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What is the best way to celebrate the transition from 2025 to 2026? Sitting back, relaxing and enjoying some college football action, of course.
After a five-game New Year's Eve slate culminated in Miami upsetting defending champion Ohio State in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal, the rest of the CFP's final four will be filled out Thursday.
The three remaining CFP quarterfinal contests — Texas Tech vs. Oregon, Indiana vs. Alabama and Georgia vs. Ole Miss — will determine which teams advance to the semifinals.
Here is everything you need to know about watching college football games on New Year's Day, including TV and streaming options for the most exciting matchups.
College football games on TV today
Thursday, Jan. 1
| CFP Quarterfinal (Orange Bowl) | Texas Tech vs. Oregon | Noon | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| CFP Quarterfinal (Rose Bowl) | Indiana vs. Alabama | 4 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| CFP Quarterfinal (Sugar Bowl) | Georgia vs. Ole Miss | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Where to watch college football today: Channels, live streams
All three of Thursday's CFP games will air on ESPN. Cord-cutters can stream the games on the ESPN app or Fubo.
Fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox and 100-plus top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
How to listen to college football games on the radio
- Radio station: SiriusXM
You can listen to college football games live on SiriusXM. Channels for games are listed on the official SiriusXM website.
New subscribers can listen to SiriusXM for free for four months. Listen to live NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL games, plus NASCAR, college sports and more. Stay updated with all the news and get all the analysis on multiple sport-specific channels.
College football bowl schedule 2025-26
Here are the remaining games this bowl season:
Friday, Jan. 2
| Armed Forces Bowl | Texas State vs. Rice | 1 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Liberty Bowl | Cincinnati vs. Navy | 4:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Duke's Mayo Bowl | Mississippi State vs. Wake Forest | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Holiday Bowl | SMU vs. Arizona | 8 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
Thursday, Jan. 8
| CFP Semifinal (Fiesta Bowl) | Sugar winner vs. Miami (Fla.) | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Friday, Jan. 9
| CFP Semifinal (Peach Bowl) | Rose winner vs. Orange winner | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Monday, Jan. 19
| CFP National Championship | TBD vs. TBD | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
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