Bowl Logic

[LouisianaB]

Are we pretty sure it’s going to be the first Responders bowl in Dallas?

No. There’s no pretty sure of anything. Could be one of many

[JMV JustMyView]

Are we pretty sure it’s going to be the first Responders bowl in Dallas?

Nothing is finalized as of now. Just a waiting game.

[Cajunrunner]

2019 - 10-3 Record - Play a 5-loss MAC team

2020 - 9-1 Record - Play a 4-loss CUSA team

2021 - 12-1 Record - Play a 5-loss CUSA team

2022 - 6-6 Record - Play a 5-loss AAC team

2023 - 6-6 Record

CBS: Iowa State
Fox Sports: Syracuse
Athlon: Wyoming
247sports: California
On3: Air Force

Two consecutive 6-6 seasons and we end up with probably our two best bowl match-ups (by name recognition) to date

Maybe Martin Hall had it right all along

Kind of interesting, that 2020 bowl game, many Louisiana football fans were asking “who is UTSA?”

Then fast forward to 2021 and 2022, oh…they’re being ranked in the Top 25.

That program was definitely on an upward trajectory when we played them, they were just starting to hit their potential.

[UL_Cajuns]

Kind of interesting, that 2020 bowl game, many Louisiana football fans were asking “who is UTSA?”

Then fast forward to 2021 and 2022, oh…they’re being ranked in the Top 25.

That program was definitely on an upward trajectory when we played them, they were just starting to hit their potential.

Liberty is another solid football program we beat in 2019 and 2021 in Football. Most people didn't realize those were solid wins as well.
I will also of course go back to the 2020 Iowa State win when non other than Brock Purdy was the QB.
Baw I miss those solid UL football days!

[CajunRebel]

When projections first came out some years back, I feel like some of them were very good, and based on actual data, but espn didn't want those other projections to be right so turned all the picks upside down once they started controlling more and more bowls

Back then it was much clearer who would go where. Most of the bowls were obligated to take a team based on where they finished in the conference standings.

[LouisianaB]

It could be any one of these bowls.

Myrtle Beach Bowl (Conway, SC)
R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl (New Orleans)
Avocados From Mexico Cure Bowl (Orlando)
Isleta New Mexico Bowl (Albuquerque, NM)
Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl (Frisco, TX)
RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl (Boca Raton, Fl)
Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl (Tampa, FL)
Birmingham Bowl (Birmingham, AL)
Camellia Bowl (Montgomery, AL)
Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl (if American goes to Hawaii Bowl) (Fort Worth, TX)
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl (Boise, ID)
68 Ventures Bowl (Mobile, Al)
EasyPost Hawai'i Bowl (if American goes to Armed Forces Bowl) (Honolulu, HI)
SERVPRO First Responder Bowl (Dallas, TX)

[Grantvb]

Which is more important? Location or opponent?

[CajunNation]

Sigh.... I can hear Beth Mowins already

That would not be a good game.

[LouisianaB]

Which is more important? Location or opponent?

Location for attendance probably. You want drivable. But opponent also matters

A less thought of question is timing. You would like to have a bowl before Christmas. The only one on my list that is after is First Responder which is on 26th. Being home for Christmas is a big deal, so I’d rather not go to that one.

[R1Letterman]

I feel like after Christmas bowls have higher status and payout.
But drivable probably more important for having a good fan presence

[jaxmc1023]

Opponent 10x more important

Only the hardest core of fans will travel around Christmas time to a bowl game between two (likely) 6-6/7-5 teams..

On the other hand, going into next season with a win against a P5 team would help quite a bit

[CajunRage]

Lowest travel cost. The "payout" comes from the tickets that the school sells. Not seeing any presale options or anything at this point.

[R1Letterman]

Also does every team get the same amount of extra bowl practice days or are they allowed to practice until the bowl? Ergo does later mean more practice?

[SMD7636]

Our athletic department usually taking bowl reservations by now.

[CajunFun]

I feel like after Christmas bowls have higher status and payout.
But drivable probably more important for having a good fan presence

My understanding is that the coaches want the latest bowl possible. It allows them to keep practicing when the NCAA doesn't permit other teams to practice, which helps for next year.