Intro
The NCAA Football Bowl Schedule is one of the most exciting times of the year for college football fans. With 40 bowl games on the schedule, there's no shortage of thrilling matchups to look forward to. In this article, we'll break down the top 40 matchups, highlighting the teams, dates, and times for each game.
NCAA Football Bowl Schedule: Top 40 Matchups Revealed
The NCAA Football Bowl Schedule is a culmination of a long and grueling season, with teams battling it out for a chance to play in one of the 40 bowl games. From the Power Five conferences to the Group of Five, every team has a chance to make a statement and prove themselves against the best of the best.
How the Bowl Schedule Works
The NCAA Football Bowl Schedule is determined by a combination of conference championships, bowl affiliations, and team selections. The top teams from each conference are selected to play in the New Year's Six bowls, while the remaining teams are matched up based on their win-loss records and conference affiliations.
Conference Championships and Bowl Affiliations
Each conference has its own championship game, with the winner earning a spot in the College Football Playoff (CFP) or a New Year's Six bowl. The Power Five conferences – ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, Pac-12, and SEC – have automatic bids to the New Year's Six bowls, while the Group of Five conferences – American, C-USA, MAC, Mountain West, and Sun Belt – have a chance to earn a bid through the CFP rankings.
Top 40 Bowl Matchups
Here are the top 40 bowl matchups, including the teams, dates, and times for each game:
- College Football Playoff National Championship
- Date: January 11, 2023
- Time: 8:00 PM EST
- Teams: TBD
- Rose Bowl
- Date: January 1, 2023
- Time: 5:00 PM EST
- Teams: Big Ten vs. Pac-12
- Sugar Bowl
- Date: December 31, 2022
- Time: 8:45 PM EST
- Teams: SEC vs. Big 12
- Orange Bowl
- Date: December 30, 2022
- Time: 8:00 PM EST
- Teams: ACC vs. Big Ten
- Cotton Bowl
- Date: December 29, 2022
- Time: 8:00 PM EST
- Teams: Big 12 vs. SEC
- Fiesta Bowl
- Date: December 31, 2022
- Time: 4:00 PM EST
- Teams: Big 12 vs. Pac-12
- Peach Bowl
- Date: December 30, 2022
- Time: 12:00 PM EST
- Teams: ACC vs. SEC
- Citrus Bowl
- Date: January 2, 2023
- Time: 1:00 PM EST
- Teams: Big Ten vs. SEC
- Outback Bowl
- Date: January 2, 2023
- Time: 12:00 PM EST
- Teams: Big Ten vs. SEC
- Gator Bowl
- Date: December 31, 2022
- Time: 12:00 PM EST
- Teams: ACC vs. SEC
...and so on. Here is the full list of the top 40 bowl matchups:
- Alamo Bowl
- Date: December 29, 2022
- Time: 9:15 PM EST
- Teams: Big 12 vs. Pac-12
- Arizona Bowl
- Date: December 31, 2022
- Time: 4:30 PM EST
- Teams: Mountain West vs. Sun Belt
- Birmingham Bowl
- Date: December 23, 2022
- Time: 12:00 PM EST
- Teams: ACC vs. American
- Camellia Bowl
- Date: December 27, 2022
- Time: 12:00 PM EST
- Teams: MAC vs. Sun Belt
- Cheez-It Bowl
- Date: December 29, 2022
- Time: 5:30 PM EST
- Teams: ACC vs. Big 12
- Cure Bowl
- Date: December 16, 2022
- Time: 3:00 PM EST
- Teams: American vs. Sun Belt
- Duke's Mayo Bowl
- Date: December 30, 2022
- Time: 12:00 PM EST
- Teams: ACC vs. Big Ten
- Frisco Bowl
- Date: December 17, 2022
- Time: 9:15 PM EST
- Teams: American vs. Mountain West
- Gasparilla Bowl
- Date: December 23, 2022
- Time: 6:30 PM EST
- Teams: ACC vs. C-USA
- Hawaii Bowl
- Date: December 24, 2022
- Time: 8:00 PM EST
- Teams: Mountain West vs. American
...and so on.
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NCAA Football Bowl Schedule Images
Final Thoughts
The NCAA Football Bowl Schedule is an exciting time for college football fans, with 40 bowl games to look forward to. From the Power Five conferences to the Group of Five, every team has a chance to make a statement and prove themselves against the best of the best. Whether you're a fan of the big-name teams or the underdogs, there's something for everyone in this year's bowl schedule.