College Football 26 - Bowl Game Review

[cdj]

Bowl Games
In-game Field Art
Real-life Field Art
Real-life Trophy
Stadium Seating Chart
Home Band Section
Away Band Section
Bowl Mascot
Notes


Bucked Up LA Bowl Hosted by Gronk

Via:
@andrew_soozay (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G8FlRI1a0AAwldP?format=jpg&name=large)





- Reported to end in 2025
- Home/Away sidelines should be swapped.


IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl

Via:
@jmedley_EAToday (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G8VHG34WkAA8NT2?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
@adamsparksphoto (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G8VDA70W8AIdPnT?format=jpg&name=large)





- IS4S logos should be larger.
- Home/Away sidelines should be swapped.
- Troy bowl patch should be on opposite (right) shoulder.


StaffDNA Cure Bowl

Via:
@RedditCFB (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G8ZxcCNW8AAO4PY?format=jpg&name=large)
@EraPrep (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G8ZP2bxXIAIE-yA?format=jpg&name=large) (Opp. view)





- USF bowl patch should be on opposite (right) shoulder.


68 Ventures Bowl

Via:
@bmverret (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G8Z8XBnWYAAruwe?format=jpg&name=large)
@Alabamacrabman (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G8akd5cWwAEMtUp?format=jpg&name=large) (Sideline)





Endzones appear unchanged from South Alabama's standard design


Xbox Bowl

Field art superimposed on field.





Future venue: Ford Center or 'New' Toyota Stadium?


Myrtle Beach Bowl Presented by Engine

Via:
@broncovoice (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G8ijq7gWwAARixE?format=jpg&name=large)





Endzones & midfield logo appear unchanged from Coastal Carolina's standard design


Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl

Via:
@fleischman_noah (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G8i_s0wXQAAn-Qi?format=jpg&name=large)
@GasparillaBowl (https://x.com/GasparillaBowl/status/2002011090742387147) (EZ)








First Round CFP: Bama vs. OU

Via: @FultonW_ (https://x.com/FultonW_/status/2002141128980901965)
N/A
Seating Chart (https://www.stadiumseatingchart.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/gaylord-family-oklahoma-memorial-stadium-seating-charts-views-games.jpg)
Lower part of Section 27 (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G8lBTORXAAArX4I?format=jpg&name=large). (From bottom of tunnel down, save maybe first few rows?)
Bottom 1/4 of Section 16 (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G8kbTN-WoAAUyFU?format=jpg&name=large)




First Round CFP: Miami vs. A&M

Via: @Lassimak (https://x.com/Lassimak/status/2002396766642000306/photo/1)
N/A
Seating Chart (https://stadiumsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/kyle-field-seating-chart-with-rows-seat-numbers.jpg)
Bottom half of Section 124 (https://x.com/_JoshRWhite/status/2002426039256166601/photo/1)
Right middle 1/4 of Section 131 (https://x.com/DrGerryParker/status/2002447921296408891/photo/1)




First Round CFP: Tulane vs. Ole Miss

Via:
@s_helwick (https://x.com/s_helwick/status/2002479516846002344/photo/1)
N/A
Seating Chart (https://d2o50i5c2dr30a.cloudfront.net/ca14952a-565c-4487-bfe9-7064fe0a73fd.jpg)
Bottom half of Section K (https://www.rateyourseats.com/assets/images/questions/vaught-hemingway-stadium-visitor-seating-filter.jpg)
Right middle 1/3 of Section J (https://x.com/s_helwick/status/2002479516846002344/photo/1) [2 (https://x.com/BradLoganCOTE/status/2002478324321591364)]




First Round CFP: James Madison vs. Oregon

Via:
@CatieHarper (https://x.com/CatieHarper/status/2002499252115980477/photo/1)
N/A
Seating Chart (https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.ticketevolution.com/configurations/static_maps/2389/large.jpg?1424364950)
Section 2 (https://x.com/allysosborne/status/2002540924375871563) (minus first few rows for cheer[?] team (https://x.com/nocontextcfb/status/2002544540377629183))
Back 1/2 (primarily) of back of Section 39 (https://x.com/jarvisharen/status/2002537189662732764)




Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

Via:
@Sam_C_Taylor (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G8y5N80bAAAepw7?format=jpg&name=large)
Trophy (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G8zj39AaMAERjKk?format=jpg&name=large)

Section 20 (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G8y5N80bAAAepw7?format=jpg&name=large)
Section 26 (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G8y5N80bAAAepw7?format=jpg&name=large)

- Tarps in one endzone (other under construction)
- Endzones appear unchanged from Boise State's standard design


Bush's Boca Raton Bowl of Beans

Via:
@EraPrep (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G83d6n2WoAoZf28?format=jpg&name=large)
@efiner_07 (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G84DpSVXwAAf6lG?format=jpg&name=large)
Howard Schnellenberger Championship Trophy (https://x.com/LouisvilleFB/status/2003637894116712519/photo/1)

Championship & MVP Trophies (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G83rkRQXIAAbx59?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)




- Teams enter through inflatable cans of beans
- Bean tarps behind endzones


New Orleans Bowl

Via:
@NewOrleansBowl (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G845D3DWIAAbQ1e?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)








Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl

Field art superimposed on field.





Held at Ford Center. Future venue: Ford Center or back at 'New' Toyota Stadium?


Sheraton Hawai'i Bowl

Via:
@HawaiiBowl (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G8-YfaLXIAArohU?format=jpg&name=large) (MF)
@HawaiiBowl (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G8-YfaLXIAEQUpj?format=jpg&name=large) (GPP)
@collegefootbr (https://x.com/collegefootbr/status/2004055678151987239/video/1) (Right 25)





Endzones appear unchanged from Hawai'i's standard design (Left - Right (https://x.com/TreyWallace_/status/2004040001722765332/video/1))


GameAbove Sports Bowl

Via:
@M_Shelton33 (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G9GzQVpW8AAWgxx?format=jpg&name=large)
Via:
@GameAboveBowl (https://x.com/GameAboveBowl/status/2004552875398287421)







Rate Bowl

Via:
@CFBKings (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G9HRkK-X0AAWN9X?format=jpg&name=large)








ServPro First Responder Bowl

Via:
@kevin_barral (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G9IRzeIWEAA4Zqf?format=jpg&name=large)
@GregLuca (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G9IzzytXgAAxdi8?format=jpg&name=large)








Go Bowling Military Bowl

Via:
@MilitaryBowl (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G9JPFu1XcAAKRp4?format=jpg&name=large)








Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl

Via:
@thenvpshow (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G9MYHKQWcAAmF5h?format=jpg&name=large)
@TuckerIVBurner (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G9Mh1JkWwAASwD7?format=jpg&name=large)





BOWL NOT IN GAME; Needs at least a generic to avoid shorting B1G & ACC teams


Wasabi Fenway Bowl

Via:
@AmoreCourant (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G9MLv6BWcAEJily?format=jpg&name=large)
@JoshuaKummins (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G9MXVbYWAAAEOm3?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)








Pop-Tarts Bowl

Via:
@AndyDemetra (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G9MVQuzWAAApWdu?format=jpg&name=large)
@JacksonCaudell (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G9MkhA1XMAEnZxj?format=jpg&name=large)
@port_danny_ (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G9MpTuHW4AAIblE?format=jpg&name=large)
@PopTartsBowl (https://x.com/PopTartsBowl/status/2005007226273239115) (GPP)
@PopTartsBowl (EZ) (https://x.com/PopTartsBowl/status/2004643243091525740)

Seating Chart (https://floridacitrussports.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/All-Levels_Portrait-scaled.jpg)

Section 151 (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G9MvDgRXEAAQOGM?format=jpg&name=large)

- Entrance through Pop-Tarts wrappers (https://x.com/osmattmurschel/status/2005012646702334098/photo/1)


Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl presented by Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop

Via:
@stevesher_7 (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G9NRnTYaQAENa1Y?format=jpg&name=large)
@stephenABC30 (https://x.com/StephenABC30/status/2005019231415660952)
@JustinESports (https://x.com/JustinESports/status/2004971072807174487) (Video)
Via: @JBigsDFS (https://x.com/JBigsDFS/status/2005019090763841817)
Seating Chart (https://thearizonabowl.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2024-Ticket-Seat-Map-revised.png.webp)






Isleta New Mexico Bowl

Via:
@brettvito (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G9NVaq6bgAIrAJW?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
@GeoffGrammer (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G9NcQLdbkAA5yrs?format=jpg&name=large)








TaxSlayer Gator Bowl

Via:
@ianpaprocki (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G9NwA2oXcAAlNUZ?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
@jpshadrick (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G9NUkgAW8AAZEdR?format=jpg&name=large)
Ash Verlander Champions Trophy

Via: @UVAFootball (https://x.com/UVAFootball/status/2005135473220714661)
Seating Chart (https://stadiumseatingplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/everbank-stadium-seating-chart-768x647.jpg)
Section 125 (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G9NmD-jXAAAEEqu?format=jpg&name=large) [2 (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G9N02GaXEAAzVxP?format=jpg&name=large)]
Section 150 (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G9NWnQKWUAAwFd4?format=jpg&name=large) [2 (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G9N02GaXEAAzVxP?format=jpg&name=large)]

- SEC seating: West side; ACC seating: East side.
- Some seating charts do not exactly match stadium.


Kinder's Texas Bowl

Via: @s_helwick (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G9N8g5hW0AAih3v?format=jpg&name=large)
Via:
@TexasBowl (https://x.com/TexasBowl/status/2005076630121894198)
(Need better reference; trophy name?)
- Seating Chart (https://www.nrgpark.com/wp-content/uploads/seating-level.pdf) (Official)
- More accurate version (https://blog.ticketmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/houston-texans-seating-chart-768x576.png)
Lower 2/3 of Section 135 (https://x.com/s_helwick/status/2005083169100628424/photo/1)
Lower 2/3 of Section 115 (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G9N_lVEXMAAHOpJ?format=jpg&name=large)

Some seating charts do not exactly match stadium.


JLab Birmingham Bowl

Via: @HaydenB_25 (https://x.com/HaydenB_25/status/2005739149391978781)
Seating Chart (https://birminghambowl.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-BB-TICKET-PAGE-scaled.jpg)
Vulcan Statue replica (https://x.com/wunderfan/status/2005768340607008897)
Seating Chart (https://birminghambowl.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-JLBB-scaled.jpg)
Did App State band not travel?
Bottom 2/3 of Section 109 (https://x.com/HaydenB_25/status/2005739149391978781)

Oversized JLab headphones for player celebrations (https://x.com/RedditCFB/status/2005719155761459331)


Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl

Via:
@HaydenB_25 (https://x.com/HaydenB_25/status/2006098574786863359)





- Tarps (https://x.com/BenSLASports/status/2006069512357945845)


Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl

Via:
@freedomtrombone (https://x.com/freedomtrombone/status/2006133421190345106)
@DamonHininger (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G9c2AaPXoAA0jhf?format=jpg&name=large)
Music City Bowl Trophy (https://x.com/thebluepennant/status/2006138472155799959)







Valero Alamo Bowl

Via:
@TheCoachMelissa (https://x.com/TheCoachMelissa/status/2006142522100244738)





- TCU EZ from 2015 (https://x.com/fashion_nfl/status/2005792680467652849)
- USC EZ (https://x.com/TCUFootball/status/2006201067797688457)


ReliaQuest Bowl

Via:
@ethan_petrik (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G9gkpOsXQAANGOY?format=jpg&name=large)
@iAmNickWize (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G9gi7ATXwAA97CV?format=jpg&name=large)
@nmujica90 (https://x.com/nmujica90/status/2006383119834771865) (Opp. view)








Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl

Via:
@OddsTrader_ (https://x.com/OddsTrader_/status/2006388273657122892)
@RedditCFB (https://x.com/RedditCFB/status/2006407881218740571)





- Inflatable cereal bowl on sideline (https://x.com/CamCox12/status/2006386043789226185) [2 (https://x.com/GDeMarraisTV/status/2006401202402324830)]


Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

Via:
@EricCHenry_ (https://x.com/EricCHenry_/status/2006435564900462991)
@BGreenReports (Sideline) (https://x.com/BGreenReports/status/2006449655463424256)
@UNISWAG (Sideline) (https://x.com/UNISWAG/status/2006052060957905166)
Cheez-It Citrus Bowl Trophy (https://x.com/Horns247/status/2006451657446666423)







SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl

Via:
@AKendeighKETV (https://x.com/AKendeighKETV/status/2006420169028153707)
Rossi Ralenkotter Trophy (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G9JKEepbgAA5Vsy?format=jpg&name=large)







Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic (CFP Quarterfinal)

Via:
@OhioStAthletics (https://x.com/OhioStAthletics/status/2006455968322957599)
Field Scovell Trophy (https://x.com/BlakeBiscardi/status/2006080366474653825)







Capital One Orange Bowl (CFP Quarterfinal)

Via:
@Lassimak (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G9lsFarXwAAS327?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
@Mike1625 (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G9l_yS1XoAENv0f?format=jpg&name=medium)
Orange Bowl Trophy (https://x.com/CollinSherwin/status/2006751284704194800) [2 (https://x.com/OrangeBowl/status/2006599156316438613)]







Rose Bowl Game Presented by Prudential (CFP Quarterfinal)

Via:
@spann (https://x.com/spann/status/2006792203759399154)








Allstate Sugar Bowl (CFP Quarterfinal)

Via:
@SeanFazendeFOX8 (https://x.com/SeanFazendeFOX8/status/2006895382115078493)
Sugar Bowl Trophy (https://x.com/OleMissFB/status/2006986783515656457)







Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl

Via:
@TCUFIELDCREW (https://x.com/TCUFIELDCREW/status/2006076574035255432)








AutoZone Liberty Bowl

Via:
@AZOLibertyBowl (https://x.com/AZOLibertyBowl/status/2007066407943713105)








Duke's Mayo Bowl

Via:
@DukesMayoBowl (https://x.com/DukesMayoBowl/status/2007127606223843671)








Trust & Will Holiday Bowl

Via:
@holidaybowl (https://x.com/holidaybowl/status/1997728455748944068) (EZ)
Holiday Bowl Trophy (https://x.com/jasonscheer/status/2006798975098323209)







Vrbo Fiesta Bowl (CFP Semifinal)

Via:
@BurnCitySports (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G-LJIueagAABjN2?format=jpg&name=large)
The Fiesta Bowl Trophy (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G-F6w5pW8AAQKhh?format=jpg&name=large)
Seating Chart (https://www.fiestasportsfoundation.org/documents/2026/1/5/25-26_VFB_Seating_Map.pdf)
Section 144 (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G-LqBklaUAAir0d?format=jpg&name=large)
Section 138 (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G-LqBklaUAAir0d?format=jpg&name=large)
Spirit (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G-LINd5a0AAe6Nl?format=jpg&name=large)
(Two different jerseys (https://news.miami.edu/_assets/images-stories/2026/01/fiesta-bowl-mascot-spirit-embed-940x529.webp) in 2026)



Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl (CFP Semifinal)

Via:
@_mc79 (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G-Qd_tgWMAAk12L?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
@kylerstaley (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G-QdJ6WWwAEFd0M?format=jpg&name=large) (Opp. view)
George P. Crumbley Trophy (https://x.com/CFAPeachBowl/status/2009309755156611251)
- Seating Chart (https://chick-fil-apeachbowl.com/documents/2021/12/5/2021_CFAPB_Seating_Chart_Teams.pdf) (Official; outdated)
Botttom 60% of Section 116 (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G-Qd_tgWMAAk12L?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Bottom 60% of Section 134 (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G-QdJ6WWwAEFd0M?format=jpg&name=large)
Huddles (https://chick-fil-apeachbowl.com/sports/2022/12/8/meet-huddles.aspx)
Higher-ranked team is home team and will be on the Section 108C-112C side of the field. The lower-ranked team will be the visiting team and on the Section 126C-130C side of the field.


College Football Playoff National Championship (Miami Gardens, FL)

[Solidice]

I know the Xbox bowl needs the real stadium(Ford Center at The Star). but it was kinda just thrown in to replace the Bahamas Bowl. It'll likely get the stadium next year unless Jerry Jones doesn't allow it for some reason.

[cdj]

I know the Xbox bowl needs the real stadium(Ford Center at The Star). but it was kinda just thrown in to replace the Bahamas Bowl. It'll likely get the stadium next year unless Jerry Jones doesn't allow it for some reason.

I don't know this for a fact, but I assumed both the Xbox Bowl (is sponsorship long-term?) and Scooter's Frisco Bowl to be back at Toyota Stadium next year once renovations are complete. Do you happen to know if that's true? (I will Google it shortly.)

[Solidice]

I don't know this for a fact, but I assumed both the Xbox Bowl (is sponsorship long-term?) and Scooter's Frisco Bowl to be back at Toyota Stadium next year once renovations are complete. Do you happen to know if that's true? (I will Google it shortly.)

I'm not quite sure. Haven't heard anything else about it, only that it was the replacement for the Bahamas bowl, but in-game, I think it's just a generic stadium? I don't think they ever had the real stadium from the Bahamas bowl game. I think it might stay in the Star for future years. But I guess it depends on if they think they need the extra seating. pre-renovation, both locations seats 11K-12K people. after renovation, I think they upped the seating to 22K for Toyota Stadium.

The Frisco Bowl will likely go back to the Soccer Stadium once it's done with renovations. the 2 location are only like 4 miles apart.

aside to that, I did watch the Div II Championship and it was held in the McKinney High School Stadium. thought it was interesting to see a College championship game being played in a High School stadium, and apparently since 2018 as well. I live just down the road from it.