The 2025-26 College Football Bowl schedule kicks off on December 13 and runs through the College Football Playoff National Championship on January 19. Below are key highlights of the schedule:
Key Dates and Games:
- December 13: Celebration Bowl (South Carolina State vs. Prairie View A&M) at noon and LA Bowl (Boise State vs. Washington State) at 8 PM.
- December 16: Veterans Bowl Salute (Troy vs. Jacksonville State) at 9 PM.
- December 19: Notable games include the College Football Playoff first round featuring Oklahoma vs. Alabama at 8 PM.
- December 27: Key matchups include the Military Bowl (Pitt vs. East Carolina) and the Gator Bowl (Missouri vs. Virginia) among others.
- January 1: Multiple College Football Playoff quarterfinal games, including Ohio State vs. the winner of Texas A&M/Miami.
Playoff Structure:
The College Football Playoff includes first-round, quarterfinal, and semifinal games leading up to the National Championship. The semifinals are set for January 8 and 9, with the title game on January 19.
Other Notable Events:
The article also mentions a historical overview of College Football Playoff scores since its inception in 2014, detailing past champions and significant matchups.
This schedule is subject to updates as the bowl games progress.
