College Football Games Today: What CFB Bowls Are on TV for Monday, Jan. 5, Schedule?

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The FCS Championship between Montana State vs. Illinois State is the only college football game on the January 5, schedule.

There is a break in the action with no FBS college football games on TV today, Monday, January 5, 2026. There is one college football game on Monday, January 5, that is worth fans’ attention.

The FCS Championship kicks off tonight in Nashville at 7:30 p.m. Eastern on ESPN. Illinois State (12-4) takes on Montana State (13-2) with a national title on the line. Montana State is a massive 10.5-point favorite versus Illinois State, per FanDuel.

There are only two remaining college football bowl games on the schedule and both are tied to the CFP. Three games remain before the end of the season, and all three contests are tied to the College Football Playoff.

The traditional bowl schedule made up of exhibition games has been completed. Fans will not have to wait long as the college football schedule resumes on Thursday, January 8, as Ole Miss takes on Miami in the Fiesta Bowl.

For the Peach Bowl, it is a Big Ten rematch as Indiana squares off against Oregon on Friday, January 9. All things are leading up to the national championship in Miami on Monday, January 19.

Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming college football schedule.

College Football Schedule: Remaining College Football Bowl Games

Here’s a look at the remaining college football schedule for the 2025 season. There are two remaining CFP bowl games followed by the national championship on January 19. All times listed are in Eastern.

College Football Playoff Bracket: 4 Teams Are Fighting for National Championship

Here’s a look at the College Football Playoff bracket ahead of the upcoming semifinal matchups.

Ole Miss vs. Miami: The Canes Are 3.5-Point Favorites in the Fiesta Bowl

The College Football Playoff schedule resumes on Thursday, January 8, with two unlikely teams. Ole Miss was able to overcome the departure of Lane Kiffin ahead of the College Football Playoff. Additionally, part of the Ole Miss coaching staff took positions with LSU and are currently juggling two jobs.

Meanwhile, Miami was the final team to secure an at-large spot by surprisingly jumping Notre Dame in the final CFP rankings. The Canes are now the hottest team in college football. Miami is a 3.5-point favorite versus Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl, per FanDuel.

Oregon vs. Indiana: The Hoosiers Look to Beat Ducks 2 Times in the Same Season

Indiana upset Oregon at Eugene during the team’s first matchup this season in October. Now, the Hoosiers enters the Peach Bowl as 4.5-point favorites against the Ducks, per FanDuel.

“I think they’re 26-2 the last two years,” Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti said of Oregon, per Sports Illustrated. “And really an excellent football team, offense, defense and special teams. Do a great job of coaching.

“Will be a big challenge. We were fortunate to win the game out in Eugene. It’s hard to beat a great team twice. Very difficult. So edged Oregon there, but oughta be a great game. Looking forward to the challenge.”