College football bowl games: Who plays today Wednesday Dec. 31? Teams, times and matchups
Here’s everything you need to know about the College football bowl schedule for Wednesday January 31.
As bowl season rolls through the holidays, today brings a slate of exciting matchups featuring both traditional postseason bowls and a College Football Playoff quarterfinal.
These games are part of the 2025-26 bowl schedule that runs through early January.
ReliaQuest Bowl
Iowa vs. Vanderbilt
• Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. ET
• Location: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
• TV: ESPN
This matchup pits the Big Ten’s Iowa Hawkeyes against the SEC’s Vanderbilt Commodores in one of the day’s earlier games, offering plenty of mid-day excitement.
Iowa depth chart for the Reliaquest Bowl vs. Vanderbilt
— Eliot Clough (@EliotClough) December 23, 2025
No TJ Hall at corner. Appears everyone else is available. pic.twitter.com/ZqKTql0BwP
Sun Bowl
Arizona State vs. Duke
• Kickoff: 2:00 p.m. ET
• Location: Sun Bowl Stadium, El Paso, Texas
• TV: CBS
One of the most historic bowls on the calendar, this contest sees Arizona State taking on Duke in a classic late-afternoon kickoff on the border.
The BBQ & talent-show btwn Duke & Arizona State was fun & ended w/a hug. It was the first time the two teams were in the same room together before facing off in the 92nd edition of the Sun Bowl on the 31st in El Paso.#ASUvsDUKE #bowlseason #SunDevils #BlueDevils #collegefootball pic.twitter.com/HFU918PaVp
— El Paso Visuals Deportivos (@ElPasoVisuals) December 29, 2025
Citrus Bowl
Michigan vs. Texas
• Kickoff: 3:00 p.m. ET
• Location: Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida
• TV: ABC
Two perennial power teams square off in this matchup often known for high stakes late in the season.
The Cheez-It Citrus Bowl returns to DTO tomorrow, Dec 31! Michigan Wolverines vs Texas Longhorns kicks off at 3 PM at Camping World Stadium.
— Downtown Orlando (@DWNTWN_ORLANDO) December 30, 2025
Make it a full day in downtown with dining, free shuttles, Fan Fest, and more!
Tickets and info here: https://t.co/FaqmT5BskX pic.twitter.com/X3AbelQle4
Las Vegas Bowl
Nebraska vs. Utah
• Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada
• TV: ESPN
In the desert spotlight, Nebraska face Utah in what should be a spirited bowl battle.
Heinrich Haarberg grew up a Husker fan and his father played for Nebraska.
— Hail Varsity (@HailVarsity) December 28, 2025
Haarberg will complete his own NU career vs. Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl on Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/vbSfufzc93
College Football Playoff Quarterfinal
Miami vs. Ohio State (Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic)
• Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Location: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
• TV: ESPN / WatchESPN
Probably the most anticipated game of the day, this CFP quarterfinal features Ohio State taking on Miami in one of the four New Year’s Six settings that now serve as playoff games.
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