The game is set: the Ducks defeated James Madison and will now travel to Miami for the Orange Bowl. 

Game Details:

• Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST
• Location: Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida
• TV: ESPN

Matchup: No. 4 Texas Tech Red Raiders (Big 12) vs. No. 5 Oregon Ducks (Big Ten)

Stakes:

• This is a College Football Playoff Quarterfinal game, with the winner advancing to the CFP semifinals
• This is Texas Tech’s first-ever Orange Bowl appearance

Key Storylines:

• Oregon defeated James Madison 51-34 in a first-round CFP matchup, while Texas Tech received a bye after winning the Big 12 Championship.
• Both teams feature explosive offenses, with Oregon leading the nation with 91 plays of 20+ yards and Texas Tech ranking second with 90
• Oregon’s quarterback Dante Moore is tied for third nationally in completion percentage at 72.4% and fifth in passer rating.

This should be a highly competitive matchup between two elite programs, both entering with 12-1 records.

So far, the bye week teams are 0-5