2023 College Football Bowl Game Schedule Guide

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13 December 2023

2023 College Football Bowl Game Schedule Guide

Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) celebrates with teammates after scoring on a 2-yard touchdown run during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast) AP

Follow the MLive guide to the college football bowl season to find the best ways to stream every game.

It is the most wonderful time of the year, college football bowl season. Check out the full schedule, and how to watch every game.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16

Myrtle Beach Bowl

Georgia Southern Eagles vs. Ohio Bobcats

Time: 11 a.m. ET
Where: Brooks Stadium (Conway, S.C.)
Channel: ESPN
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, ESPN+
Spread: Ohio -1.5
Total: Over/Under 53.5

Georgia Southern has lost four straight games while Ohio holds opponents to an average of 265 yards per game.

R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl

Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns

Time: 2:15 p.m. ET
Where: Caesars Superdome (New Orleans, La.)
Channel: ESPN
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, ESPN+
Spread: Jacksonville State -3.5
Total: Over/Under 56

Rich Rodriguez is back in a bowl game with Jacksonville State while Louisiana should have plenty of crowd support at the New Orleans Bowl.

Avocados from Mexico Cure Bowl

Miami RedHawks vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers

Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Where: FBC Mortgage Stadium (Orlando, Fla.)
Channel: ABC
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, ESPN+
Spread: Appalachian State -3.5
Total: Over/Under 48

MAC champs Miami Ohio holds opponents to 16 points a game while Appalachian State scores nearly 35 points per game.

Isleta New Mexico Bowl

New Mexico State Aggies vs. Fresno State Bulldogs

Time: 5:45 p.m. ET
Where: University Stadium (Albuquerque, N.M.)
Channel: ESPN
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, ESPN+
Spread: New Mexico State -2.5
Total: Over/Under 51.5

Fresno State will be without head coach Jeff Tedford for health reasons. The Bulldogs lost three straight to end their season.

Starco Brands L.A. Bowl

UCLA Bruins vs. Boise State Broncos

Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Where: SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, Calif.)
Channel: ABC
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, ESPN+
Spread: UCLA -1.5

Total: Over/Under 50.5

Boise State won four in a row and a Mountain West title after firing its coach midseason. The Bruins, they lost their defensive coordinator to USC and one of their options at quarterback to the transfer portal.

Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl

California Golden Bears vs. Texas Tech Raiders

Time: 9:15 p.m. ET
Where: Independence Stadium (Shreveport, La.)
Channel: ESPN
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, ESPN+
Spread: Texas Tech -2.5
Total: Over/Under 58

Two top-13 running backs in the country meet with Tahj Brooks of Texas Tech and Jaydn Ott of Cal. Texas Tech won 3 of its last 4 games and California won their last three games.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 18

Famous Toastery Bowl

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Old Dominion Monarchs

Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
Where: Jerry Richardson Stadium (Charlotte, N.C.)
Channel: ESPN
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, ESPN+
Spread: Old Dominion -2.5
Total: Over/Under 55.5

Old Dominion scored 11 points in the final two minutes of their last regular season game to become bowl-eligible. Austin Reed averages nearly 280 passing yards per game for Western Kentucky.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19

Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl

UTSA Roadrunners vs. Marshall Thundering Herd

Time: 9 p.m. ET
Where: Toyota Stadium (Frisco, Texas)
Channel: ESPN
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, ESPN+
Spread: UTSA -8.5
Total: Over/Under 55.5

Frank Harris wraps up his seven-year college career as UTSA quarterback. Marshall has lost six of its final eight games.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21

RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl

South Florida Bulls vs. Syracuse Orange

Time: 8 p.m. ET
Where: FAU Stadium (Boca Raton, Fla.)
Channel: ESPN
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, ESPN+
Spread: Syracuse -3.5
Total: Over/Under 58.5

USF became bowl-eligible in their first season under Alex Golesh after going 4-29 over the previous three seasons. Syracuse started 4-0 but Dino Babers was fired after the season took a bad turn.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22

Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Central Florida Knights

Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Fla.)
Channel: ESPN
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, ESPN+
Spread: UCF -4.5
Total: Over/Under 62.5

UCF has played four games this season decided by two or less points. Based on both offenses, this game has the makings of a back-and-forth shootout.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23

76 Birmingham Bowl

Troy Trojans vs. Duke Blue Devils

Time: 12 p.m. ET
Where: Protective Stadium (Birmingham, Ala.)
Channel: ABC
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, ESPN+
Spread: Troy -6.5
Total: Over/Under 44

Duke is without their coach and quarterback. Troy has a good chance to beat a Group of Five team here.

Camellia Bowl

Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Northern Illinois Huskies

Time: 12 p.m. ET
Where: Cramton Bowl (Montgomery, Ala.)
Channel: ESPN
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, ESPN+
Spread: Arkansas State -1.5
Total: Over/Under 53.5

Arkansas State lost their first two games by a combined score of 110-3 before turning things around thanks to dynamic freshman quarterback Jaylen Raynor.

Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl

James Madison Dukes vs. Air Force Falcons

Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Where: Amon G. Carter Stadium (Fort Worth, Texas)
Channel: ABC
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, ESPN+
Spread: James Madison -3
Total: Over/Under 42

James Madison needed things to break their way to be allowed to play in a bowl while Air Force is hoping to get a few players back after injuries derailed an 8-0 start

Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

Georgia State Panthers vs. Utah State Aggies
Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Where: Albertsons Stadium (Boise, Idaho)
Channel: ESPN
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, ESPN+
Spread: Georgia State -2.5
Total: Over/Under 63.5

Georgia State lost their final five games of the season, while Utah State won three of its final four to become bowl-eligible.

68 Ventures Bowl

South Alabama Jaguars vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles

Time: 7 p.m. ET
Where: Hancock Whitney Stadium (Mobile, Ala.)
Channel: ESPN
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, ESPN+
Spread: South Alabama -15.5
Total: Over/Under 47.5

Despite a disappointing 6-6 season, South Alabama is still the biggest favorite of bowl season. Eastern Michigan beat five FBS teams this season with a combined 13-47 record.

SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl

Utah Utes vs. Northwestern Wildcats

Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Where: Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas, Nev.)
Channel: ABC
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, ESPN+
Spread: Utah -7.5
Total: Over/Under 42.5

Utah went 8-4 without their starting quarterback all season. The Northwestern program looked like it was on the verge of falling apart when Pat Fitzgerald was fired in late summer. Both programs persevered and got to a bowl game with winning records.

EasyPost Hawai’i Bowl

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. San Jose State Spartans

Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
Where: Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex (Honolulu, Hi.)
Channel: ESPN
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream
Spread: San Jose State -9.5
Total: Over/Under 54.5

San Jose State won six straight games and was left out of the Mountain West championship game by a random number generator. Coastal Carolina starting quarterback Grayson McCall is in the transfer portal.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26

Quick Lane Bowl

Bowling Green State Falcons vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers

Time: 2 p.m. ET
Where: Ford Field (Detroit, Mich.)
Channel: ESPN
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, ESPN+
Spread: Minnesota -5.5
Total: Over/Under 37

This game features Minnesota, the only team with a losing record to make a bowl game, and Bowling Green, which has won five of their last six games.

SERVPRO First Responder Bowl

Texas State Bobcats vs. Rice Owls

Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
Where: Gerald Jr. Ford Stadium (Dallas, Texas)
Channel: ESPN
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, ESPN+
Spread: Texas State -4.5
Total: Over/Under 60.5

Rice is looking for its first winning season since 2014. Texas State averages 36 points per game and is making their first-ever bowl trip.

Guaranteed Rate Bowl

Kansas Jayhawks vs. UNLV Rebels

Time: 9 p.m. ET
Where: Chase Field (Phoenix, Ariz.)
Channel: ESPN
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, ESPN+
Spread: Kansas -11.5
Total: Over/Under 64.5

Both teams average over 30 points per game, so it should be an entertaining watch.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27

Military Bowl

Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Tulane Green Wave

Time: 2 p.m. ET
Where: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (Annapolis, Md.)
Channel: ESPN
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, ESPN+
Spread: Virginia Tech -7.5
Total: Over/Under 47.5

Tulane lost their head coach to Houston and the future of starting quarterback Michael Pratt is up in the air. Virginia Tech has progressed in Brent Pry’s second season.

Duke’s Mayo Bowl

North Carolina Tar Heels vs. West Virginia Mountaineers

Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
Where: Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, N.C.)
Channel: ESPN
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, ESPN+
Spread: West Virginia -3.5
Total: Over/Under 56.5

Both of these teams score over 30 points per game while giving up over 27 per contest. Stick around for the end to see the winning coach get covered in mayonnaise.

DIRECTV Holiday Bowl

#15 Louisville Cardinals vs. USC Trojans

Time: 8 p.m. ET
Where: Petco Park (San Diego, Calif.)
Channel: FOX
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream
Spread: Louisville -7.5
Total: Over/Under 58

Caleb Williams won’t play for USC, but there’s still plenty of talent on the offensive side of things. Louisville’s offense should have much better success against a USC defense compared to Florida State.

TaxAct Texas Bowl

Texas A&M Aggies vs. #20 Oklahoma State Cowboys

Time: 9 p.m. ET
Where: NRG Stadium (Houston, Texas)
Channel: ESPN
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, ESPN+
Spread: Texas A&M -3.5
Total: Over/Under 53.5

Texas A&M is expected to be without their coach, new-hire Mike Elko and quarterback Max Johnson, who entered the transfer portal. Oklahoma State has a point differential of just +6 despite a 9-4 record.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28

Wasabi Fenway Bowl

#24 SMU Mustangs vs. Boston College Eagles

Time: 11 a.m. ET
Where: Fenway Park (Boston, Mass.)
Channel: ESPN
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, ESPN+
Spread: SMU -10.5
Total: Over/Under 50.5

SMU gets a late December trip to Boston to face off against future ACC foe Boston College.

Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Miami Hurricanes

Time: 2:15 p.m. ET
Where: Yankee Stadium (Bronx, N.Y.)
Channel: ESPN
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, ESPN+
Spread: Miami -3.5
Total: Over/Under 41.5

Rutgers plays a de facto home bowl game as a reward for their winningest season since 2014. Miami will be without their top two quarterbacks.

Pop-Tarts Bowl

#18 North Carolina State Wolfpack vs. #25 Kansas State Wildcats

Time: 5:45 p.m. ET
Where: Camping World Stadium (Orlando, Fla.)
Channel: ESPN
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, ESPN+
Spread: Kansas State -4.5
Total: Over/Under 47.5

This is a matchup of two of the more consistent teams in college football. The winning team gets to eat the mascot.

Valero Alamo Bowl

#14 Arizona Wildcats vs. #12 Oklahoma Sooners

Time: 9:15 p.m. ET
Where: Alamodome (San Antonio, Texas)
Channel: ESPN
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, ESPN+
Spread: Arizona -3.5
Total: Over/Under 62.5

Oklahoma scored 159 points in their final three games of the season, while Arizona finished the season on a six game winning streak.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29

TaxSlayer Gator Bowl

#22 Clemson Tigers vs. Kentucky Wildcats

Time: 12 p.m. ET
Where: EverBank Stadium (Jacksonville, Fla.)
Channel: ESPN
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, ESPN+
Spread: Clemson -7
Total: Over/Under 47.5

Both teams are probably disappointed by their season, which always makes motivation a question.

Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl

#19 Oregon State Beavers vs. #16 Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Time: 2 p.m. ET
Where: Sun Bowl (El Paso, Texas)
Channel: CBS
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, Paramount+
Spread: Notre Dame -10.5
Total: Over/Under 45.5

Oregon State’s Jonathan Smith is headed to Michigan State while quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei is in the transfer portal. The Notre Dame wide receivers room has been decimated by the portal as well.

AutoZone Liberty Bowl

Memphis Tigers vs. Iowa State Cyclones

Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Where: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium (Memphis, Tenn.)
Channel: ESPN
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, ESPN+
Spread: Iowa State -7
Total: Over/Under 57.5

Memphis’ losses this season came to SMU, Tulane and Missouri. Those teams combined to go 32-6. Memphis scored 45+ points six times this season. On the other side, Iowa State allowed just 21.7 points per game.

Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic

#9 Missouri Tigers vs. #7 Ohio State Buckeyes

Time: 8 p.m. ET
Where: AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas)
Channel: ESPN
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream
Spread: Ohio State -2.5
Total: Over/Under 49

Missouri is one of the better stories in college football this season. The question is on the other side, where we’ve seen a rash of names like quarterback Kyle McCord enter the transfer portal. With that being said, there’s no shortage of talent at Ohio State, even in the backup units.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30

Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl

#11 Ole Miss Rebels vs. #10 Penn State Nittany Lions

Time: 12 p.m. ET
Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, Ga.)
Channel: ESPN
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream
Spread: Penn State -4.5
Total: Over/Under 49.5

These teams lost four games, and all four of those losses are to teams ranked in the top seven of the country. Lane Kiffin loves flexing his play-calling prowess and coaching in shootouts, while Penn State prefers to lean on their elite defense.

TransPerfect Music City Bowl

Auburn Tigers vs. Maryland Terrapins

Time: 2 p.m. ET
Where: Nissan Stadium (Nashville, Tenn.)
Channel: ABC
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, ESPN+
Spread: Auburn -2.5
Total: Over/Under 49.5

When on their game, both offenses can move the ball. Hopefully, Hugh Freeze dials up some runs for Auburn while Taulia Tagovailoa plays and spins the ball for Maryland.

Capital One Orange Bowl

#6 Georgia Bulldogs vs. #5 Florida State Seminoles

Time: 4 p.m. ET
Where: Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, Fla.)
Channel: ESPN
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream
Spread: Georgia -14
Total: Over/Under 45.5

Florida State is a two-touchdown underdog in this one, and it’s for the same reason they were left out of the College Football Playoff. The Seminoles are going to come out with something to prove and a massive chip on their shoulders. Will Georgia come close to matching that level of intensity?

Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl

Wyoming vs. Toledo

Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
Where: Arizona Stadium
Channel: CW
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream
Spread: Toledo -1.5
Total: Over/Under 45.5

Toledo lost a nailbiter in Week 1, then won 11 straight before losing in the MAC championship game. Wyoming beat Texas Tech and Appalachian State and was tied with Texas entering the fourth quarter earlier this season. This solid Group of Five matchup features conflicting styles. Toledo scores nearly 34 points a game while Wyoming holds opponents under 23.

MONDAY, JANUARY 1

ReliaQuest Bowl

Wisconsin Badgers vs. #13 LSU Tigers

Time: 12 p.m. ET
Where: Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Fla.)
Channel: ESPN2
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream
Spread: LSU -10.5
Total: Over/Under 55.5

Will Jayden Daniels play after he likely wins the Heisman Trophy? If he does, LSU’s offense suddenly becomes a must watch. Of course, their defense leaves plenty to be desired. Wisconsin ended the season with two straight wins as they look to build momentum under Luke Fickell.

Vrbo Fiesta Bowl

#23 Liberty Flames vs. #8 Oregon Ducks

Time: 1 p.m. ET
Where: State Farm Stadium (Glendale, Ariz.)
Channel: ESPN
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream
Spread: Oregon -15.5
Total: Over/Under 65.5

On one hand, Liberty went undefeated. On the other hand, their strength of schedule ranked 133rd of 133 FBS teams. What will the Ducks motivation level be after narrowly missing out on the Pac-12 championship and likely playoff berth? We know motivation won’t be an issue for Liberty.

Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

#17 Iowa Hawkeyes vs. #21 Tennessee Volunteers

Time: 1 p.m. ET
Where: Camping World Stadium (Orlando, Fla.)
Channel: ABC
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream
Spread: Tennessee -7.5
Total: Over/Under 35.5

If you’re watching this game on New Year’s Day, you’ll wonder if time actually went forward one year or perhaps instead backwards 30 years as you watch Iowa attempt to play offense.

Rose Bowl (CFP Semifinal)

#4 Alabama Crimson Tide vs. #1 Michigan Wolverines

Time: 5 p.m. ET
Where: Rose Bowl (Pasadena, Calif.)
Channel: ESPN
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream
Spread: Michigan -1.5
Total: Over/Under 46.5

Michigan is looking for their first ever college football playoff win. Alabama has three national championships under this format. Both teams are similarly built with a focus on defense and running the ball. Will Michigan get over the hump or will Saban prove he still has it?

Allstate Sugar Bowl (CFP Semifinal)

#3 Texas Longhorns vs. #2 Washington Huskies

Time: 8:45 p.m. ET
Where: Caesars Superdome (New Orleans, La.)
Channel: ESPN
Stream:FuboTV (Free Trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream
Spread: Texas -4.5
Total: Over/Under 64.5

Washington has run the table and overcome every obstacle thrown their way. Texas might finally be back. Michael Penix Jr. and Quinn Ewers are two of the better quarterbacks in the country. Both defenses are solid but exploitable. This is a phenomenal matchup.