Archive · 26 Dec 2025
College Football Bowl Games on December 26
Today, December 26, there are three exciting college football bowl games.
The first game is between Central Michigan and Northwestern at 1:00 PM ET in Detroit.
Central Michigan has a versatile quarterback rotation and a strong running game, while Northwestern has a balanced offense and solid defense.
The second game is between New Mexico and Minnesota at 4:30 PM ET in Phoenix.
New Mexico is on a hot streak, and Minnesota has a long bowl winning streak.
The last game is between Florida International and UTSA at 8:00 PM ET in Dallas.
These teams have played each other before, and both have had successful seasons.
Fans can watch all these games on ESPN.
The college football bowl season kicks off on December 26 with three games: Central Michigan vs. Northwestern, New Mexico vs. Minnesota, and Florida International vs. UTSA.
Central Michigan (7-5) and Northwestern (6-6) will play in the GameAbove Sports Bowl at 1:00 PM ET in Detroit, featuring a Midwestern showdown with strong offenses and defenses.
New Mexico (9-3) and Minnesota (7-5) will face off in the Rate Bowl at 4:30 PM ET in Phoenix, with Minnesota holding an eight-game bowl winning streak.
Florida International (7-5) and UTSA (6-6) will meet in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl at 8:00 PM ET in Dallas, with both teams having recent success and familiar history.
All games will be broadcast on ESPN, offering a full day of college football action.
- Who
- College football teams: Central Michigan, Northwestern, New Mexico, Minnesota, Florida International, UTSA
- What
- College football bowl games
- When
- December 26
- Where
- Detroit, Phoenix, Dallas
- Why
- To conclude the college football season with bowl games
- GameAbove Sports Bowl
- Central Michigan vs Northwestern, 1:00 PM ET, ESPN, Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan
- Rate Bowl
- New Mexico vs Minnesota, 4:30 PM ET, ESPN, Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
- SERVPRO First Responder Bowl
- Florida International vs UTSA, 8:00 PM ET, ESPN, Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas, Texas
- Central Michigan Record
- 7-5
- Northwestern Record
- 6-6
- New Mexico Record
- 9-3
- Minnesota Record
- 7-5
- Florida International Record
- 7-5
- UTSA Record
- 6-6