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Are we burying the Florida Bowls and the Alamo Bowl yet?
Posted on 10/15/26 at 7:36 pm
Posted on 10/15/26 at 7:36 pm
I feel like these were the games that routinely had some fun top 15 matchups. I understand these pros are above playing in a meaningless game these days anyway, but there’s no way the Gator and Citrus, etc survive with 7-5 and 6-6 teams.
There’s a fair chance the SEC has played its final game Orlando, and maybe Tampa.
There’s a fair chance the SEC has played its final game Orlando, and maybe Tampa.
Posted on 10/15/26 at 9:01 pm to TexasTiger08
Maybe I'm edgy but next year's starters will always want reps & coach will always want a tougher test than the spring game. I think Bowls are going through a role change, but they'll still stay important
This post was edited on 10/15/26 at 9:02 pm
Posted on 10/15/26 at 9:04 pm to Bigdawgb
In theory, you are correct. I think MAC teams and your second tier Sun Belt teams or whatever will want to play. Those guys likely aren’t making shite in NIL, it’s a free trip. It’s the last game ever for most of those guys, and the last chance for some to put some tape out there for the draft. That said, the idea of a Citrus Bowl featuring Ball State and Coastal Carolina isn’t gonna move the needle.
Posted on 10/15/26 at 9:07 pm to TexasTiger08
The Gator Bowl has been putting teams at 6-6 in for a few years now
Posted on 10/15/26 at 9:11 pm to TexasTiger08
quote:Bowls are funded by TV rights, corporate sponsorships, and tickets
I think MAC teams and your second tier Sun Belt teams or whatever will want to play. Those guys likely aren’t making shite in NIL, it’s a free trip.
Bowls do not get more money from ESPN by nature of being historically relevant. If the matchups are Bahamas Bowl teams, they are getting Bahamas Bowl money and staring down Bahamas Bowl outcomes
There is no “free trip” when there are no games. Every non-CFP game is at existential risk
This post was edited on 10/15/26 at 9:19 pm
Posted on 10/15/26 at 9:26 pm to TexasTiger08
They’ve been dead for a decade.
Posted on 10/15/26 at 10:27 pm to RemouladeSawce
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Every non-CFP game is at existential risk
Look at the bright side. In a few years when the bowl games are gone, at least we can all spend the week between Christmas and New Years watching more of Pat Mcafee and Stephen A Smith.
Posted on 10/15/26 at 10:31 pm to TexasTiger08
The week between Christmas and New Years used to be peak. Non-stop football while everyone’s off work.
That’s gonna be a thing of the past now. Will be a dead week now. Nothing but Pat McAfee replays.
That’s gonna be a thing of the past now. Will be a dead week now. Nothing but Pat McAfee replays.
This post was edited on 10/15/26 at 10:31 pm
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