Exploring USC’s Potential Bowl Game Destinations
USC football recently concluded its 2025 regular season with a decisive 29-10 victory over UCLA, finishing with a record of 9-3. Although the Trojans will not advance to the College Football Playoff this year, they still have an impending bowl game to determine their postseason plans. Here are the potential bowl game destinations for USC.
USC’s Possible Bowl Game Destinations
- Alamo Bowl – December 30, San Antonio, Texas
- Las Vegas Bowl – December 31, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Holiday Bowl – January 2, San Diego, California
- Sun Bowl – December 31, El Paso, Texas
- LA Bowl – December 13, Inglewood, California
Alamo Bowl
The Alamo Bowl is currently the top choice for USC. Despite the bowl being a regular fixture for non-College Football Playoff teams from the Pac-12 since 2010, USC has never appeared in this game. They may have participated in 2020 if not for COVID-19 related cancellations. If BYU loses in the Big 12 Championship Game, they could be the Trojans’ opponent.
Las Vegas Bowl
The Las Vegas Bowl offers a more familiar setting for USC. In their most recent appearance, they defeated Texas A&M 35-31. Scheduled for New Year’s Eve, this game would provide fans with an exciting reason to celebrate in Vegas.
Holiday Bowl
Another well-known option for the Trojans is the Holiday Bowl, which they have played in four times since 2014. USC’s last trip to San Diego was in 2023, resulting in a victory against Louisville with a score of 42-28.
Sun Bowl
The Sun Bowl in El Paso poses logistical challenges for fans. USC’s last appearance in this game was in 2012, where they suffered a defeat against Georgia Tech.
LA Bowl
For those looking for a local experience, the LA Bowl in Inglewood is an appealing choice. With the possibility of rival UCLA moving to SoFi Stadium, this may be the first of many appearances USC has in Inglewood.
As bowl season approaches, USC looks forward to potential matchups that could enhance their postseason legacy. Fans eagerly await to see which destination their team will ultimately select for this year’s bowl game.
