Armed Forces Bowl
At a glance
Most appearances since 2010
Every Armed Forces Bowl result since 2010
| Season | Winner | Score | Loser |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Texas State | 41-10 | Rice |
| 2024 | Navy | 21-20 | Oklahoma |
| 2023 | Air Force | 31-21 | James Madison |
| 2022 | Air Force | 30-15 | Baylor |
| 2021 | Army | 24-22 | Missouri |
| 2020 | Mississippi State | 28-26 | Tulsa |
| 2019 | Tulane | 30-13 | Southern Miss |
| 2018 | Army | 70-14 | Houston |
| 2017 | Army | 42-35 | San Diego State |
| 2016 | Louisiana Tech | 48-45 | Navy |
| 2015 | California | 55-36 | Air Force |
| 2014 | Houston | 35-34 | Pittsburgh |
| 2013 | Navy | 24-6 | Middle Tennessee |
| 2012 | Rice | 33-14 | Air Force |
| 2011 | BYU | 24-21 | Tulsa |
| 2010 | Army | 16-14 | SMU |
American Conference teams highlighted (members that season). From the CollegeFootballData game log via our data hub.
The Armed Forces Bowl since 2010: every result by year, who has played in it most and how American Conference teams have fared (3-4). When the matchup for the next Armed Forces Bowl is set, it appears at the top of this page. See all the bowl games, the College Football Playoff and the rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won the last Armed Forces Bowl?
Texas State beat Rice 41-10 in the 2025 Armed Forces Bowl, played January 2, 2026 at Amon G. Carter Stadium.
How has the American Conference done in the Armed Forces Bowl?
American Conference teams are 3-4 in the Armed Forces Bowl since 2010, across 7 games involving a member.
Which team has played in the Armed Forces Bowl the most?
Army has played in the Armed Forces Bowl 4 times since 2010, winning 4.