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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; Charlotte, NC, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) holds up the championship trophy as head coach Pat Narduzzi looks on after winning the ACC championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2021; Charlotte, NC, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) holds up the championship trophy as head coach Pat Narduzzi looks on after winning the ACC championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

2. ACC (10)

Are you surprised to see the ACC this high? Because I know I am.

The ACC is usually considered the second-weakest conference in the Power Five just ahead of the Pac-12 and behind the Big 12, Big Ten, and SEC. Yet the ACC is sending 10 teams to bowl games this year which is the second-most of any conference in college football.

Pitt is the conference champion and Pat Narduzzi’s team will be playing in the Peach Bowl against Michigan State and that might be one of the most intriguing games of bowl season. Oh, and Kenny Pickett is one of the four Heisman Trophy finalists, facing off against Heisman snub Kenneth Walker III.

No other ACC teams are headed to the New Year’s Six, but Wake Forest deserves some props for the season it had and it’ll get a fun Gator Bowl appearance against Texas A&M.

The expected contenders (Miami, Clemson, and North Carolina) all had disappointing seasons but they’re all bowl-bound after bouncing back from a rough start to the year.

Which ACC teams will be bowling this postseason?

  • Miami (Sun Bowl) vs. Washington State on Dec. 31
  • Wake Forest (Gator Bowl) vs. Texas A&M on Dec. 31
  • Pitt (Peach Bowl) vs. Michigan State on Dec. 30
  • North Carolina (Duke’s Mayo Bowl) vs. South Carolina on Dec. 30
  • Clemson (Cheez-It Bowl) vs. Iowa State on Dec. 29
  • Virginia Tech (Pinstripe Bowl) vs. Maryland on Dec. 29
  • Virginia (Wasabi Fenway Bowl) vs. SMU on Dec. 29
  • NC State (Holiday Bowl) vs. UCLA on Dec. 28
  • Louisville (SERVPRO First Responder Bowl) vs. Air Force on Dec. 28
  • Boston College (Military Bowl) vs. East Carolina on Dec. 27
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