The most festive time of the year has arrived! Christmas is spectacular and ringing in a new year is always fun, but College Football Bowl Season is the real holiday worth celebrating! In total, 82 teams will participate in one of 41 college football bowl games. This year, there are four extra college football postseason games as well thanks to the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff.
From the Gasparilla Bowl to the prestigious Rose Bowl Game, the 2024-25 college football bowl games schedule includes countless must-see matchups and compelling storylines that are sure to bring plenty of cheer this holiday season. Which teams will win the trophy or rings during this bowl season?
College Football Bowl Season Schedule 2024-25
The 2024-25 College Football Bowl Season schedule kicks off on Saturday, December 14th in primetime. Although the annual Army-Navy game is not a bowl, it will also be played that same day. Following Week 15 NFL action, bowl games will resume on Tuesday, December 17th and continue well into the new year in advance of the College Football Playoff Semifinals. The college football postseason will conclude on Monday, January 20th with the CFP National Championship in Atlanta.
Whether you are a diehard fan of a specific school, looking to scout future NFL draftees for dynasty fantasy football or simply need an escape from annoying relatives and/or coworkers at holiday parties, having the full bowl season schedule on hand is a must. The following provides a full road map to navigate the upcoming college football bowl games.
Our 2024-25 College Football Bowl Season schedule is complete with dates, start times, matchups and info on how to watch TV coverage for every game. Merry Bowl Season indeed! Enjoy!
College Football Bowl Games Schedule 2024-25: Matchups, Start Times and How to Watch Bowl Season
Saturday, Dec. 14
Salute to Veterans Bowl
South Alabama Jaguars (6-6, 5-3 SBC) vs. Western Michigan Broncos (6-6, 5-3 MAC)
Time: 9 p.m. EST
Venue: Cramton Bowl — Montgomery, AL
Coverage: ESPN
Tuesday, Dec. 17
Frisco Bowl
Memphis Tigers (10-2, 6-2 AAC) vs. West Virginia Mountaineers (6-6, 5-4 Big 12)
Time: 9 p.m. EST
Venue: Toyota Stadium — Frisco, TX
Coverage: ESPN
Wednesday, Dec. 18
Boca Raton Bowl
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (8-5, 6-2 CUSA) vs. James Madison Dukes (8-4, 4-4 SBC)
Time: 5:30 p.m. EST
Venue: FAU Stadium — Boca Raton, FL
Coverage: ESPN
LA Bowl
California Golden Bears (6-6, 2-6 ACC) vs. UNLV Rebels (10-3, 6-1 MWC)
Time: 9 p.m. EST
Venue: SoFi Stadium — Inglewood, CA
Coverage: ABC
Thursday, Dec. 19
New Orleans Bowl
Georgia Southern (8-4, 6-2 SBC) vs. Sam Houston State (9-3, 6-2 CUSA)
Time: 7 p.m. EST
Venue: Caesars Superdome — New Orleans, LA
Coverage: ESPN2
Friday, Dec. 20
Cure Bowl
Ohio Bobcats (10-3, 7-1 SBC) vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks (9-4, 7-1 CUSA)
Time: 12 p.m. EST
Venue: Exploria Stadium — Orlando, FL
Coverage: ESPN
Gasparilla Bowl
Tulane Green Wave (9-4, 7-1 AAC) vs. Florida Gators (7-5, 4-4 SEC)
Time: 3:30 p.m. EST
Venue: Raymond James Stadium — Tampa, FL
Coverage: ESPN
College Football Playoff First Round
Indiana Hoosiers (11-1, 8-1 Big Ten) at Notre Dame Fighting Irish (11-1)
Time: 8 p.m. EST
Venue: Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame, IN
Coverage: ABC/ESPN
Saturday, Dec. 21
College Football Playoff First Round
SMU Mustangs (11-2, 8-0 ACC) at Penn State Nittany Lions (11-2, 8-1 Big Ten)
Time: 12 p.m. EST
Venue: Beaver Stadium, University Park, PA
Coverage: TNT
College Football Playoff First Round
Clemson Tigers (10-3, 7-1 ACC) at Texas Longhorns (11-2, 7-1 SEC)
Time: 4 p.m. EST
Venue: DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX
Coverage: TNT
College Football Playoff First Round
Tennessee Volunteers (10-2, 6-2 SEC) at Ohio State Buckeyes (10-2, 7-2 Big Ten)
Time: 8 p.m. EST
Venue: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, OH
Coverage: ABC/ESPN
Monday, Dec. 23
Myrtle Beach Bowl
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (6-6, 3-5 SBC) vs. UTSA Roadrunners (6-6, 4-4 AAC)
Time: 11 a.m. EST
Venue: Brooks Stadium — Conway, SC
Coverage: ESPN
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
Northern Illinois Huskies (7-5, 4-4 MAC) vs. Fresno State Bulldogs (6-6, 4-3 MWC)
Time: 2:30 p.m. EST
Venue: Albertsons Stadium — Boise, ID
Coverage: ESPN
Tuesday, Dec. 24
Hawai’i Bowl
South Florida Bulls (6-6, 4-4 AAC) vs. San Jose State Spartans (7-5, 3-4 MWC)
Time: 8 p.m. EST
Venue: Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex — Honolulu, HI
Coverage: ESPN
Thursday, Dec. 26
GameAbove Sports Bowl
Pittsburgh Panthers (7-5, 3-5 ACC) vs. Toledo Rockets (7-5, 4-4 MAC)
Time: 2 p.m. EST
Venue: Ford Field — Detroit, MI
Coverage: ESPN
Rate Bowl
Rutgers Scarlet Knights (7-5, 4-5 Big Ten) vs. Kansas State Wildcats (8-4, 5-4 Big 12)
Time: 5:30 p.m. EST
Venue: Chase Field — Phoenix, AZ
Coverage: ESPN
68 Ventures Bowl
Arkansas State Red Wolves (7-5, 5-3 SBC) vs. Bowling Green Falcons (7-5, 6-2 MAC)
Time: 9 p.m. EST
Venue: Hancock Whitney Stadium — Mobile, AL
Coverage: ESPN
Friday, Dec. 27
Armed Forces Bowl
Oklahoma Sooners (6-6, 2-6 SEC) vs. Navy Midshipmen (8-3, 6-2 AAC)
Time: 12 p.m. EST
Venue: Amon G. Carter Stadium — Forth Worth, TX
Coverage: ESPN
Birmingham Bowl
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (7-5, 5-3 ACC) vs. Vanderbilt Commodores (6-6, 3-5 SEC)
Time: 3:30 p.m. EST
Venue: Protective Stadium — Birmingham, AL
Coverage: ESPN
Liberty Bowl
Texas Tech Red Raiders (8-4, 6-3 Big 12) vs. Arkansas Razorbacks (6-6, 3-5 SEC)
Time: 7 p.m. EST
Venue: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium — Memphis, TN
Coverage: ESPN
Holiday Bowl
Syracuse Orange (9-3, 5-3 ACC) vs. Washington State Cougars (8-4, 0-1 Pac-12)
Time: 8 p.m. EST
Venue: Snapdragon Stadium — San Diego, CA
Coverage: FOX
Las Vegas Bowl
Texas A&M Aggies (8-4, 5-3 SEC) vs. USC Trojans (6-6, 4-5 Big Ten)
Time: 10:30 p.m. EST
Venue: Allegiant Stadium — Las Vegas, NV
Coverage: ESPN
Saturday, Dec. 28
Fenway Bowl
UConn Huskies (8-4) vs. North Carolina Tar Heels (6-6, 3-5 ACC)
Time: 11 a.m. EST
Venue: Fenway Park — Boston, MA
Coverage: ESPN
Pinstripe Bowl
Boston College Eagles (7-5, 4-4 ACC) vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers (6-6, 3-6 Big Ten)
Time: 12 p.m. EST
Venue: Yankee Stadium — Bronx, NY
Coverage: ABC
New Mexico Bowl
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (10-3, 7-1 SBC) vs. TCU Horned Frogs (8-4, 6-3 Big 12)
Time: 2:15 p.m. EST
Venue: University Stadium — Albuquerque, NM
Coverage: ESPN
Pop-Tarts Bowl
Iowa State Cyclones (10-3, 7-2 Big 12) vs. Miami Hurricanes (10-2, 6-2 ACC)
Time: 3:30 p.m. EST
Venue: Camping World Stadium — Orlando, FL
Coverage: ABC
Arizona Bowl
Miami (Ohio) RedHawks (8-5, 7-1 MAC) vs. Colorado State Rams (8-4, 6-1 MWC)
Time: 4:30 p.m. EST
Venue: Arizona Stadium — Tucson, AZ
Coverage: The CW Network
Military Bowl
East Carolina Pirates (7-5, 5-3 AAC) vs. NC State Wolfpack (6-6, 3-5 ACC)
Time: 5:45 p.m. EST
Venue: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium — Annapolis, MD
Coverage: ESPN
Alamo Bowl
BYU Cougars (10-2, 7-2 Big 12) vs. Colorado Buffaloes (9-3, 7-2 Big 12)
Time: 7:30 p.m. EST
Venue: Alamodome — San Antonio, TX
Coverage: ABC
Independence Bowl
Marshall Thundering Herd (10-3, 7-1 SBC) vs. Army Black Knights (11-1, 8-0 AAC)
Time: 9:15 p.m. EST
Venue: Independence Stadium — Shreveport, LA
Coverage: ESPN
Monday, Dec. 30
Music City Bowl
Iowa Hawkeyes (8-4, 6-3 Big Ten) vs. Missouri Tigers (9-3, 5-3 SEC)
Time: 2:30 p.m. EST
Venue: Nissan Stadium — Nashville, TN
Coverage: ESPN
Tuesday, Dec. 31
ReliaQuest Bowl
Alabama Crimson Tide (9-3, 5-3 SEC) vs. Michigan Wolverines (7-5, 5-4 Big Ten)
Time: 12 p.m. EST
Venue: Raymond James Stadium — Tampa, FL
Coverage: ESPN
Sun Bowl
Louisville Cardinals (8-4, 5-3 ACC) vs. Washington Huskies (6-6, 4-5 Big Ten)
Time: 2 p.m. EST
Venue: Sun Bowl — El Paso, TX
Coverage: CBS
Citrus Bowl
South Carolina Gamecocks (9-3, 5-3 SEC) vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (9-3, 6-3 Big Ten)
Time: 3 p.m. EST
Venue: Camping World Stadium — Orlando, FL
Coverage: ABC
Texas Bowl
Baylor Bears (8-4, 6-3 Big 12) vs. LSU Tigers (8-4, 5-3 SEC)
Time: 3:30 p.m. EST
Venue: NRG Stadium — Houston, TX
Coverage: ESPN
Fiesta Bowl — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal
TBD vs. Boise State Broncos (12-1, 7-0 MWC)
Time: 7:30 p.m. EST
Venue: State Farm Stadium — Glendale, AZ
Coverage: ESPN
Wednesday, Jan. 1
Peach Bowl — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal
TBD vs. Arizona State Sun Devils (11-2, 7-2 Big 12)
Time: 1 p.m. EST
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium — Atlanta, GA
Coverage: ESPN
Rose Bowl Game — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal
TBD vs. Oregon Ducks (13-0, 9-0 Big Ten)
Time: 5 p.m. EST
Venue: Rose Bowl — Pasadena, CA
Coverage: ESPN
Sugar Bowl — College Football Playoff Quarterfinal
TBD vs. Georgia Bulldogs (11-2, 6-2 SEC)
Time: 8:45 p.m. EST
Venue: Caesars Superdome — New Orleans, LA
Coverage: ESPN
Thursday, Jan. 2
Gator Bowl
Duke Blue Devils (9-3, 5-3 ACC) vs. Ole Miss Rebels (9-3, 5-3 SEC)
Time: 7:30 p.m. EST
Venue: EverBank Stadium — Jacksonville, FL
Coverage: ESPN
Friday, Jan. 3
First Responder Bowl
North Texas Mean Green (6-6, 3-5 AAC) vs. Texas State Bobcats (7-5, 5-3 SBC)
Time: 4 p.m. EST
Venue: Gerald J. Ford Stadium — Dallas, TX
Coverage: ESPN
Duke’s Mayo Bowl
Minnesota Golden Gophers (7-5, 5-4 Big Ten) vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (6-6, 4-4 ACC)
Time: 7:30 p.m. EST
Venue: Bank of America Stadium — Charlotte, NC
Coverage: ESPN
Saturday, Jan. 4
Bahamas Bowl
Buffalo Bulls (8-4, 6-2 MAC) vs. Liberty Flames (8-3, 5-3 CUSA)
Time: 11 a.m. EST
Venue: Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium — Nassau, Bahamas
Coverage: ESPN
Thursday, Jan. 9
Orange Bowl — College Football Playoff Semifinal
TBD vs. TBD
Time: 7:30 p.m. EST
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium — Miami Gardens, FL
Coverage: ESPN
Friday, Jan. 10
Cotton Bowl Classic — College Football Playoff Semifinal
TBD vs. TBD
Time: 7:30 p.m. EST
Venue: AT&T Stadium — Arlington, TX
Coverage: ESPN
Monday, Jan. 20
College Football Playoff National Championship
TBD vs. TBD
Time: 7:30 p.m. EST
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium — Atlanta, GA
Coverage: ESPN
