The 2024-2025 college bowl season promises to be one of the most exciting in college football history, notably marking the first year the College Football Playoff includes 12 teams. Additionally, a total of 36 bowl games will be held, offering action-packed weeks on the gridiron.
College Football Playoff
Friday, December 20:
#10 Indiana vs. #7 Notre Dame
Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, Indiana
Time: 8:00 PM (ET)
Broadcast: ABC/ESPN
Saturday, December 21:
#11 SMU vs. #6 Penn State
Beaver Stadium, State College, Pennsylvania
Time: 12:00 PM (ET)
Broadcast: TNT
#12 Clemson vs. #5 Texas
Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, Texas
Time: 4:00 PM (ET)
Broadcast: TNT
#9 Tennessee vs. #8 Ohio State
Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
Time: 8:00 PM (ET)
Broadcast: ESPN
Quarterfinals:
December 31:
Fiesta Bowl: #3 Boise State vs. TBD
State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Time: 7:30 PM (ET)
January 1:
Peach Bowl: #4 Arizona State vs. TBD
Rose Bowl: #1 Oregon vs. TBD
Sugar Bowl: #2 Georgia vs. TBD
Semifinals:
January 9-10: Orange Bowl and Cotton Bowl.
National Final:
January 20:
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Time: 7:30 PM (ET)
Other notable bowls
December 14:
Cricket Celebration Bowl: Jackson State vs. South Carolina State
IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl: South Alabama vs. Western Michigan
December 24:
Hawai’i Bowl: South Florida vs. San José State
December 31:
ReliaQuest Bowl: Alabama vs. Michigan
Sun Bowl: Louisville vs. Washington
The full schedule reflects the wealth of matchups and rivalries that characterize this time of year. Fans can enjoy exciting games as teams battle for college glory. Get ready for an unforgettable bowl season!