Music City Bowl
At a glance
Games on record12since 2010
Mountain West record0 gamesno member has played in it
2025 winnerIllinois30-28 vs Tennessee
Biggest margin49 pointsAuburn 63-14, 2018
Most appearances since 2010
Tennessee3 games · 0-3
Auburn2 games · 1-1
Iowa2 games · 1-1
Mississippi State2 games · 1-1
Purdue2 games · 1-1
Illinois1 game · 1-0
Louisville1 game · 1-0
Maryland1 game · 1-0
Every Music City Bowl result since 2010
| Season | Winner | Score | Loser |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Illinois | 30-28 | Tennessee |
| 2024 | Missouri | 27-24 | Iowa |
| 2023 | Maryland | 31-13 | Auburn |
| 2022 | Iowa | 21-0 | Kentucky |
| 2021 | Purdue | 48-45 | Tennessee |
| 2019 | Louisville | 38-28 | Mississippi State |
| 2018 | Auburn | 63-14 | Purdue |
| 2014 | Notre Dame | 31-28 | LSU |
| 2013 | Ole Miss | 25-17 | Georgia Tech |
| 2012 | Vanderbilt | 38-24 | NC State |
| 2011 | Mississippi State | 23-17 | Wake Forest |
| 2010 | North Carolina | 30-27 | Tennessee |
Mountain West 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 Music City Bowl?
Illinois beat Tennessee 30-28 in the 2025 Music City Bowl, played December 30, 2025 at Nissan Stadium.
How has the Mountain West done in the Music City Bowl?
No Mountain West team has played in the Music City Bowl since 2010.
Which team has played in the Music City Bowl the most?
Tennessee has played in the Music City Bowl 3 times since 2010, winning 0.