Birmingham Bowl
At a glance
Games on record9since 2014
Big 12 record0-11 games with a member
2025 winnerGeorgia Southern29-10 vs App State
Biggest margin32 pointsCincinnati 38-6, 2019
Most appearances since 2014
East Carolina2 games · 1-1
Cincinnati1 game · 1-0
Duke1 game · 1-0
Florida1 game · 1-0
Georgia Southern1 game · 1-0
Houston1 game · 1-0
South Florida1 game · 1-0
Vanderbilt1 game · 1-0
Every Birmingham Bowl result since 2014
| Season | Winner | Score | Loser |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Georgia Southern | 29-10 | App State |
| 2024 | Vanderbilt | 35-27 | Georgia Tech |
| 2023 | Duke | 17-10 | Troy |
| 2022 | East Carolina | 53-29 | Coastal Carolina |
| 2021 | Houston | 17-13 | Auburn |
| 2019 | Cincinnati | 38-6 | Boston College |
| 2018 | Wake Forest | 37-34 | Memphis |
| 2017 | South Florida | 38-34 | Texas Tech |
| 2014 | Florida | 28-20 | East Carolina |
Big 12 teams highlighted (members that season). From the CollegeFootballData game log via our data hub.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won the last Birmingham Bowl?
Georgia Southern beat App State 29-10 in the 2025 Birmingham Bowl, played December 29, 2025 at Protective Stadium.
How has the Big 12 done in the Birmingham Bowl?
Big 12 teams are 0-1 in the Birmingham Bowl since 2014, across 1 game involving a member.
Which team has played in the Birmingham Bowl the most?
East Carolina has played in the Birmingham Bowl 2 times since 2014, winning 1.