2024 bowl projections thread

[djorange1989]

if we did that, my guess is it would be a cold day in hell before we get the Gator Bowl again. It’s not like the NCAA tournament, bowls pick who they want. It would be better not to have a top tier bowl and ESPN pissed off at us.

Definitely. It was a tongue in cheek post

 

[Nick44]

Is it weird that this ACC game is only 70% full? Not a great look for ACC

 

[Orangello]

So…. Does the Sun Bowl want SMU because things appears to be trending that way.

If SMU loses (and no CFP) I think they go to the Holiday.

 

[hoopsupstate]

Is it weird that this ACC game is only 70% full? Not a great look for ACC

It’s not like it’s in SMU’s back yard.

 

[sufan59]

It’s not like it’s in SMU’s back yard.

But it’s in Clemsons. And I thought the point of having the game in North Carolina was to fill up the stadium.

 

[Toga]

I know now that the Gator Bowl badly wants Kyle to play and the invite may rest on getting that confirmed that he will. The Gator Bowl is a huge deal and prob the best bowl that isn’t CFP as far as how it’s run and everything behind the scenes

Going into the way back machine, the Gator was always the top of the second tier bowls.

 

[Irishsecra1]

Going into the way back machine, the Gator was always the top of the second tier bowls.

Absolutely. The January 1996 Gator Bowl with Clemson was huge for SU and fanbase.
My best friend and I treated ourselves for graduating SU by going to this game.
Fantastic experience. We will go again if Kyle plays.

 

[Orangello]

SMU has to get points here. Then Lashlee to read the team the riot act at half

 

[CuseGrad94]

Is it weird that this ACC game is only 70% full? Not a great look for ACC

I feel like 70% full is being generous.

 

[CanadianSU]

Is it weird that this ACC game is only 70% full? Not a great look for ACC

Tons of fans will travel for their hypothetical playoff, saving $.

 

[Blood Orange]

Sun Bowl is a tough draw. I doubt we'd have more than 2-3K fans there. By car you are 7+ hrs from the large TX cities. You are 4-6 hrs from the large AZ cities. You have to fly in for most fans.

El Paso is under rated as there are some interesting sidetrips within a few hours drive but lacks a draw of FL, CA or even NC. We had at least 8K for UNLV but Vegas is a destination and folks had time to plan for good deals. El Paso with short term travel planning will be pricey and many will not go.

BTW, gave some more thought and I think we had likely at least 4K Cuse fans in Houston (Texas Bowl) back after the 2013 season.

Louisville to the Sun. Just saw it. Vs. UW.

 

[Toga]

Louisville to the Sun. Just saw it. Vs. UW.

 

[Orangello]

Louisville to the Sun. Just saw it. Vs. UW.

That actually makes sense. Their fans would think it fun to go to Juarez never to be seen again.

 

[Moontan]

More like 9 hrs driving from DFW mate. Southwest and American have flights about every 2 hrs from Love Field or DFW Airport respectively. I'm in if this happens. Spare rooms to be had at Casa Orangello.

Just know that the speed limit is increased along the way. At least it was back around 2001 when I lived in Texas.

 

[llandz]

All of this is running into SNL. Watching the cold open and then going back to the game...EDIT Church lady!!!!

 

[llandz]

So you think an OT game takes care of Alabama once and for all?

 

[llandz]

oops thought I was still in the current game thread...

 

[Toga]

That actually makes sense. Their fans would think it fun to go to Juarez never to be seen again.

Rosie's Cantina

 

[Orangello]

Calling it now:

Clempsom = CFP
SMU = Holiday v, BYU
Miami = Gator v. SC or Miss
SU = Pop Tarts v. Iowa State or Coach Prime
Duke = Mayo v. Minny
Vile = Sun v. Washington

 

[690West]

Calling it now:

Clempsom = CFP
SMU = Holiday v, BYU
Miami = Gator v. SC or Miss
SU = Pop Tarts v. Iowa State or Coach Prime
Duke = Mayo v. Minny
Vile = Sun v. Washington

Smu is in the playoff. They needed to lose close. They’re golden.

 

[690West]

So you think an OT game takes care of Alabama once and for all?

Bama is out. They lost to Holland Patent 2 weeks ago and only scored 3

 

[JeffCuse]

This ACC game went the best it could have for Syracuse.

 

[JeffCuse]

Calling it now:

Clempsom = CFP
SMU = Holiday v, BYU
Miami = Gator v. SC or Miss
SU = Pop Tarts v. Iowa State or Coach Prime
Duke = Mayo v. Minny
Vile = Sun v. Washington

If SMU does not get in, off of that, teams will begin opting out or forfeiting conference championship games.

 

[690West]

This ACC game went the best it could have for Syracuse.

Correct. I literally said best case is Clemson by 3. Smu is 100% in. We are gator bound with Orlando a close second. It’s all over. We will bowl in Florida!!!!

 

[McNabb2Brominski]

If Bama is knocked out, maybe we get a Cuse Bama Gator Bowl??