Big Ten and ACC are dominating college football bowl season

The Big Ten and ACC have emerged as the leading conferences in the 2025-2026 college football bowl season. The Big Ten is confirmed to have a spot in the national championship game scheduled for January 19. Meanwhile, Ole Miss remains the sole representative of the SEC in the semifinals, looking to improve the conference's disappointing 4-9 bowl record. The Big Ten currently holds a 9-4 record, achieving the highest winning percentage at .692, followed closely by the ACC with an 8-4 record and a .667 winning percentage. The SEC's performance has been notably poor, with the conference clinching only four wins out of 13 games. The final games, including the College Football Playoff (CFP) semifinals and national championship, will determine which conference secures ultimate bragging rights entering the 2026 postseason.