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Which bowls are the ones to see and which ones can be missed? With so many to watch, here are all the bowls ranked from the can't miss to the ones you might be able to skip if you need to do some holiday shopping. These rankings are based on fun as well as important.
1. New Mexico Bowl
Wyoming vs. Fresno State
Dec. 19th, 2009
4:30 pm ET
ESPN
The New Mexico Bowl introduced itself in 2007, infine fashion with one exciting inaugural game. Bet on this years college football bowl action at University Stadium in Albuquerque on Dec. 19, when teams from the Mountain West and Western Athletic conferences vie for one of college football's newest titles. Bet New Mexico Bowl now!
2. St. Pete Bowl
Dec.19th, 2009
Rutgers vs. UCF
8 pm ET
ESPNs
What was named the Magicjack Bowl in 2008 is now just The St. Pete Bowl. The St. Pete Bowl is a new bowl game that was approved in late April 2008. To be played in St. Petersburg, Florida, the St. Pete Bowl will be played on December 19th, 2009 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. Bet St. Petersburg Bowl now!
3. R+L Carriers New Orleans
MTSU vs. Southern Miss
Dec. 20th, 2009
8:30 p.m ET ESPN
The New Orleans Bowl is a post-season college football bowl game certified by the NCAA that has been played annually at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana since 2001. The New Orleans Bowl will host teams from the Sun Belt Conference and Conference USA. Last year the Southern Mississippi squeked by Troy 30 to 27 in overtime. Could the 2009 version of the R+L Carrier New Orleans Bowl provide sports betting fans with the same outcome? Bet New Orleans Bowl now!
4. MAACO Las Vegas Bowl
Dec. 22nd, 2009
Las Vegas, Nevada
Oregon State vs. BYU
8 p.m. ESPN
The 17th Annual Las Vegas Bowl is now called the MAACO Bowl and is set for December 2009. Each team will receive $1 million for attending the Las Vegas Bowl this year. The 2009 Las Vegas Bowl will host the champion, or first selection, from the Mountain West Conference and the 4th-place team from the Pac-10 Conference. Bet Las Vegas Bowl now!
5. Pointsettia Bowl
Dec. 23rd, 2009
Utah vs. California
8p.m. ET
ESPN
The 2009 Poinsettia bowl is going to be an exciting postseason college football game this holiday season. The bowl will host teams from the Mountain West Conference and the Pac-10 Conference.
Last year’s Poinsettia Bowl was a nail biter, when Joseph Turner's 17-yard run midway through the fourth quarter gave No. 11 Texas Christian its first lead, and the Horned Frogs held on for a 17-16 victory over ninth-ranked and previously undefeated Boise State last night in the Poinsettia Bowl in San Diego.
The Broncos (12-1), trying to finish 13-0 for the second time in three seasons, took a 10-0 lead on Ian Johnson's 20-yard touchdown run midway through the first quarter, but their high-scoring offense bogged down against the fast, aggressive defense of TCU (11-2).
Fatigued after spending most of the final three quarters on the field, the Boise State defense couldn't come up with enough key stops in the final quarter. Bet Poinsettia Bowl now!
6. Sheraton Hawaii Bowl Football Betting Odds
Dec. 24th, 2009
Nevada vs. SMU
8 p.m
ESPN
The Sheraton Hawaii Bowl is a post-season NCAA college football bowl game that takes place every year on Christmas Day or Christmas Eve. The games are held at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii, the largest outdoor arena in Hawaii. The Bowl game has been sponsored by Sheraton Hotels and Resorts Hawaii. This Bowl has been played since 2002. It fields a team from C-USA or Pac-10 and a team from the WAC.
In 2008, College sports fans saw Jimmy Clausen end Notre Dame's long bowl drought and Hawaii's bid for a fourth straight Hawaii Bowl victory, with a record-breaking passing night.
Clausen set Notre Dame bowl records with 401 yards passing and five touchdowns to lead the efficient Fighting Irish to their first postseason victory in 15 years, 49-21 over Hawaii Bet Hawaii Bowl now!
The Nevada Wolf Pack (8-4) and the Southern Methodist Mustangs (7-5) will play against each other at the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl. This bowl is going to be celebrated at the Aloha Stadium located at Honolulu: Hawaii. The game will be kicked off at 8:00 PM ET and is going to be televised nationwide on ESPN. Read more
7. Little Ceasar's Pizza Bowl
Dec. 26th, 2009
Ohio vs. Marshall
1 p.m ET ESPN
Formerly called the Motor City Bowl, the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl is one of 34 annual college football bowl games. Played at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan, the game hosts teams from the Big Ten and the MAC.
In 2008, The Florida Atlantic Owls defeated the Central Michigan Chippewas, 24-21 at the Motor City Bowl. Bet college bowl odds at Ford Field in Detroit this Dec. 26 when a top team from the Mid-American Conference takes the field. Bet Little Ceasar's Pizza Bowl!
8.Meineke Car Care Bowl betting spread — Big East vs. ACC
North Carolina vs. Pittsburgh
Dec. 26th, 2009
4:30 pm
ESPN
Meineke Car Care Bowl betting Info: Though the Meineke Car Care Bowl is not one of the BCS Bowl games, it is a must for football betting fans. The Meineke Car Care Bowl always attracts top teams from NCAA Division 1, bringing their loyal college betting fans and armchair quarterbacks into Charlotte to bet on their teams. Bet Meineke Car Care Bowl now!
9. Emerald Bowl Betting Odds
Dec. 26th, 2009
Boston College vs. USC
8p.m ET ESPN
The Emerald Bowl first entered the sports betting market in 2002, when the game was known as the Diamond Walnut San Francisco Bowl. Since then, the name has changed, and now you can bet on teams from the Pac-10 and ACC take the field for the eighth annual Emerald Bowl. San Francisco's AT&T Park is the place. Dec. 26 is the date. Bet Emerald Bowl now!
In 2008, the Miami Hurricanes of the ACC were matched against the California Golden Bears of the Pac-10, the first appearance by either team in the seven-year history of the Emerald Bowl. The Golden Bears, prevailed with a 24-17 victory over Miami, Cal improved its record to 10-8-1 all-time in bowl games, and 2-2 all-time vs. Miami.
10. Music City Bowl
Dec. 27th, 2009
Kentucky vs. Clemson
8:30 pm ET
ESPN
Music City Bowl The Music City Bowl is set to take place the day before new years on December 27, 2009. Since the first Music City Bowl in 1998, the Music City Bowl has been played in Nashville, Tennessee, at LP Field, home of the Tennessee Titans.
In a exciting 2008 bowl match up, Vanderbilt won their first bowl game in over 50 years, upsetting Boston College 16-14 in the Music City Bowl by using three different quarterbacks, kicking three field goals, and scoring their only touchdown on a fluke punt play. Bet Music City Bowl now!
11. BCS Independence Bowl Betting lines Dec. 28th
Dec. 28th, 2009
5 pm ET
Texas A&M vs. Georgia
ESPN
The Independence Bowl is an annual post-season American college football bowl game. Held at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana, the game hosts teams from the SEC and Big 12.
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies, 17-10, in the 2008 Independence Bowl. Bet Independence Bowl now!
12. Champs Sports Bowl
Dec. 29th, 2009
Miami (FL) vs. Wisconsin
8 p.m. ET
ESPN
Champs Sports Bowl The 19th annual Champs Sports Bowl is set to take place December 29, 2009. Originally played in Pro Player Stadium (now named Dolphins Stadium) in Miami, Florida, the home of the Miami Dolphins, the Champs Sports Bowl has been played at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida since 2000, as it will be in 2009.
saw a big-play offense and a hard-hitting, opportunistic defense in the Seminoles’ 42-13 win over Wisconsin at the Champs Sports Bowl. In 2009, the Champs Sports Bowl should be one of the more interesting games of the entire Bowl Season as sports betting fans should be able to make an online bet teams from the ACC and the Big Ten. Bet Champs Sports Bowl now!
13. EagleBank Bowl
December 29, 2009
4:30 pm ESPN
Army or UCLA** vs. Temple
Washington, D.C.
The first ever EagleBank Bowl (originally the Congressional Bowl) will be played on December 20, 2008 at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC. In the first ever 2008 Eagle Bank Bowl game, the Navy Midshipmen fell to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, 29-19. Which ACC team will a favorite in the sports betting odds for this bowl game? Bet EagleBank Bowl now!
14. Pacific Life Holiday Bowl
Dec. 30th, 2009
Nebraska vs. Arizona
8 pm
ESPN
The 33rd annual Pacific Life Holiday Bowl kicks off at 8 p.m. PST on December 30th at Qualcomm Stadium. The game will air nationally on ESPN for the 24th straight year, and features the runner-up from the Pacific-10 Conference against the third selection from the Big 12 Conference. The 2008 game featured a 42-31 Oregon Ducks victory over the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Bet Holiday Bowl now!
The Arizona Wildcats (8-4) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers (9-4) will be playing against each other at the Pacific Life Holliday Bowl which is going to take place at the Qualcomm Stadium, located at San Diego: California. The game is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM ET and is going to be televised on ESPN. Read more
15. Humanitarian Bowl
Dec. 30th, 2009
Idaho vs. Bowling Green
4:30 pm
ESPN
Roady’s Humanitarian Bowl is a post-season NCAA Division I FBS college football bowl game that has traditionally been played at Bronco Stadium, Boise, Idaho since 1997. Known as the Humanitarian Bowl from 1997 to 1999, and then as the Crucial.com Humanitarian Bowl from 2000 until 2003 MPC Computers has been the sponsor from 2004 – 2006.
In April 2007, the bowl was renamed back for the Humanitarian Bowl, and already in May 2007, the game received a new sponsor Roady’s Truck Stops and now, the Smurf Turf at Bronco Stadium in Boise closes out the year in style as host of the 2009 Roady's Humanitarian Bowl. This years edition of this postseason contest will feature teams from the ACC and the WAC competing for a coveted season-ending title. In the 2008, the Maryland Terrapins defeated the Nevada Wolf Pack, 42-35, in a exciting bowl game. Bet Roady’s Humanitarian Bowl now!
The Idaho Vandals (7-5) and the Bowling Green Falcons (7-5) will play against each other at the Roady’s Humanitarian Bowl which is going to be taking place at the Bronco Stadium located at Boise: Idaho. The game is scheduled to start at 4:30 PM ET and is going to be televised at ESPN. Read more
16. Texas Bowl football betting online
Dec. 30th, 2009
Missouri vs. Navy
3:30 pm
ESPN
The Fourth annual Texas Bowl kicks off this Dec. 30 at Reliant Stadium in Houston. Bet on the top competition from the Big 12 and Conference USA close out their seasons in search of a coveted postseason title.
The inaugural Texas Bowl is on its way to becoming the newest Texas football tradition by bringing two football powerhouses to battle it out at Reliant Stadium on December 30, 2009. There are many exciting events around the Texas Bowl to create an entertaining celebration of the culture, heritage and football tradition of the Lone Star State. Bet Texas Bowl now!
The Missouri Tigers (8-4) and the Navy Midshipmen (8-4) will be playing against each other at the Texas Bowl, which turns to be one of the most famous bowls on the period. The venue will be the Reliant Stadium located at Houston Texas. The event will be starting at 8:00 PM ET and is going to be televised on NFL Network. Read more
17. Armed Forces Bowl betting
Dec. 31st, 2009
Air Force vs. Houston
12 noon ET
ESPN
Armed Forces Bowl The fourth annual Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl Game (formerly known as Forth Worth Bowl) is going to be played at Amon Carter Stadium on the campus of Texas Christian University in Forth Worth, Texas.
The Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl features some of the best college football teams in the nation. In 2008 the Houston Cougars defeated the Air Force Falcons, 34-28. Bet Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl now!
18. BCS Sun Bowl Betting odds
Dec. 31st, 2009
Stanford vs. Oklahoma
2pm ET
CBS
The 2009 Brut Sun Bowl - The El Paso Classic! It's that time of the year. You put a log on the fire, get into the Brut Sun Bowl betting action, get a bowl bet online and turn on the TV to watch some NCAA Bowl games. This year's Sun Bowl is one bowl game that you will want to bet on.
The Brut Sun Bowl is set for play in December 2009, and The nation's second-oldest postseason bowl game features teams from the Pac-10 and Big 12/Big East.
So get ready to enjoy big-time college bowl game action at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, TX. Bet Sun Bowl now!
19. Insight Bowl
Dec. 31st, 2009
Minnesota vs. Iowa State
6 pm ET
NFL Network
Need a pre-New Year college football celebration? Look no further than the 2009 Insight Bowl. This annual postseason contest pits top teams from the Big Ten and Big 12 against each other at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe this Dec. 31.
In 2008, the Kansas Jayhawks were picked to play in the Insight Bowl as the Big 12 representative and faced off against the Minnesota Golden Gophers from the Big Ten. The Jayhawks won the game, 42 - 21. Bet Insight Bowl now!
20. Chick-Fil-A-Bowl Betting
Virginia Tech vs. Tennessee
Dec. 31st, 2009
7:30 pm
ESPN
The Chick-fil-A Bowl is set to take place at the Georgia Dome, home of the Atlanta Falcons, in Atlanta, Georgia on December 31, 2009. The Chick-fil-A Bowl has been played at the Georgia Dome since 1992.
Chick-fil-A became the title sponsor of the Peach Bowl beginning with the 1997 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. Since 1993, the Chick-fil-A Bowl has featured a match up between a Southeastern Conference college football team and an ACC college football team. The Tigers Finish the season in style with 38-3 Bowl Win over Georgia Tech in the 2008 version of the Chick-fil-A-Bowl. Bet Chick-Fil-A-Bowl now!
21. Outback Bowl
Jan. 1st, 2010
Northwestern vs. Auburn
11 am
ESPN
The Outback Bowl entered their college football betting odds sence the first game in 1986, after the game moved to Tampa from Birmingham. The contest is held at Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and The bowl, now in its 25th year, hosts teams from the Big Ten Conference and Southeastern Conferenc.
The Outback Bowl entered their college football betting odds sence the first game in 1986, after the game moved to Tampa from Birmingham. The contest is held at Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and it features teams from the SEC and the Big Ten.
In 2008, College betting fans saw the Iowa Hawkeyes Vs. the South Carolina Gamecocks in the 2008 Outback Bowl. The Hawkeyes beat the Gamecocks, 31 - 10. Bet Outback Bowl now!
22. Gator Bowl
Jan. 1st, 2010
Jan. 1st, 2010
ACC vs Big 12 or Big East/ND
1 pm ET
CBS
Meineke Car Care Bowl betting Info: Though the Meineke Car Care Bowl is not one of the BCS Bowl games, it is a must for football betting fans. The Meineke Car Care Bowl always attracts top teams from NCAA Division 1, bringing their loyal college betting fans and armchair quarterbacks into Charlotte to bet on their favorite teams. In the 2009 Gator Bowl, the Clemson Tigers faced the Nebraska Cornhuskers on January 1, 2009. The Cornhuskers won the game, beating the Tigers 26 - 21.
The Meineke Car Care Bowl has given college football's postseason a nice collection of high scoring and closely-contested games. Bet Meineke Car Care Bowl now!
23. Capital One Bowl
Jan. 1st, 2010
Big Ten vs SEC
1 pm ET
ABC
The Capital One Bowl has existed under many names throughout its history, and first made college bowl odds available in 1947 when it was known as the Tangerine Bowl. Since then, the game has been known as the Florida Citrus Bowl and by its current name.
Many classic battles have taken place at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, so act now to see two quality teams battle it out under the sun. The Capital One Bowl will continue to feature great games and will continue to be one of the most exciting bowl games in college football. Bet Capital One Bowl now!
24. Rose Bowl
Jan. 1st, 2010
Big 10 Champ vs Pac-10 Champ
4:30 pm ET
ABC
25. Sugar Bowl
Jan. 1st, 2010
BCS at large vs BCS at large
8:30 pm ET
FOX
26. International Bowl Sports Betting
Jan. 2nd, 2010
South Florida vs. Northern Illinois
12 noon ET
ESPN2
Rogers Centre, site of the International Bowl, is also the home field of the Toronto Argonauts and the Toronto Blue Jays. It has a capacity of over 53,500 for football games, and was the first stadium built with a retractable roof.
Bet on International Bowl football odds and experience American college football in Canada! Bet International Bowl now!
27. Cotton Bowl
Jan. 2nd, 2010
Oklahoma State vs. Mississippi
2 pm ET
ABC
The Cotton Bowl has offered its annual college bowl betting odds every year since 1937, making it the oldest non-BCS bowl game.
The game had a long tradition of featuring the SWC champion, but when the conference folded in 1996, the format changed, and the game now pits a team from the Big 12 versus a representative from the SEC, creating a true regional match up that is an annual battle. Bet Cotton Bowl now!
28. Papajohns.com Bowl betting Odds
Jan . 2nd, 2010.
Connecticut vs. South Carolina
5 p.m ET
ESPN
The Papajohns.com Bowl, an ERT owned and operated event, will be played Jan. 2 at Birmingham’s Legion Field and will be televised by ESPN. The fourth annual Papajohns.com Bowl will feature an exciting matchup between the Big East and SEC. Legion Field in the heart of the Deep South will welcome over 70,000 fans with a majority coming to root on their favorite school. Bet Papajohns.com Bowl now!
The Papajohn’s Bowl is coming once again and this time is going to be held between the Connecticut Huskies (7-5) and the South Carolina Gamecocks (7-5). This time the bowl will be held at the Legion Field located at Birmingham Alabama. The game is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM ET and is going to be televised around the whole nation via ESPN. Read more
29. AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Jan. 2nd, 2010
East Carolina vs. Arkansas
5:30 pm ET
ESPN
Liberty Bowl History and Info The Liberty Bowl offered college bowl odds to sports betting fans sence it's first game in 1965, but the history extends to a date prior to that year. The game was played in Philadelphia from 1959 until 1963, but a bowl game in cold weather did not generate a high level of interest in these sports tickets.
The game was played on a shortened indoor field in Atlantic City in 1964 before moving to its current location the following year. The current format features teams from the SEC and Conference USA. Last year, sports betting fans watched the Kentucky Wildcats defeated the East Carolina Pirates, 25-29, in the 2009 Liberty Bowl. Bet Liberty Bowl now!
30. Alamo Bowl betting Odds
Jan 2nd, 2010
Texas Tech vs. Michigan State
9 pm ET
ESPN
The Alamo Bowl has been played every year since 1993. The Alamo Bowl usually features a match up between the typically fourth choice, but not necessarily the fourth-place, teams from the Big Ten and Big 12 conferences. Prior to being known as the MasterCard Alamo Bowl, the Alamo Bowl had been sponsored by Builders Square and Sylvania.
MasterCard has sponsored the Alamo Bowl since 2002 and now, Valero is the fourth title sponsor in Alamo Bowl's 14-year history. Betting on the Alamodome and see NCAA Football at it's best. Bet 2009 Alamodome odds eary to ensure the best possible odds available. Bet Alamo Bowl now!
The Texas Tech Red Raiders (8-4) and the Michigan State Spartans (6-6) will be playing the Valero Alamo Bowl Game. The game will be held at the Alamodome located at San Antonio, Texas and is scheduled to start at 9:00 PM ET. The game is also going to be televised on ESPN. Read more
31. Fiesta Bowl
Jan. 4th, 2010
TCU vs. Boise State
TBA
FOX
32. Orange Bowl
Jan 5th, 2010
Georgia Tech vs. Iowa
8 pm ET
FOX
33. GMAC Bowl
Jan. 6th, 2010
Central Michigan vs. Troy
7 pm ET
ESPN
The GMAC Bowl is a college football post-season bowl game played in Mobile, Alabama. The game, played at Ladd Peebles Stadium in Mobile, is the last bowl game before the BCS Championship.
Bet on the GMAC bowl, as one of the best teams from Conference USA takes on a worthy competitor from either the Mid-American or Western Athletic conferences. Tulsa Golden Hurricane absolutely wholloped Ball State Cardinals in 2009 by beating Ball State 45 to 13 at the GMAC bowl. What could happen in 2010? Bet GMAC Bowl now!
34. Citi BCS Championship Bowl
Jan. 7th, 2010
Texas vs. Alabama
8pm ET
FOX
Need a pre-New Year college football celebration? Look no further than the 2009 Insight Bowl. This annual postseason contest pits top teams from the Big Ten and Big 12 against each other at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe this Jan. 7.
In 2009 the Florida Gators dazzled the sports betting world by thumping the Oklahoma Sooners 24-14. This victory over Oklahoma is the Gators second national title in the last three years.
Since the first GMAC Bowl in 1999, the GMAC Bowl has been played at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. The 2009 GMAC Bowl is scheduled to be played on January 6 and is at Ladd-Peebles Stadium just as all the other
GMAC Bowl Games have been played.
The 9th Annual GMAC Bowl is set for January 2009. This year's GMAC Bowl will feature teams from Conference USA (CUSA) vs. the Mid American Conference (MAC) or Western Athletic Conference (WAC). Bet GMAC Bowl now!
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