The excitement of college football reaches its pinnacle with the onset of the 2024-25 bowl season, featuring a revamped College Football Playoff (CFP) format, fresh matchups, and nail-biting moments. This season marks the inaugural year of the 12-team College Football Playoff, setting the stage for intense competition as teams vie for the national championship. The thrilling playoffs kick off with the quarterfinals, set for Wednesday, January 1, 2025, culminating in the grand finale, the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, scheduled for Monday, January 20.

Bowl games are set to commence with two highlight matchups: the Celebration Bowl and the Salute to Veterans Bowl, both of which promise to deliver electrifying performances.

2024-25 College Football Bowl Game Schedule and Results (All Times ET)

Wednesday, January 1

Peach Bowl: College Football Playoff Quarterfinal No. 3 Texas vs. No. 12 Arizona State Time: 1 p.m. | Channel: ESPN Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA

Rose Bowl: College Football Playoff Quarterfinal No. 1 Oregon vs. No. 6 Ohio State Time: 5 p.m. | Channel: ESPN Location: Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA

Sugar Bowl: College Football Playoff Quarterfinal No. 2 Georgia vs. No. 5 Notre Dame Time: 8:45 p.m. | Channel: ESPN Location: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA

Thursday, January 2

Gator Bowl: No. 14 Ole Miss vs. Duke Time: 7:30 p.m. | Channel: ESPN Location: EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL

Friday, January 3

First Responder Bowl: North Texas vs. Texas State Time: 4 p.m. | Channel: ESPN Location: Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas, TX

Duke's Mayo Bowl: Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech Time: 7:30 p.m. | Channel: ESPN Location: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC

Saturday, January 4

Bahamas Bowl: Liberty vs. Buffalo Time: 11 a.m. | Channel: ESPN2 Location: Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium, Nassau, Bahamas

Thursday, January 9

Orange Bowl: College Football Playoff Semifinal Time: 7:30 p.m. | Channel: ESPN Location: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL

Friday, January 10

Cotton Bowl: College Football Playoff Semifinal Time: 7:30 p.m. | Channel: ESPN Location: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX

Monday, January 20

National Championship Game: Time: 7:30 p.m. | Channel: ESPN Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA

As thrilling as the upcoming games promise to be, let’s not forget the previous bowl game results that have already set the excitement meter high! With many teams showcasing their prowess and fighting spirit, these games will be just a prelude to the intense play-offs.

Recent Bowl Game Highlights

Celebration Bowl (Dec. 14): Jackson State dominated South Carolina State, winning 28-7 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Salute to Veterans Bowl (Dec. 14): South Alabama edged out Western Michigan with a 30-23 victory, thrilling fans at Cramton Bowl.

More Outcome Action: Notable Game Results

Frisco Bowl: No. 25 Memphis secured a narrow 42-37 win over West Virginia.

Pivotal Matchups: No. 5 Notre Dame triumphed against No. 8 Indiana with 27-17, and No. 3 Texas asserted dominance over No. 16 Clemson with a 38-24 victory in playoff rounds.

The 2024-25 bowl season is poised to be unforgettable, with iconic games on the calendar and fervent fan engagement. Who will rise to claim the prestigious title in this historic playoff format? Stay tuned for an action-packed football season as passion, skill, and rivalry collide!