If you love the Air Raid, the legacy left behind by Mike Leach, the Big 12, and college football in general, you should be watching the Alamo Bowl this season. Because it’s the perfect opportunity to watch two of the best passing attacks in the country meet up.
Sonny Dykes and the TCU Horned Frogs aren’t having to travel too far to play one more game this season, but Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans are having to fly pretty far to compete in the Alamo Bowl this season.
Both of these teams looked pretty solid at times throughout the season, but both clearly weren’t ready to compete among the best teams in the country this year. The Horned Frogs stumbled against a few teams that they probably should have beaten while the Trojans were unable to beat some of the tougher teams on their schedule.
And that led to the two teams facing off in San Antonio. I mean, I find myself grateful for this matchup. I think it’ll be fun. I also think it could help set each of these teams up with a bit of momentum heading into the offseason.
How to watch the 2025 Alamo Bowl - TCU Horned Frogs vs USC Trojans: TV channel, live stream, live stats, kickoff time
Here’s what you need to know to keep up with the Trojans and the Horned Frogs in the 2025 edition of the Alamo Bowl.
- Who: TCU Horned Frogs (8-4 overall) vs. No. 16 USC Trojans (9-3 overall)
- What: 2025 Alamo Bowl
- When: 8 p.m. on 12/30/25
- Where: San Antonio, Texas
- Venue: Alamodome
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: ESPN
- Live stats: StatBroadcast
This game is going to be absolutely fascinating and folks who love the Air Raid should absolutely tune in. Two of the country’s best passing attacks will face off and two of the faces of the Air Raid offense will be leading things in San Antonio. I’m here for it! Absolutely and totally here for it.
Both of these head coaches were developed as part of the Mike Leach Air Raid coaching tree and both spent very meaningful time with the Texas Tech Red Raiders. This is certainly a game that is a must watch for folks who love the Big 12 (and passing offenses thriving in college football).