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College Football Bowl Projections 2026-27

College Football Playoff
Updated Nov 1, 2026. All times Eastern

Date Bowl Projected Matchup
Jan. 257:30 p.m.
ChampionshipLas Vegas, Nev.
TBD
vs
TBD
National Championship
Jan. 157:30 p.m.
SugarNew Orleans, La.
TBD
vs
TBD
Semifinal
Jan. 147:30 p.m.
OrangeMiami, Fla.
TBD
vs
TBD
Semifinal
Jan. 1TBA
PeachAtlanta, Ga.
vs
TBD
Quarterfinal
Jan. 1TBA
CottonArlington, Tex.
vs
TBD
Quarterfinal
Jan. 1TBA
RosePasadena, Calif.
vs
TBD
Quarterfinal
Dec. 317:30 p.m.
FiestaGlendale, Ariz.
vs
TBD
Quarterfinal
Dec. 18/19TBA
CFP 5 vs. 12TBA
vs
First Round
Dec. 18/19TBA
CFP 6 vs. 11TBA
vs
First Round
Dec. 18/19TBA
CFP 7 vs. 10TBA
vs
First Round
Dec. 18/19TBA
CFP 8 vs. 9TBA
vs
First Round
Other Bowl Games
Jan. 27:30pm
LibertyMemphis, Tenn.
vs
Jan. 25:30pm
ArizonaTucson, Ariz.
vs
Jan. 23:30pm
First ResponderDallas, Tex.
vs
Jan. 2Noon
CitrusOrlando, Fla.
vs
Dec. 317:30pm
TexasHouston, Tex.
Dec. 313:45pm
Las VegasLas Vegas, Nev.
vs
Dec. 312pm
SunEl Paso, Tex.
vs
Dec. 31Noon
ReliaQuestTampa, Fla.
vs
Dec. 303pm
Music CityNashville, Tenn.
vs
Dec. 3011:30am
GatorJacksonville, Fla.
vs
Dec. 299pm
AlamoSan Antonio, Tex.
vs
Dec. 295:30pm
Pop-TartsOrlando, Fla.
vs
Dec. 292pm
BirminghamBirmingham, Ala.
vs
Dec. 282pm
HolidaySan Diego, Calif.
Dec. 282pm
MilitaryAnnapolis, Md.
vs
Dec. 267:30pm
CactusTempe, Ariz.
vs
Dec. 265:30pm
68 VenturesMobile, Ala.
vs
Dec. 263:30pm
Duke's MayoCharlotte, N.C.
vs
Dec. 262pm
FenwayBoston, Mass.
vs
Dec. 26Noon
PinstripeNew York, N.Y.
vs
Dec. 247pm
HawaiiHonolulu, Hawaii
vs
Dec. 242:30pm
New MexicoAlbuquerque, N.M.
vs
Dec. 239pm
FriscoFrisco, Texas
vs
Dec. 237:30pm
PoinsettiaSan Diego, Calif.
vs
Dec. 235:30pm
Armed ForcesFort Worth, Tex.
vs
Dec. 232pm
New OrleansNew Orleans, La.
Dec. 212pm
IndependenceShreveport, La.
vs
Dec. 215pm
CureOrlando, Fla.
vs
Dec. 221:30pm
Puerto RicoBayamon, Puerto Rico
vs
Dec. 212:30pm
Idaho PotatoBoise, Idaho
vs
Dec. 2111am
Myrtle BeachMyrtle Beach, SC
Dec. 182:30pm
GasparillaTampa, Fla.
vs
Dec. 1811am
Boca RatonBoca Raton, Fla.
vs
Dec. 1611am
San JuanSan Juan, Puerto Rico
vs
Dec. 159pm
Frisco ClassicFrisco, Texas
vs
Dec. 155:30pm
Salute to VeteransMontgomery, Ala.
vs
Dec. 12Noon
CelebrationAtlanta, Ga.

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