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College football’s postseason is officially underway, and with our Barefoot Campus Outfitter stores in Bozeman, Stephenville, Austin, Lubbock, and San Marcos, this year’s playoff and bowl schedule hits especially close to home for our communities. Fans are gearing up for FCS playoff intensity, bowl-season matchups, New Year’s football traditions, and a potential College Football Playoff run.
Whether you’re planning holiday watch parties, traveling for bowl games, or getting your game day outfits ready, here’s everything happening with the hometown teams we love.
Montana State Bobcats Start Their FCS Playoff Push
December 12 — FCS Playoffs Opening Round
Montana State vs. Stephen F. Austin
8pm CT | Bozeman, MT
The Montana State Bobcats enter the FCS postseason with major momentum, and the energy in Bozeman is already buzzing. Playoff football in Bozeman means cold weather, sold-out crowds, intense defensive battles, and a stadium full of fans wearing blue and gold. The Bobcats are known for their physical playoff style, strong home-field advantage, and passionate Montana fan base.
A win not only keeps the Bobcats alive in the national FCS championship hunt, but also gives them a chance to host another high-stakes matchup on December 20. The town comes alive with game-day traffic, tailgate culture, and that unmistakable postseason electricity.
Stock up on your cold-weather gear at Barefoot before kickoff. From crewnecks and Bobcat hoodies to warm hats and stadium-ready layers, we’ve got everything you need for a freezing playoff night in Bozeman. Order online and pick up in-store to save time on game day, and shop markdowns up to 75% off select playoff-season favorites.
Tarleton State Texans Host a Major FCS Playoff Showdown
December 13 — FCS Playoffs Round One
Tarleton State vs. Villanova
11am CT | Stephenville, TX
It’s a historic postseason moment for Tarleton Texans Football as Stephenville prepares for a nationally relevant FCS playoff matchup. Playoff weekends in Tarleton country mean packed tailgates, loud student sections, purple-out traditions, and a community rallying behind a rising program.
This meeting with Villanova carries huge postseason implications—a Tarleton win extends their championship aspirations and positions Stephenville for a potential home game on December 20. The game atmosphere will be full of Texan pride and that signature small-town Texas football energy.
Gear up for game day at Barefoot with Texans purple tees, hoodies, and all the accessories you need for a packed stadium in Stephenville. Skip the crowds by ordering online and picking up in-store, and don’t miss markdowns up to 75% off on select Tarleton styles perfect for playoff weekend.
Texas Longhorns Take Center Stage in a New Year’s Eve Bowl Matchup
December 31 — Citrus Bowl
Texas vs. Michigan
3pm ET | Orlando, FL
Austin is buzzing as the Texas Longhorns prepare for a high-stakes Citrus Bowl matchup against the Michigan Wolverines—one of the most anticipated New Year’s Eve games of the entire bowl season. This showdown brings together two powerhouse programs with national followings, deep postseason traditions, and championship-level expectations. The atmosphere surrounding this bowl game is packed with big-game energy, spotlight pressure, and that signature Longhorn confidence.
As fans gear up for the holiday weekend, you can feel the excitement stretching from Downtown Austin all the way to Orlando. Longhorn faithful are planning bowl-week travel, organizing New Year’s tailgates, and carrying on the burnt-orange traditions that make Texas football so iconic. It’s a celebration of Longhorn culture and a momentum-building moment heading into next season.
Get bowl-ready at Barefoot with Longhorn hoodies, tees, and all the burnt-orange accessories for your Citrus Bowl watch party or Orlando trip. Enjoy easy online ordering with in-store pickup, and shop holiday markdowns up to 75% off to refresh your Texas game-day lineup.
Texas Tech Makes a Historic College Football Playoff Appearance
January 1 — Orange Bowl (College Football Playoff Quarterfinal)
Texas Tech vs. TBA
12pm ET | Miami Gardens, FL
For the first time in program history, the Texas Tech Red Raiders are in the College Football Playoff, and Lubbock is absolutely electric. The Orange Bowl now becomes a national stage for the Red Raiders, bringing massive attention, huge TV viewership, and a postseason moment fans will remember forever.
The stakes couldn’t be higher: the winner moves on to the CFP Semifinals on January 8 or 9, bringing Texas Tech one step closer to a championship dream. Raider Nation is known for its passionate fanbase, and this game will ignite everything from college town watch parties and CFP travel plans, to New Year’s Day football traditions.
Load up on your College Football Playoff gear at Barefoot with Red Raider hoodies, tees, and red-and-black outfits ready for the Orange Bowl spotlight. Order online for quick in-store pickup before your New Year’s plans, and check out markdowns up to 75% off to level up your Tech postseason look.
Bobcat Country Rallies for Bowl-Season Football
January 2 — Armed Forces Bowl
Texas State vs. Rice
1pm ET | Fort Worth, TX
San Marcos is fired up as the Texas State Bobcats head into the Armed Forces Bowl, bringing postseason excitement to another one of our home communities. Bowl season in Texas means road-trip caravans, fan buses, spirit decals, and families turning New Year’s football into a holiday tradition.
Texas State’s in-state matchup with Rice creates a classic Texas rivalry atmosphere, packed with school pride, band energy, and fan traditions that make bowl games feel special. It’s a perfect early-January matchup for anyone who loves college football culture, post-holiday sports energy, and cheering on hometown teams.
Get bowl-season ready at Barefoot with Bobcat apparel, from hoodies, to long sleeves to tees, everything you need for the Armed Forces Bowl. Order online and pick up in-store for an easy game look upgrade, and shop markdowns up to 75% off on select Texas State favorites for the new year.
A Postseason Full of Energy, Community, and Hometown Pride
From the snowy playoff atmosphere in Bozeman, to the loud home-field advantage in Stephenville, to the bowl-season magic in Austin, Lubbock, and San Marcos, this postseason is packed with unforgettable games and community spirit.
Go Bobcats. Go Texans. Hook ’Em. Wreck ’Em. Eat ’Em Up, Cats.