The 2024 Peach Bowl will once again feature two nationally ranked college football teams squaring off in Atlanta.

The 2025 Peach Bowl, scheduled for January 1, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, will feature the Texas Longhorns facing the Arizona State Sun Devils.

This matchup is part of the College Football Playoff (CFP) quarterfinals, with the winner advancing to the semifinals.

Team Overviews:

  • Texas Longhorns: Holding a 12–2 record, Texas is ranked No. 3 in the CFP rankings. They secured their spot in the Peach Bowl by defeating Clemson 38–24 in the first round of the playoffs.
  • Arizona State Sun Devils: With an 11–2 record, Arizona State is ranked No. 12 in the CFP rankings. They earned a bye into the quarterfinals as the Big 12 Conference champions.

This game marks only the second meeting between these two programs, the first being the 2007 Holiday Bowl, which Texas won.

The Peach Bowl is renowned for hosting top-tier college football matchups and is a significant event in Atlanta’s sports calendar. Tickets and additional information are available through the official Peach Bowl website.

When Is The Peach Bowl This Year?

The Peach Bowl will be played on January 1, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, Kickoff is set for 12:00 p.m.

How To Watch The Peach Bowl

What: Penn State (10-2) vs. Ole Miss (10-2)

When: Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, at 12 p.m. ET

Where: Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta

TV: CBS

How To Stream The Ole Miss-Penn State Game

You can watch the Peach Bowl game for free at fubuTV, which has a 7-day trial. Watch immediately upon signup.

Also, if you have a cable provider, you can stream the game live or through the FuboTV App on iOS or Google Play.

Last year, the Peach Bowl featured hometown favorites Georgia vs. Ohio State.

Down six points with less than 5 minutes in the game, quarterback Stetson Bennett engineered a masterful drive that finally put Georgia up for good.

“[I was] just looking at everybody and saying, ‘All right, hey, we haven’t played our best, and we haven’t done our jobs to the best of our ability,'” Bennett told reporters after the game. “But we’re here now. It’s in our hands now. The defense stood up whenever we needed them to. Where else would you rather be? Having the ball with two minutes left, and if you score a touchdown you win the game.”

Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud almost led the Buckeyes to a come-from-behind victory but kicker Noah Ruggles was wide left.

The Peach Bowl is one of the biggest college football bowl games that take place at the end of the season. It is traditionally one of the best and important bowl games in America. This year will be no different, particularly because it’s a part of the College Football Playoff.

Everything You Need To Know About The Peach Bowl

The Peach Bowl, officially known as the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl due to sponsorship, is one of college football’s most prestigious postseason games. Here’s a breakdown of its history:

Founding and Early Years

  • Established: 1968, initially as the “Peach Bowl.”
  • Location: Originally held at Georgia Tech’s Grant Field in Atlanta before moving to Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium (1971), the Georgia Dome (1992), and Mercedes-Benz Stadium (2017).
  • Purpose: Created to promote tourism and economic activity in Atlanta.

Evolution of Prestige

  1. Early Reputation:
    • In its early years, the Peach Bowl was considered a lower-tier bowl game, often featuring unranked or regionally popular teams.
  2. Sponsorship and Growth:
    • Chick-fil-A became the title sponsor in 1997, boosting the game’s visibility and financial stability.
    • Over time, the Peach Bowl grew into a major destination for teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and Southeastern Conference (SEC).
  3. College Football Playoff Era:
    • In 2014, the Peach Bowl became part of the New Year’s Six bowl rotation, hosting semifinals for the College Football Playoff (CFP) every three years.

Memorable Games

  • 1984: Army defeated Michigan State 10–6, marking Army’s first bowl win.
  • 1991: East Carolina staged a dramatic comeback to beat NC State 37–34.
  • 2006: Georgia defeated Virginia Tech 31–24 in an intense ACC-SEC matchup.
  • 2016: Alabama beat Washington 24–7 in a CFP semifinal.
  • 2022: Georgia narrowly defeated Ohio State 42–41 in another CFP semifinal, solidifying its reputation as a venue for thrilling games.

Notable Contributions

  • The Peach Bowl has distributed millions to participating schools and local charities.
  • It holds the distinction of being the highest-attended bowl game outside the CFP National Championship for several years running.

Historic Firsts

  • 1971: Became the first bowl game to host an African-American head coach, Jake Gaither of Florida A&M.
  • 1992: Hosted the first-ever game in the newly built Georgia Dome.

Cultural Impact

  • The Peach Bowl has become a holiday tradition in Atlanta, boosting local tourism and hosting pregame and postgame events like the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game to start the college football season.

The Peach Bowl’s rise from a modest regional game to a national showcase is a testament to Atlanta’s role in college football and its ability to host high-profile sporting events.

Where Is The Peach Bowl?

The Peach Bowl is always held in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The venue for the Peach Bowl is Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

If you’ve never been to the stadium, the address is 1 AMB Dr., NW Atlanta, GA 30303. Don’t worry. You can’t miss it.

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