Bowl Season Stories

Stewart Mandel discusses his thoughts on this year’s College Football Playoff and discuss some of the hot-button topics in college football including early signing day, NIL, transfer portal, conference realignment, the calendar schedule of the college football season and the implications of all these changes to the new 12-team playoff format next year.

Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti discusses his experience as the newest FBS Conference Commissioner, his background in sports media, his vision for the Big Ten after expansion, his first Bowl Season in the commissioner’s chair and his views on transfer portal and bowl opt-outs. Air Force Academy Fullback, Emmanuel Michel, talks playing in his final game in the 2023 Armed Forces Bowl where he won...

VP of Sports for Shriners Hospitals Bob Roller discusses the East-West Shrine Bowl joining Bowl Season, the greater work of Shriners Hospitals, the experience players get during the week of the Shrine Bowl, his favorite Shrine Bowl memories, and the iconic helmet sticker swap tradition. Former Florida and Mississippi State Head Football Coach and Current ESPN College Football Analyst Dan Mullen di...

American Athletic Conference Commissioner, Mike Aresco, talks about the importance of Bowl Games, his favorite AAC Bowl Memories, Cincinnati’s run to the College Football Playoff and the new expanded 12 team CFP Playoff. Jacksonville State Head Coach, Rich Rodriguez, discusses their big win in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl, the rewards of playing in bowl games and his favorite bowl week moment...

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey talks about the importance of football to his conference, the reward of Bowl Season, his favorite Bowl Game memories, adding Texas and Oklahoma, and his outlooks for the SEC next year. SMU Head Coach Rhett Lashlee who discusses his transition from college quarterback to coach, winning the AAC Championship in the Mustang’s last year in the conference, his excitement for...

Merton Hanks and A.J. Edds talk playing under head coaches Hayden Fry and Kirk Ferentz at Iowa. Merton shared stories about his recruitment process, the importance of bowl games, working at the Pac-12 Conference and the origin of the chicken dance while with the San Francisco 49ers. A.J. discusses his draft day experience, working at the Big Ten Conference and his favorite bowl game memories!

Conference USA Commissioner, Judy MacLeod, discusses the importance of bowl games to her conference, the importance of diverse leadership, NIL, her time as the Athletic Director at Tulsa and conference realignment. Buffalo Bills Linebacker Dorian Williams discusses why he stayed at Tulane, the iconic safety in the 2023 Cotton Bowl Classic, his rookie year with the Bills and advice for his younger...

Former Patriots tight end and future hall of famer Rob Gronkowski discusses his college career at Arizona, playing in the Las Vegas Bowl and hosting the LA Bowl! Gronk also takes us through his WWE career, being on Celebrity Family Feud, how he developed his confidence, building the Gronk Nation Foundation playground and MORE!

Chris Carlin discusses his best moments in the booth, Rutgers’ tough road to being Bowl Bound, conference realignment, his experience working with Mike Francesa and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, and how he crafted his on-air style. Matt Cassel discusses his recruitment process, the USC quarterback room with Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart, his bowl memories and his experience in the MLB and NFL Draft.

Shannon Spake discusses her transition from production to on-air talent, her favorite sideline memories in college football and the NFL, her love of NASCAR, her cameo in Cars 3 and what it’s like being an amazing endurance athlete! Greg Schiano talks about Rutgers reaching Bowl Eligibility, the difference in each of his two stints with the Scarlet Knights, the excitement of Bowl Games, conference...

Sun Belt Commissioner Keith Gill discusses his college experience, the new teams in his conference, the meaning of Bowl Games, his favorite Bowl memories and the Fun Belt nickname! Former Florida QB Danny Wuerffel talks about his recruitment process to the Gators, the famous Chris Doering play, what it was like playing for Coach Steve Spurrier and his charity work during and after football.

We sit down with Host and Play-By-Play Commentator for NBC, Mike Tirico, who discusses his favorite broadcasting memories, most memorable calls, the growth of Bowl Season, his favorite broadcast partners and what makes Bowl Season so special.

ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips discusses the best parts of his job, the importance of Bowl Games to the conference, and the need for financial literacy in college athletics. Chris Zorich chats about his best Bowl Game Memories including the 1988 National Championship, his relationship with Lou Holtz and attending Legacy Weekend at Notre Dame.

Matt Barrie talks his career path from Wisconsin to ESPN, his top Bowl Game memories, why he chose Arizona State and puts his spelling to the test! Roman Oben discusses immigrating from Cameroon, going from working concessions to pro football, college days at Louisville, bowl week at the Liberty Bowl and his work as the VP of Football Development for the NFL.

MAC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher details his days as a two-sport athlete, Midweek MACtion, the impact of bowl games and bringing mental health initiatives to the MAC. Qadry Ismail discusses his playing days at Syracuse, playing in the Peach Bowl, his NFL Draft experience, what it’s like being in a FAST family.

Nick Ferroni dissects the relationship between athletics and academics; Parker Clements and Jack Hollifield share details of Hokie Nation, mission BBQ NIL deal and Enter Sandman Entrance.

Joe Tessitore talks about his favorite moments as a broadcaster, bowl games and love of college football; Mike Perrin reminisces on the Darrell Royal era of Texas football and his stint as Director of Athletics for the Longhorns.

Mountain West Conference Commissioner, Gloria Nevarez, talks about the changing landscape of college athletics and the conference’s growth and success; Joshua Perry jumps into all things college football, playing at Ohio State, and having a different view of the game as an analyst for NBC.

Bruce Feldman gives the inside scoop on his Freaks List, the state of college football, and his favorite bowl memories; Brian Kelly comes to us from Baton Rouge to discuss his rise as Head Coach from Division II to the SEC, the atmosphere playing in Death Valley, the Kelly Cares Foundation and more.

Steve Shaw talks all things officiating, takes a walk down memory lane to share some of his favorite bowl experiences and gives an overview of new rules for fans to look out for in the upcoming season; Matt Rhule gives his thoughts on the state of college football and how it relates to his Nebraska Cornhuskers, what bowl games mean to players and coaches alike, as well as the evolution of his care...

Matt Fortuna recaps the electric 2022-2023 Bowl Season, his favorite bowl game experiences and how Bowl Season will have a significant role in college football; Frank Gore Jr. breaks down setting the FBS bowl rushing record at the LendingTree Bowl, his experience during Bowl Season & whats next for his career; Gary Stokan on the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl becoming the most-watched primetime CFB Pl...

Ryan McGee recaps Bowl Season and another great year of memorable bowl match-ups. Texas Tech Head Football Coach, Jerry McGuire highlights their win at the Texas Bowl, and what made their Bowl Season appearance so special. The Executive Director of Rose Bowl, David Eads, highlights the Grandaddy of Them All and its iconic history.

Dave Clawson on Wake Forests 27-17 victory over Missouri in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl, the value of going to a bowl game and his best bowl memories; Doug Mosley on the days leading up to the RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl, the close matchup and how his background helped him lead the bowl; Greg Nortman on the value Logitix brings to Bowl Season.

Deion Branch dives into his first coaching win being in a bowl game and his experience playing and coaching at Louisville, Jerry Silverstein on how the LendingTree Bowl helped kick off Bowl Season, Frank Gore Jr.s record breaking performance & the experience for the student-athletes; Blake Lawrence gives insight on the NIL space & the importance of their partnership with Bowl Season.

EJ Manuel on being undefeated in his four bowl appearances, his best advice to student athletes today, and how college football helped him grow in his career; Johnny Williams provides insight on Montgomery, Alabama having some of the best hospitality & how the Camellia Bowl impacts the community in a positive way; Pat Ryan on how Eventellect is the best service for single game ticketing in the...