2019 in American football
overview of the events of 2019 in American football
2018–19 NCAA football bowl games
December 15, 2018 – January 7, 2019: 2018–19 NCAA football bowl games
2018–19 College Football Playoff and Championship Game
December 29, 2018: 2018 Peach Bowl in Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
The Florida Gators defeated the Michigan Wolverines, with the score of 41–15.
December 29, 2018: 2018 Orange Bowl in Miami Gardens at Hard Rock Stadium
The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Oklahoma Sooners, with the score of 45–34.
December 29, 2018: 2018 Cotton Bowl Classic in Arlington at AT&T Stadium
The Clemson Tigers defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, with the score of 30–3.
January 1: 2019 Fiesta Bowl in Glendale at University of Phoenix Stadium
The LSU Tigers defeated the UCF Knights, with the score of 40–32.
January 1: 2019 Rose Bowl in Pasadena at Rose Bowl
The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Washington Huskies, with the score of 28–23.
January 1: 2019 Sugar Bowl in New Orleans at Mercedes-Benz Superdome
The Texas Longhorns defeated the Georgia Bulldogs, with the score of 28–21.
January 7: 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship in Santa Clara at Levi's Stadium
The Clemson Tigers defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide, 44–16, to win their third College Football Playoff National Championship title.
2018–19 Non-CFP bowl games
December 15, 2018: 2018 New Mexico Bowl in Albuquerque at Dreamstyle Stadium
The Utah State Aggies defeated the North Texas Mean Green, with the score of 52–13.
December 15, 2018: 2018 Cure Bowl in Orlando at Camping World Stadium
The Tulane Green Wave defeated the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, with the score of 41–24.
December 15, 2018: 2018 Las Vegas Bowl in Las Vegas at Sam Boyd Stadium
The Fresno State Bulldogs defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils, with the score of 31–20.
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