Birmingham Bowl
At a glance
Games on record9since 2014
Big Ten record0 gamesno member has played in it
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 Ten 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 Ten done in the Birmingham Bowl?
No Big Ten team has played in the Birmingham Bowl since 2014.
Which team has played in the Birmingham Bowl the most?
East Carolina has played in the Birmingham Bowl 2 times since 2014, winning 1.