Everything to know about the six college bowl games on Dec. 16

College football’s bowl season gets underway Saturday with what one might think of as a soft launch.

The slate of a half-dozen contests features no teams ranked in the US LBM Coaches Poll, and just one of the games matches squads from so-called power conferences. There are, however, a couple of league champions taking the field, and the day’s lineup affords opportunities for programs that don’t often get the prime TV slots to enjoy the spotlight if only for a few hours.

Here’s a quick look at the day’s lineup, with stops from Carolina to California and points in between.

The day kicks off with this encounter of first-time opponents. The Eagles enter on a four-game skid, though two of those were one-score affairs. The Bobcats have won three in a row and look to reach 10 wins for a second consecutive season. Georgia Southern QB Davis Brin isn’t afraid to air it out with 22 TD throws but also 16 picks. He’ll be up against a Bobcats’ defense that is among the stingiest in the nation featuring LB Bryce Houston, the team leader in total tackles (119), stops for loss (12½) and interceptions (3). Ohio QB Kurtis Rourke is transferring out, leaving the offense in the hands of dual threat Parker Navarro. His primary pursuer will be Eagles DE Isaac Walker.

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While some might argue that there are too many bowls, the Gamecocks and well-traveled coach Rich Rodriguez are happy to have found a slot available in just their first year after moving up from the Football Championship Subdivision where they were regular playoff participants. The Ragin’ Cajuns have been in the FBS considerably longer and are making their seventh appearance in this home-state event having won it five times. Jax State likes to play fast and…

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Publish date : 2023-12-16 11:04:46

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