Texas Football Bowl Season Guide 2025: Every Matchup, Time, and Channel
Your complete guide to the 2025-26 bowl season for Texas teams. From the CFP to the Citrus Bowl, find out when and where every Texas squad is playing.
It's officially bowl season in the Lone Star State, and 2025 has delivered a historic slate of matchups. From College Football Playoff contenders to New Year's Six showdowns, here is everything you need to know to watch every Texas team this postseason.
College Football Playoff
Texas A&M Aggies (11-1) vs. Miami Hurricanes (10-2)
Event: CFP First Round Date: Saturday, Dec. 20 Time: 11:00 AM CT TV: TNT Location: Kyle Field, College Station, TX
The Aggies host a home playoff game at Kyle Field, welcoming the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes. Coming off a historic 11-win season, A&M looks to advance to the quarterfinals behind their stout defense and electric atmosphere.
Texas Tech Red Raiders (12-1) vs. Winner of Oregon/JMU
Event: Capital One Orange Bowl (CFP Quarterfinal) Date: Thursday, Jan. 1 Time: 11:00 AM CT TV: ESPN Location: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
As the No. 4 seed and Big 12 Champions, Texas Tech earned a first-round bye. They will face the winner of the Oregon vs. James Madison matchup in the Orange Bowl. The Red Raiders' high-octane offense is ready for the national stage.
Major Bowl Games
Texas Longhorns (9-3) vs. Michigan Wolverines (9-3)
Event: Cheez-It Citrus Bowl Date: Wednesday, Dec. 31 Time: 2:00 PM CT TV: ABC Location: Camping World Stadium, Orlando, FL
A clash of blue bloods closes out 2025. Steve Sarkisian’s Longhorns face Michigan in a battle of physical brands. With 10 wins on the table, Texas is looking to cap their inaugural SEC season with a statement victory over a Big Ten power.
TCU Horned Frogs (8-4) vs. USC Trojans (9-3)
Event: Valero Alamo Bowl Date: Tuesday, Dec. 30 Time: 8:00 PM CT TV: ESPN Location: Alamodome, San Antonio, TX
Old rivals renew hostilities in San Antonio. The Horned Frogs stay in-state to face Lincoln Riley and USC. Expect plenty of points in what promises to be one of the most entertaining non-playoff bowls.
SMU Mustangs (8-4) vs. Arizona Wildcats (9-3)
Event: DirecTV Holiday Bowl Date: Friday, Jan. 2 Time: 7:00 PM CT TV: FOX Location: Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, CA
The Mustangs head west to San Diego. After a solid ACC campaign, SMU matches up against a surging Arizona team in a game that highlights two of the nation's most exciting offenses.
Houston Cougars (9-3) vs. LSU Tigers (7-5)
Event: Kinder's Texas Bowl Date: Saturday, Dec. 27 Time: 8:15 PM CT TV: ESPN Location: NRG Stadium, Houston, TX
Houston gets a distinct home-field advantage at NRG Stadium against LSU. The "Bayou Bucket" feel of this matchup makes it a must-watch, as Willie Fritz looks to secure a 10-win season for the Coogs.
UTSA Roadrunners (6-6) vs. FIU Panthers (7-5)
Event: SERVPRO First Responder Bowl Date: Friday, Dec. 26 Time: 7:00 PM CT TV: ESPN Location: Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas, TX
UTSA fought their way to bowl eligibility and will face FIU in Dallas. The Roadrunners are known for their postseason grit and will look to send their seniors out with a win.
Note: Baylor (5-7) declined a bowl invitation to focus on 2026 preparations.
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