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2026 College Football Bowl Structure Confirmed, Sun Bowl Partnerships Continue

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The Coca-Cola Bowl Season organization announced that the college football postseason for 2026 will retain its existing conference-bowl structure, following discussions during the annual Bowl Season meetings in San Antonio. This decision ensures that the 93rd annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, scheduled for December 31, 2026, will feature a matchup between the ACC and Pac-12 Legacy schools. Sun Bowl Association Executive Director Bernie Olivas expressed enthusiasm about continuing partnerships with these conferences, highlighting the exciting games they have provided in recent years. Moving forward, discussions regarding the structure for the 2027 season will commence once the College Football Playoff's future format is established.

Key Details: • Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl set for December 31, 2026, at noon (MT) • ACC and Pac-12 Legacy schools will compete in the 2026 Sun Bowl • Coca-Cola Bowl Season to evaluate postseason structure for 2027 after CFP decisions

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