2015 Bowl Games: Ranking all 41 college football bowls by watchability
Sep 20, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Fans leave the stadium after a weather delay during a game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and San Jose State Spartans at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Unwatchable. Go binge something on Netflix
Here are five completely forgettable bowl games, and part of the reason why the NCAA is looking at revamping the bowl system. Two of them – Cure Bowl and Quick Lane Bowl – featured 5-7 teams who were invited based on academic eligibility. Fluff to fill out the bowl pairings in a schedule that is obviously bottom heavy.
Do yourself a favor and don’t even waste the disc space on your DVR for these.
No. 41: Raycom Media Camellia Bowl
Ohio vs. Appalachian State
Montgomery, Alabama | Cramton Bowl
Dec. 19, 5:30 p.m. on ESPN
Between the name and the host city, not much to cheer about on this one.
No. 40: Cure Bowl
San Jose State vs. Georgia State
Orlando | Orlando Citrus Bowl
Dec. 19, 7 p.m. on CBSSN
Georgia State’s first ever bowl appearance. Outside of that, not much to see here.
No. 39: Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
Akron vs. Utah State
Boise, Idaho | Albertsons Stadium
Dec. 22, 3:30 p.m. on ESPN
Is there a game played on the Smurf Turf without Boise State that’s worth watching?
No. 38: Quick Lane Bowl
Central Michigan vs. Minnesota
Detroit | Ford Field
Dec. 28, 5 p.m. on ESPN2
Another game with a 5-7 team. If Jerry Kill were coaching the Gophers, it might have been worth it.
No. 37: Popeyes Bahamas Bowl
Middle Tennessee vs. Western Michigan
Nassau, Bahamas | Robinson National Stadium
Dec. 24, Noon on ESPN
You get to play in the Bahamas, fellows….be happy with that. Merry Christmas.
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