Postseason

What is Bowl Game in college football?

In college football, Bowl Game means: A postseason college football game usually played after the regular season between bowl-eligible teams or teams selected through conference tie-ins and bowl agreements. It is used to describe postseason context in college football.

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In college football, Bowl Game means: A postseason college football game usually played after the regular season between bowl-eligible teams or teams selected through conference tie-ins and bowl agreements. It is used to describe postseason context in college football.

Definition

A postseason college football game usually played after the regular season between bowl-eligible teams or teams selected through conference tie-ins and bowl agreements.

How CFB Track Uses It

CFBTrack uses Bowl Game context on rankings, schedule, conference, and postseason pages to make resume comparisons easier to read.

Related Glossary Terms

Bowl EligibilityA team's status as eligible for a postseason bowl game.PostseasonThe part of the season after the regular season, including conference championship games, bowl games, the College Football Playoff, and national championship games.Bowl Tie-InAn agreement connecting a conference or team group to a specific bowl game.Bowl Opt-OutA player's decision to skip a bowl game, often to prepare for the NFL Draft or avoid injury.New Year's SixThe major bowl games historically associated with the top tier of the postseason.

Last reviewed 2026-04-24