College of the Redwoods football is making a habit of qualifying for bowl games.
On Sunday it was announced that head coach Jason White and his players will play in the 2026 Seqouia Bowl in Visalia on Saturday.
Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.
This marks the fourth time Redwoods has qualified for a postseason bowl game in the five years since the program was reinstated after a brief two-year hiatus in 2022.
The hosted the Grizzly Bowl in 2022, 2023 and 2024, winning the latter two against Hartnell (63-0) and West Hills Coalinga (37-26) after losing to Monterey Peninsula in 2022 (42-21).
Qualifying for this year’s Sequoia Bowl, however, is a bigger achievement since the team made the switch from the American Division to the more competitive National Division before last season.
“I am proud of the resiliency this team continues to show week in and week out,” White said after the announcement. “Competing in the bowl game this Saturday is a prime example of the progress our program has made since moving up to the National Division last season.”
According to a CR press release, this is the first time the program has ever competed in a National Division bowl game, showcasing the progress Redwoods has made since White was brought on board.
CR finished the 2026 regular season with an overall record of 6-4 (2-3 in conference) and reached as high as No. 13 in the state rankings, the highest state ranking in school history.
“This is a magnificent achievement for our football program,” Athletics Director Ryan Bisio said. “As close as we were to securing a playoff berth this season, being chosen for this bowl game hits the sweet spot of being an impressive outcome, while also giving us something to continue striving for.
“I am so proud of our coaches and student athletes for their incredible dedication and performance on and off the field.”
