Since we are about a quarter of the way through bowl season, I decided to start charting how each conference is shaping up.

I will try to update either daily or after each game completion.

SBC 4 1
MWC 2 0
IND 2 0
MAC 1 0
AME 1 3
SEC 0 0
B12 0 0
ACC 0 0
PAC 0 0
B10 0 0
USA 0 6

Sucks that we now have to do this. Can’t beat 1.000

Yes, either MWC or MAC will be undefeated, even if they only played 3 or 2 games respectfully.

(12-26-2020 11:47 PM)HPCAT Wrote:  Yes, either MWC or MAC will be undefeated, even if they only played 3 or 2 games respectfully.

In previous years a league had to play a minimum number of games to be counted in the Bowl Challenge Cup. I’m not sure what the number was. It might have been three, but it could’ve been four, as our five ties are the lowest of all the FBS leagues.

(12-27-2020 12:11 AM)AppinVA Wrote:  

(12-26-2020 11:47 PM)HPCAT Wrote:  Yes, either MWC or MAC will be undefeated, even if they only played 3 or 2 games respectfully.

In previous years a league had to play a minimum number of games to be counted in the Bowl Challenge Cup. I’m not sure what the number was. It might have been three, but it could’ve been four, as our five ties are the lowest of all the FBS leagues.

We probably should have the fewest bowl tie ins since we and the Big 12 are the only ones with just 10 teams, and the Big 12, as a P5, naturally would have more.

Now, the problem is that we have no tie ins with anyone other than the MAC, C-USA, and Liberty. That is a testament to poor conference leadership.

(12-27-2020 12:19 AM)Michael in Raleigh Wrote:  

(12-27-2020 12:11 AM)AppinVA Wrote:  

(12-26-2020 11:47 PM)HPCAT Wrote:  Yes, either MWC or MAC will be undefeated, even if they only played 3 or 2 games respectfully.

In previous years a league had to play a minimum number of games to be counted in the Bowl Challenge Cup. I’m not sure what the number was. It might have been three, but it could’ve been four, as our five ties are the lowest of all the FBS leagues.

We probably should have the fewest bowl tie ins since we and the Big 12 are the only ones with just 10 teams, and the Big 12, as a P5, naturally would have more.

Now, the problem is that we have no tie ins with anyone other than the MAC, C-USA, and Liberty. That is a testament to poor conference leadership.

That's not entirely accurate. We can face a MWC or AAC team in the Bowl pool if the puppet master ESPN so chooses.

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(12-27-2020 12:11 AM)AppinVA Wrote:  

(12-26-2020 11:47 PM)HPCAT Wrote:  Yes, either MWC or MAC will be undefeated, even if they only played 3 or 2 games respectfully.

In previous years a league had to play a minimum number of games to be counted in the Bowl Challenge Cup. I’m not sure what the number was. It might have been three, but it could’ve been four, as our five ties are the lowest of all the FBS leagues.

3 was the minimum in years past. They may waive that this year or not.

If a P5 is winning they’ll create a minimum, if the SBC would benefit over the MWC they won’t adjust.

(12-27-2020 07:07 PM)Saint3333 Wrote:  If a P5 is winning they’ll create a minimum, if the SBC would benefit over the MWC they won’t adjust.

It's a weird year. Anything is possible. What is the value (other than bragging rights) in winning this thing anyway?

(12-28-2020 04:38 PM)AstroCajun Wrote:  

(12-27-2020 07:07 PM)Saint3333 Wrote:  If a P5 is winning they’ll create a minimum, if the SBC would benefit over the MWC they won’t adjust.

It's a weird year. Anything is possible. What is the value (other than bragging rights) in winning this thing anyway?

Other than a trophy, I’m not sure.

Update with bowls from 12/29/20

MWC 2 0
IND 2 0
B12 2 0
MAC 1 0
SEC 0 0
B10 0 0
SBC 4 1
ACC 0 1
PAC 0 1
AME 1 3
USA 0 6

(12-27-2020 06:44 PM)McLeansvilleAppFan Wrote:  

(12-27-2020 12:11 AM)AppinVA Wrote:  

(12-26-2020 11:47 PM)HPCAT Wrote:  Yes, either MWC or MAC will be undefeated, even if they only played 3 or 2 games respectfully.

In previous years a league had to play a minimum number of games to be counted in the Bowl Challenge Cup. I’m not sure what the number was. It might have been three, but it could’ve been four, as our five ties are the lowest of all the FBS leagues.

3 was the minimum in years past. They may waive that this year or not.

I'd be willing to bet they waive the requirement. Any req. would eliminate the PAC12. Plus, there's already a precedent for waiving minimum game number requirements to qualify for something this year.

Current # of games by conference:

SEC - 8
ACC - 6
CUSA - 6
B12 - 5
SBC - 5
B10 - 4
IND - 3
MWC - 3
MAC - 2
PAC - 2

Updated through games of 12/30/20.

B12 3 0
MWC 2 0
IND 2 0
MAC 1 0
B10 1 0
SBC 4 1
SEC 0 1
PAC 0 1
ACC 0 2
AME 1 3
USA 0 6

Updated through games of 12/30/20.

B12 3 0 +3
SBC 4 1 +3

MWC 2 0 +2
IND 2 0 +2

MAC 1 0 +1
B10 1 0 +1

SEC 0 1 -1
PAC 0 1 -1

ACC 0 2 -2
AME 1 3 -2

USA 0 6 -6

I guess we need to pull for Ball State (+10) to upset SJSU.

(12-31-2020 07:35 AM)RedWolves05 Wrote:  I guess we need to pull for Ball State (+10) to upset SJSU.

IDK, that would mean the MAC at 1.000 & MWC .667, if there are no minimum requirements it hurts us either way.

(12-31-2020 08:19 AM)GS99-00 Wrote:  

(12-31-2020 07:35 AM)RedWolves05 Wrote:  I guess we need to pull for Ball State (+10) to upset SJSU.

IDK, that would mean the MAC at 1.000 & MWC .667, if there are no minimum requirements it hurts us either way.

The Bowl Challenge Cup requires a conference to have played 3 bowls to be eligible. So the MAC is out no matter what.

I also don't forsee the rules being changed for it.

So that means MAC, CUSA, ACC, Pac-12, and AAC are out.

We REALLY need Ball State to beat San Jose State today. If SJSU wins, the MWC will be 3-0, and they'll win the Bowl Challenge Cup no matter what.

(12-31-2020 08:53 AM)CardinalBlackTrojan Wrote:  

(12-31-2020 08:19 AM)GS99-00 Wrote:  

(12-31-2020 07:35 AM)RedWolves05 Wrote:  I guess we need to pull for Ball State (+10) to upset SJSU.

IDK, that would mean the MAC at 1.000 & MWC .667, if there are no minimum requirements it hurts us either way.

The Bowl Challenge Cup requires a conference to have played 3 bowls to be eligible. So the MAC is out no matter what.

I also don't forsee the rules being changed for it.

So that means MAC, CUSA, ACC, Pac-12, and AAC are out.

We REALLY need Ball State to beat San Jose State today. If SJSU wins, the MWC will be 3-0, and they'll win the Bowl Challenge Cup no matter what.

Thanks, Coastal.

(12-31-2020 09:39 AM)AppinVA Wrote:  

(12-31-2020 08:53 AM)CardinalBlackTrojan Wrote:  

(12-31-2020 08:19 AM)GS99-00 Wrote:  

(12-31-2020 07:35 AM)RedWolves05 Wrote:  I guess we need to pull for Ball State (+10) to upset SJSU.

IDK, that would mean the MAC at 1.000 & MWC .667, if there are no minimum requirements it hurts us either way.

The Bowl Challenge Cup requires a conference to have played 3 bowls to be eligible. So the MAC is out no matter what.

I also don't forsee the rules being changed for it.

So that means MAC, CUSA, ACC, Pac-12, and AAC are out.

We REALLY need Ball State to beat San Jose State today. If SJSU wins, the MWC will be 3-0, and they'll win the Bowl Challenge Cup no matter what.

Thanks, Coastal.

At least I now have someone to root for in the 1:00 game.

Ball St up 13-0 only 5:00 into the game.