The 2024-25 college football bowl season is gearing up to be an exciting time for players and fans alike. Kicking off on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, with the College Football Playoff (CFP) Quarterfinals, the season will run until Monday, January 20, culminating in the prestigious College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
This year marks a significant change as it is the first year of the 12-team College Football Playoff format, allowing for more teams to compete for the national championship. The bowl games will commence with the Celebration Bowl and the Salute to Veterans Bowl, setting the stage for thrilling matchups.
Key Matchups and Bowl Schedule
(All times are in ET)
Wednesday, January 1
- CFP Quarterfinal Game (Peach Bowl)
No. 3 Texas vs. 12 Arizona State
1 PM | ESPN - CFP Quarterfinal Game (Rose Bowl)
No. 1 Oregon vs. No. 6 Ohio State
5 PM | ESPN - CFP Quarterfinal Game (Sugar Bowl)
No. 2 Georgia vs. No. 5 Notre Dame
8:45 PM | ESPN
Thursday, January 2
- Gator Bowl
No. 14 Ole Miss vs. Duke
7:30 PM | ESPN
Friday, January 3
- First Responder Bowl
North Texas vs. Texas State
4 PM | ESPN - Duke’s Mayo Bowl
Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech
7:30 PM | ESPN
Further Notable Dates
- CFP Semifinal Game (Orange Bowl)
January 9, 7:30 PM | ESPN - CFP Semifinal Game (Cotton Bowl)
January 10, 7:30 PM | ESPN - CFP National Championship Game
January 20, 7:30 PM | ESPN
Fans can stay updated as the bowl season progresses, with ongoing coverage of final scores, television information, and details about upcoming matchups.
