College Football Bowl Season 2023: Top 5 Surprises

College Football Bowl Season: College football’s bowl season kicked off with a splash, both literal and figurative, on the first Saturday of December. Between record-breaking performances, and conference woes.

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Winners	Details
Rickey Hunt‘s Record Run	Ohio freshman running back Rickey Hunt rushed for 221 yards and two touchdowns in the Bobcats’ victory over Georgia Southern, leaving a promising mark in the record books.
Appalachian State’s Upset Win	The Mountaineers secured a 13-9 victory over Miami (Ohio) in the Cure Bowl, displaying resilience and determination, proving they remain a force to be reckoned with in college football.
Jacksonville State’s Clutch Comeback	The Gamecocks staged a remarkable comeback from a 17-point deficit to stun Louisiana 34-31 in the New Orleans Bowl, showcasing their never-say-die spirit and ability to perform under pressure.
Florida A&M’s Celebration Bowl Thriller	The Celebration Bowl’s epic showdown between North Carolina A&T and South Carolina State was a thrilling contest, with both teams trading blows until the final whistle, celebrating the spirit of HBCU football.

ANOTHER INTERCEPTION!!

RATTLERS TAKE OVER ON THE BISONS 19 WITH 1:45 REMAINING.

FAMU – 30
HU – 26#FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime pic.twitter.com/48tGATnP8W
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) December 16, 2023

Losers	Details
Sun Belt Conference Takes a Hit	The Sun Belt Conference had a challenging start, going 1-2 on the first day of bowl season. Louisiana’s loss and Georgia Southern’s narrow defeat raised questions about the overall strength of the Sun Belt in bowl competitions.
Myrtle Beach Bowl’s Monstrous Margin	Despite Charlotte’s exciting 38-17 win over Old Dominion in the Myrtle Beach Bowl, the game continued the trend of a lopsided margin of victory (18.8 points). The article questions whether future contests in the bowl will be closer.
Louisiana’s Losing Streak	The Ragin’ Cajuns’ loss to Jacksonville State marked their sixth consecutive bowl defeat, adding pressure to Head Coach Billy Napier as he enters his first full season at the helm.
Mother Nature’s Monsoon	The Cure Bowl between Appalachian State and Miami (Ohio) was affected by torrential rain and windy conditions, creating a challenging and sloppy game. The article expresses hope for better weather conditions in future bowl matchups.

CELEBRATION BOWL CHAMPIONS!!!#FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime pic.twitter.com/wyCrKyY1j3
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) December 16, 2023

College Football Bowl Season Winners

Rickey Hunt’s Record Run: Ohio freshman running back Rickey Hunt etched his name in the record books, rushing for 221 yards and two touchdowns in the Bobcats’ victory over Georgia Southern. Hunt’s dominant display is a promising sign for Ohio’s future.
Appalachian State’s Upset Win: After a nail-biting 13-9 victory over Miami (Ohio) in the Cure Bowl, the Mountaineers proved they’re still a force to be reckoned with. This win showcases their resilience and determination.
Jacksonville State’s Clutch Comeback: The Gamecocks clawed their way back from a 17-point deficit to stun Louisiana 34-31 in the New Orleans Bowl. This thrilling comeback win is a testament to Jacksonville State’s never-say-die spirit.
Florida A&M’s Celebration Bowl Thriller: While this article focuses on the first games, it’s worth mentioning the Celebration Bowl’s epic showdown between North Carolina A&T and South Carolina State. With both teams trading blows until the final whistle, this game was a true celebration of HBCU football.

College Football Bowl Season Losers

Sun Belt Conference Takes a Hit: The conference went 1-2 on the first day, with Louisiana’s loss and Georgia Southern’s narrow defeat raising questions about the Sun Belt’s overall strength in bowl season.
Myrtle Beach Bowl’s Monstrous Margin: Despite an exciting 38-17 win for Charlotte over Old Dominion, the Myrtle Beach Bowl continues to average a lopsided margin of victory (18.8 points). Can we expect closer contests in the future?
Louisiana’s Losing Streak: The Ragin’ Cajuns’ loss to Jacksonville State marks their sixth consecutive bowl defeat. This skid adds pressure to Head Coach Billy Napier as he enters his first full season at the helm.
Mother Nature’s Monsoon: The Cure Bowl between Appalachian State and Miami (Ohio) was marred by torrential rain and windy conditions, making for a sloppy and challenging game for both teams. Let’s hope for sunnier skies in future bowl matchups!

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