Are college bowl games (Non CFP) a dying breed?
Are college bowl games (Non CFP) a dying breed?
With the way college football is going, are non-playoff bowl games going to fade away?
"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." - Samuel Clemens (aka Mark Twain)
Re: Are college bowl games (Non CFP) a dying breed?
Was already mostly ruined when teams best players didn't play because they were going pro.
Now Notre Dame refused a bowl game because they didn't make the playoffs (they've been told many times to get into a conference.)
You could say it will give smaller teams a chance to play in a bowl game. Smaller teams won't make as much money though. It's all about the money.
Now Notre Dame refused a bowl game because they didn't make the playoffs (they've been told many times to get into a conference.)
You could say it will give smaller teams a chance to play in a bowl game. Smaller teams won't make as much money though. It's all about the money.
Re: Are college bowl games (Non CFP) a dying breed?
I referred to Alabama's non-CFP bowl last season as the "Doesn't Matter Bowl"
I don't remember which bowl they played in, or who they played. I remember it was a team they should have beaten, but they didn't, because they played like it was a game that didn't matter
I don't remember which bowl they played in, or who they played. I remember it was a team they should have beaten, but they didn't, because they played like it was a game that didn't matter
"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." - Samuel Clemens (aka Mark Twain)
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Re: Are college bowl games (Non CFP) a dying breed?
Been a long time since I've had the actual time or patience to sit through ANY sports on weekends. My SIL and daughter are big NFL fans and he has the NFL package on his TV. If I'm visiting on a Sunday I might watch 15 mins of whatever is on but they are usually only on as background noise anyway. College games never got my attention.
Re: Are college bowl games (Non CFP) a dying breed?
Some are real thrillers, Like tonight's Troy State v. Jacksonville State, in the something Veteran's bowl in Montgomery AL
Or, the ever popular Birmingham Bowl, where Georgia Southern and Appalachian State will face on 12/29
According to this list, counting all the CFP games, but excluding the Shrine and Senior bowls, there are 47 bowl games
The Pop-Tarts Bowl?
The Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl? You'd think Snoop would be sponsoring a bowl game in a state that had "legalized" weed
Edited to add the link to the list, that I forgot:
https://bowlseason.com/sports/bowl/schedule/2025-26
Or, the ever popular Birmingham Bowl, where Georgia Southern and Appalachian State will face on 12/29
According to this list, counting all the CFP games, but excluding the Shrine and Senior bowls, there are 47 bowl games
The Pop-Tarts Bowl?
The Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl? You'd think Snoop would be sponsoring a bowl game in a state that had "legalized" weed
Edited to add the link to the list, that I forgot:
https://bowlseason.com/sports/bowl/schedule/2025-26
"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." - Samuel Clemens (aka Mark Twain)
Re: Are college bowl games (Non CFP) a dying breed?
Pfft, it is hockey season....
I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn away from their ways and live. Eze 33:11
Re: Are college bowl games (Non CFP) a dying breed?
Pfffft, it’s hunting season. Then it’s fishing season. Then it’s mowing season. Then it’s watching paint dry season.
“The shepherd slaughters more of the flock than the wolf ever will.”
Re: Are college bowl games (Non CFP) a dying breed?
Suns been down at least 2 hours by the time most games start. But you are right, should be sitting in an Ice Castle watching the game AND fishing.
I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn away from their ways and live. Eze 33:11
Re: Are college bowl games (Non CFP) a dying breed?
What's it cost the average person to get a ticket to watch the average (non-championship) college football game?
What's it cost the average kid to pay the same college to sit in a classroom for the same amount of time each day to get a degree to help them be a productive member of society?
The answer to the eternal question of "What's wrong with the world" might be somewhere between those two.
What's it cost the average kid to pay the same college to sit in a classroom for the same amount of time each day to get a degree to help them be a productive member of society?
The answer to the eternal question of "What's wrong with the world" might be somewhere between those two.
WWJMBD?
I believe we should stand on Ceremony. . . while our friends handcuff the sanctimonious little prick and take him away.
I believe we should stand on Ceremony. . . while our friends handcuff the sanctimonious little prick and take him away.
Re: Are college bowl games (Non CFP) a dying breed?
It used to be an advantage from a practice perspective for teams to make a bowl since those that didn't would shut it down for the season. Now that doesn't even seem to be a concern. Look at 5-7 FSU for example, they were invited to fill in for a 6 win team that backed out but they also declined.
The whole NIL and transfer portal zoo has significantly reduced my interest in CFB...
The whole NIL and transfer portal zoo has significantly reduced my interest in CFB...
Re: Are college bowl games (Non CFP) a dying breed?
Yep
"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." - Samuel Clemens (aka Mark Twain)
Re: Are college bowl games (Non CFP) a dying breed?
Being able to practice is the reason my alma mater accepted a bowl bid at 5-7.
BigSlug, I’m with you. Players are being paid 6-7 figures and still getting free education.
Btw: rumor has it that hotel rooms in Oxford, MS are going for $7k for the Ole Miss, Tulane CFP game.
BigSlug, I’m with you. Players are being paid 6-7 figures and still getting free education.
Btw: rumor has it that hotel rooms in Oxford, MS are going for $7k for the Ole Miss, Tulane CFP game.