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Which college football conference has most teams going to 2021 bowl game?

By Connor Muldowney

Dec 4, 2021; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) celebrates after a victory against the Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2021; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) celebrates after a victory against the Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 4, 2021; Carson, CA, USA; Utah State Aggies wide receiver Brandon Bowling (16) celebrates with wide receiver Derek Wright (8) his touchdown scored against the San Diego State Aztecs during the second half of the Mountain West Conference championship game at Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2021; Carson, CA, USA; Utah State Aggies wide receiver Brandon Bowling (16) celebrates with wide receiver Derek Wright (8) his touchdown scored against the San Diego State Aztecs during the second half of the Mountain West Conference championship game at Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

T4. Conference USA (8)

A lot of these Conference USA bowl-bound teams aren’t exactly moving the needle for the average college football fan.

UTSA won the conference title over Western Kentucky and some of these teams might actually be more exciting than people think and present some interesting matchups during bowl season. Keep an eye on UTSA vs. San Diego State in the Frisco Bowl and Western Kentucky vs. App State in the Boca Raton Bowl.

Here’s who made bowls from the C-USA:

  • North Texas (Frisco Football Classic) vs. Miami (OH) on Dec. 23
  • UTSA (Tropical Smoothie Cafe Frisco Bowl) vs. San Diego State on Dec. 21
  • Old Dominion (Myrtle Beach Bowl) vs. Tulsa on Dec. 20
  • Marshall (R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl) vs. Louisiana on Dec. 18
  • UAB (Independence Bowl) vs. BYU on Dec. 18
  • UTEP (New Mexico Bowl) vs. Fresno State on Dec. 18
  • Western Kentucky (Boca Raton Bowl) vs. App State on Dec. 18
  • Middle Tennessee (Bahamas Bowl) vs. Toledo on Dec. 17

T4. MAC (8)

The MAC doesn’t get a ton of respect, but sending eight teams to bowl games this year may change that. There’s still no clear dominant team despite Northern Illinois winning the conference title game with Michigan State transfer Rocky Lombardi leading the way at quarterback.

Toledo is a solid team every year and the Rockets will kick off bowl season on Dec. 17 against Middle Tennessee in the Bahamas Bowl. The champion (Northern Illinois) will be playing Coastal Carolina in an intriguing Cure Bowl on the same day.

All three Michigan directional schools also made the postseason.

Here’s who made a bowl from the MAC:

  • Central Michigan (Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl) vs. Boise State on Dec. 31
  • Western Michigan (Quick Lane Bowl) vs. Nevada on Dec. 27
  • Ball State (Camellia Bowl) vs. Georgia State on Dec. 25
  • Miami (OH) (Frisco Football Classic) vs. North Texas on Dec. 23
  • Kent State (Famous Idaho Potato Bowl) vs. Wyoming on Dec. 21
  • Eastern Michigan (LendingTree Bowl) vs. Liberty on Dec. 18
  • Northern Illinois (Cure Bowl) vs. Coastal Carolina on Dec. 17
  • Toledo (Bahamas Bowl) vs. Middle Tennessee on Dec. 17

T4. Mountain West (8)

No surprise here as the Mountain West usually has some sneaky good teams and 2021 has been no different.

Led by Mountain West champ Utah State, the conference sends eight teams to the postseason which is tied for fourth behind three Power Five leagues.

Boise State is a big name and it’ll be in the Arizona Bowl on Dec. 31 against Central Michigan, Nevada will have an intriguing Quick Lane Bowl matchup with Western Michigan, San Diego State will face Conference USA champ UTSA in the Frisco Bowl, and Utah State will be headed to the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl against the Pac-12’s Oregon State.

Here’s who made it from the Mountain West:

  • Boise State (Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl) vs. Central Michigan on Dec. 31
  • Air Force (SERVPRO First Responder Bowl) vs. Louisville on Dec. 28
  • Nevada (Quick Lane Bowl) vs. Western Michigan on Dec. 27
  • Hawaii (Hawaii Bowl) vs. Memphis on Dec. 24
  • San Diego State (Tropical Smoothie Cafe Frisco Bowl) vs. UTSA on Dec. 21
  • Wyoming (Famous Idaho Potato Bowl) vs. Kent State on Dec. 21
  • Utah State (Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl) vs. Oregon State on Dec. 18
  • Fresno State (New Mexico Bowl) vs. UTEP on Dec. 18
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