It’s that time of year again – college football’s postseason spectacle, where dreams are chased in confetti-filled stadiums across the nation. From the historic Rose Bowl to the sun-drenched beaches of Hawaii, 42 bowl games ignite a whirlwind of rivalries, upsets, and crowning moments.
Witness dynasties defend crowns, Cinderella’s rise to prominence, and rivalries reignite under the bright bowl lights. In this postseason odyssey, legacies are forged, hearts are tested, and champions are crowned.
Get ready to witness the ultimate college football spectacle – every Division I Bowl Game, a celebration of passion, grit, and the unyielding spirit of the game.
Rose Bowl
First Game: 1902
Venue: Rose Bowl, Pasedena, California
Latest Winner: Michigan Wolverines (2023)
The Rose Bowl Game boasts the title of the first ever postseason college football game, established in 1902. Traditionally played on New Year’s Day, it’s been a cherished part of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses’ for decades.
Orange Bowl
First Game: 1935
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
Latest Winner: Georgia Bulldogs (2023)
The Orange Bowl, college football royalty, boasts rich history. From Miami Hurricanes gridiron battles to national championship clashes, it’s seen legends dance and dynasties crowned.
Sugar Bowl
First Game: 1935
Venue: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
Latest Winner: Washington Huskies (2023)
From SEC champions vying for national titles to thrilling underdog upsets, the Sugar Bowl serves up sweet memories for fans and players alike.
Cotton Bowl
First Game: 1937
Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Latest Winner: Missouri Tiggers (2023)
The Cotton Bowl Classic itself, now played at AT&T Stadium, crowns a champion each December in a thrilling showdown of top teams.
Peach Bowl
First Game: 1968
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
Latest Winner: Ole Miss Rebels (2023)
Once an ACC vs. SEC battleground, it now hosts top contenders vying for championship glory. Chick-fil-A’s sponsorship adds a dash of southern charm.
Fiesta Bowl
First Game: 1971
Venue: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Latest Winner: Oregon Ducks (2023)
Usually, Conference USA champs and at-large selections from Pac-12, Big 12, or Notre Dame grace the field.
Sun Bowl
First Game: 1935
Venue: Sun Bowl Stadium, El Paso, Texa
Latest Winner: Notre Dame (2023)
Pac-12 and ACC conference titans clash for victory at the iconic Sun Bowl stadium, bringing fans roaring crowds and exciting plays.
Gator Bowl
First Game: 1946
Venue: EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida
Latest Winner: Clemson Tigers (2023)
This Jacksonville tradition, kicking off in 1946, is a college football classic. Two top teams battle it out in the iconic EverBank Stadium.
Citrus Bowl
First Game: 1946
Venue: Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida
Latest Winner: Tennessee Volunteers (2023)
This annual clash pits top teams from the Big Ten and SEC conferences, serving up a citrus-flavored showdown for college football fans.
Liberty Bowl
First Game: 1959
Venue: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee
Latest Winner: Memphis Tigers
The Liberty Bowl, a college football classic, has seen SEC and Big 12 contenders clash since 1959.
Independence Bowl
First Game: 1976
Venue: Independence Stadium, Shreveport, Louisiana
Latest Winner: Texas Tech Red Raiders (2023)
This prestigious bowl, sponsored by Radiance Technologies, welcomes conferences like the Big 12 and Pac-12 for a thrilling matchup.
Holiday Bowl
First Game: 1978
Venue: Petco Park, San Diego, California
Latest Winner: USC Trojans (2023)
Traditionally, the Pac-12 and Atlantic Coast Conferences send their champions, but wildcards can shake things up.
ReliaQuest Bowl
First Game: 1986
Venue: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
Latest Winner: LSU Tigers (2023)
Tampa Bay’s ReliaQuest Bowl pits Big Ten against SEC on New Year’s Day.
Guaranteed Rate Bowl
First Game: 1989
Venue: Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
Latest Winner: Kansas Jayhawks (2023)
Teams from the Big 12 and Mountain West Conferences face off in this exciting postseason clash.
Pop-Tarts Bowl
First Game: 1990
Venue: Campin World Stadium, Orlando, Florida
Latest Winner: Kansas State Wildcats (2023)
Two hungry teams from the ACC and Big 12 Conferences battle it out at Camping World Stadium.
Las Vegas Bowl
First Game: 1992
Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Paradise, Nevada
Latest Winner: Northwestern Wildcats (2023)
Glittering under desert lights, the Las Vegas Bowl pits college teams from the Pac-12 against SEC (in 2024) or Big Ten (like this past December).
Alamo Bowl
First Game: 1993
Venue: Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas
Latest Winner: Arizona Wildcats (2023)
The annual Alamo Bowl pits college football powers from the Pac-12 and Big 12 conferences.
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
First Game: 1997
Venue: Albertsons Stadium, Boise, Idaho
Latest Winner: Georgia State Panthers (2023)
Teams from the Mountain West and Sun Belt Conferences battle for bragging rights and a hefty helping of potato pride.
Music City Bowl
First Game: 1998
Venue: Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee
Latest Winner: Maryland Terrapins (2023)
College football teams from the SEC and Big Ten face off at Nissan Stadium.
68 Ventures Bowl
First Game: 1999
Venue: Hancock Whitney Stadium, Mobile, Alabama
Latest Winner: South Alabama Jaguars (2023)
The 68 Ventures Bowl pits teams from the Sun Belt Conference and Mid-American Conference.
New Orleans Bowl
First Game: 2001
Venue: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
Latest Winner: Jacksonville State Gamecocks (2023)
Teams from Conference-USA and the Sun Belt Conference battle it out annually at the iconic Caesars Superdome.
Hawaiʻi Bowl
First Game: 2002
Venue: Clarence T. C. Ching Athletics Complex, Honolulu, Hawaii
Latest Winner: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (2023)
The Hawaiʻi Bowl pits a Mountain West Conference team against a contender from either the American Athletic or Conference USA.
Duke’s Mayo Bowl
First Game: 2002
Venue: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
Latest Winner: West Virginia Mountaineers (2023)
It features an ACC team squaring off against rivals from either the SEC, Big Ten, or Big 12.
Armed Forces Bowl
First Game: 2003
Venue: Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, Texas
Latest Winner: Air Force Falcons (2023)
Two squads clash for the win, one typically from the Mountain West Conference, the other from various leagues like Sun Belt.
Texas Bowl
First Game: 2006
Venue: NRG Staduim, Houston, Texas
Latest Winner: Oklahoma State Cowboys (2023)
Teams from the SEC and Big 12 conferences clash for bragging rights and bowl victory glory.
Birmingham Bowl
First Game: 2006
Venue: Protective Stadium, Birmingham, Alabama
Latest Winner: Duke Blue Devils (2023)
Two teams from the Sun Belt and Atlantic Coast conferences collide in a December showdown.
New Mexico Bowl
First Game: 2006
Venue: University Stadium, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Latest Winner: Fresno State Bulldogs (2023)
Colleges from Conference USA and Mountain West Conference teams battle it out in a post-season showdown.
Military Bowl
First Game: 2008
Venue: Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, Maryland
Latest Winner: Virginia Tech Hokies (2023)
The Military Bowl, honoring U.S. service members, pits teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference against the American Athletic Conference in a December post-season clash.
Gasparilla Bowl
First Game: 2008
Venue: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
Latest Winner: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (2023)
The Gasparilla Bowl, Tampa’s pirate-themed post-season clash, pits top teams from the American Athletic Conference and Southeastern Conference.
Pinstripe Bowl
First Game: 2010
Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
Latest Winner: Rutgers Scarlet Knights (2023)
Teams from the Big Ten and Atlantic Coast Conferences duke it out for the George M. Steinbrenner Trophy in this 13-year-old New York tradition.
First Responder Bowl
First Game: 2010
Venue: Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas, Texas
Latest Winner: Texas State Bobcats (2023)
Held in Texas, the game features squads from conferences like the ACC, Big 12, and American.
Bahamas Bowl
First Game: 2014
Venue: Thomas Robinson Stadium, Nassau, Bahamas
Latest Winner: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (2023)
The sun-kissed Bahamas Bowl, once the longest-running international bowl game, pits teams from the Mid-American Conference and Conference USA in a tropical showdown
Boca Raton Bowl
First Game: 2014
Venue: FAU Stadium, Boca Raton, Florida
Latest Winner: South Florida Bulls, 2023
This NCAA post-season gem features two top Division I FBS teams battling it out for the Howard Schnellenberger trophy.
Camellia Bowl
First Game: 2014
Venue: Cramton Bowl, Montgomery, Alabama
Latest Winner: Norther Illinois Huskies (2023)
The Camellia Bowl, named for Alabama’s state flower, is a college football showdown between Sun Belt and Mid-American Conference teams, played annually at historic Cramton Bowl in Montgomery.
Quick Lane Bowl
First Game: 2014
Venue: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan
Latest Winner: Minnesota Golden Gophers (2023)
Ford Field roars with clashing colors each December as a Big Ten team meets a Mid-American Conference challenger.
Cure Bowl
First Game: 2015
Venue: FBC Mortgage Stadium, Orlando, Flordia
Latest Winner: Appalachian State Mountaineers (2023)
This bowl game pits teams from the American & Sun Belt Conferences.
Arizona Bowl
First Game: 2015
Venue: Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Arizona
Latest Winner: Wyoming Cowboys (2023)
Since 2015, it’s been a battleground for bowl-eligible teams from the Mountain West and Mid-American conferences.
Frisco Bowl
First Game: 2017
Venue: Toyota Stadium, Frisco, Texas
Latest Winner: UTSA Roadrunners (2023)
One team hails from the American Athletic Conference, while the other is an at-large selection.
Myrtle Beach Bowl
First Game: 2020
Venue: Brooks Stadium, Conway, South Carolina
Latest Winner: Ohio Bobcats (2023)
Teams from Conference USA, the MAC, and Sun Belt Conference battle for bragging rights under the Carolina pines.
Fenway Bowl
First Game: 2021
Venue: Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts
Latest Winner: Boston College Eagles (2023)
Teams from the American Athletic Conference clash with those from the Atlantic Coast Conference.
LA Bowl
First Game: 2021
Venue: SoFi Stadium, Ingledwood, California
Latest Winner: UCLA Bruins (2023)
The LA Bowl set up the Mountain West Conference champ (or runner-up if needed) against the Pac-12’s 5th pick.
Celebration Bowl
First Game: 2015
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
Latest Winner: Florida A&M Rattlers (2023)
The Celebration Bowl crowns college football champions at Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs). Played annually in Atlanta, it pits the champs of the MEAC (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) vs. the SWAC (Southwestern Athletic Conference).