The Music City Bowl is an intriguing clash between big-time programs trying to become national powers again. And there is a bit of familiarity, as this will mark the third-ever matchup between Nebraska and Tennessee, which have all been in bowl games.
Indiana is in a bowl for a second season in a row. And that’s a big deal, as the Hoosiers last pulled off that feat in 1990 and 1991 under Bill Mallory. In fact, the last time IU won a bowl was 1991, when it knocked off Baylor in the Copper Bowl.
This is an intriguing battle in the Bronx at Yankee Stadium between Northwestern and Pitt, which haven’t met since 1973 when legendary Panther Tony Dorsett was a freshman and rushed for what was then a school-record 265 yards in a 21-14 win.
It's Minnesota (8-4, 5-4) vs. Washington State (8-4, 7-2) in the Holiday Bowl on Dec. 27 in San Diego at 7 p.m. ET. Get Tom Dienhart's preview inside.
It's Maryland (6-6, 3-6) vs. Boston College (6-6, 2-6 ACC) in the Quick Lane Bowl on Dec. 26 in Detroit at 2:30 p.m. ET. This is a reunion of familiar foes. In fact, this meeting will be the 12th between Maryland and Boston College who were both in the ACC from 2005-2014.
Say “Hello” to Jeff Brohm, the coach tasked with saving Purdue football. And, make no mistake about it: Boilermaker football needs to be saved. The program has fallen on hard times, winning just nine games the last four seasons. The good news for Boilermaker fans: This looks like a home run hire.