregon vs. No. 4 Texas Tech | Noon ET | ESPN | Fubo (free trial)
- Rose Bowl: No. 9 Alabama vs. No. 1 Indiana | 4 p.m. ET | ESPN | Fubo (free trial)
- Sugar Bowl: No. 6 Ole Miss vs. No. 3 Georgia | 8 p.m. ET | ESPN | Fubo (free trial)
Looking Ahead: CFP Semifinals and Championship
The winners of the Cotton Bowl and Sugar Bowl will meet in the Fiesta Bowl on January 8. Meanwhile, whoever comes out on top in the Orange Bowl and Rose Bowl will clash in the Peach Bowl on January 9.
The CFP National Championship is set for January 19. That game will feature the champions of the Fiesta Bowl and Peach Bowl—should be a wild finish.
Need more on today’s games or how to catch them? Check out the Palm Beach Post for details.
