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.
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.
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.
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.
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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