News Summary
The college football bowl schedule for the 2025-26 season has been announced, kicking off with the Cricket Celebration Bowl on December 13, 2025. Fans can expect several thrilling games, including notable matchups like South Florida vs. LSU and Texas Tech vs. Miami. The playoffs will expand to a 12-team format, culminating in the CFP National Championship Game on January 19, 2026. ESPN will broadcast a majority of the events as college football enthusiasts prepare for an electrifying season filled with competition and excitement.
Atlanta, Georgia – The college football bowl schedule for the 2025-26 season has been officially released, with the first game kicking off on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Fans can look forward to seeing the Cricket Celebration Bowl at 12 p.m. ET, which will be aired on ABC and held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
This season will feature a total of several exciting bowl games, including:
- LA Bowl at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
- Salute to Veterans Bowl at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN at Cramton Bowl, Montgomery, Alabama
- Cure Bowl at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN at Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida
- Myrtle Beach Bowl at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN at Brooks Stadium, Conway, South Carolina
- Gasparilla Bowl at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
- Famous Idaho Potato Bowl at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN at Albertsons Stadium, Boise, Idaho
- New Orleans Bowl at 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
Moreover, the College Football Playoff (CFP) quarterfinals are slated to take place on December 19-20, 2025, with specific dates and networks still to be determined. The quarterfinal matchups will occur on New Year’s Eve (December 31) and New Year’s Day (January 1).
The culmination of the college football season is set for the CFP National Championship Game, scheduled for Monday, January 19, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Florida. This season marks the second year of the 12-team format for the CFP, which will see an expanded playoff field consisting of the five highest-ranked conference champions and the next seven highest-ranked teams.
Significant first-round matchups that are expected to gain attention include No. 12 South Florida facing No. 5 LSU and No. 11 Texas Tech taking on No. 6 Miami. Other notable matchups include No. 10 Texas against No. 7 Florida State and No. 9 Oklahoma going up against No. 8 Indiana.
Potential quarterfinal matchups that could create buzz this season involve teams like Florida State, Oregon, Ohio State, and Georgia. The semifinals are scheduled for January 8-9, 2026, and are set to take place at the renowned Fiesta Bowl and Peach Bowl locations.
ESPN will be the primary broadcaster for the majority of the bowl and playoff games, ensuring that fans will have ample opportunity to catch all the action. The CFP National Championship Game will be broadcast at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, providing a thrilling conclusion to the bowl season.
This season’s bowl schedule is a highly anticipated lineup for college football enthusiasts, packed with potential rivalries, underdog stories, and high-stakes gameplay as teams vie for glory on the national stage.
In summary, as the college football community gears up for the 2025-26 season, the upcoming bowl games and playoff format promise an exciting atmosphere filled with competition and enthusiasm from fans across the nation.
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Additional Resources
- NCAA: 2025-26 College Football Bowl Game Schedule
- Wikipedia: College Football Bowls
- NCAA: 2025-26 College Football Playoff Schedule
- Google Search: College Football Playoff 2025
- ESPN: College Football Playoff Bowl Projections
- Google Scholar: College Football Playoff Bowl Projections
- Athlon Sports: Bowl Projections 2025
- Encyclopedia Britannica: College Football
- ESPN Press Room: College Football Bowl Schedule
- Google News: College Football Bowl Schedule
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