NCAAF Bowl Games Recap – December 28, 2023
3 min readOn December 28, 2023, several exciting NCAAF bowl games took place. Here is a recap of the day’s events:
1. USF vs. SYR:
The USF Bulls faced off against the Syracuse Orange in the first game of the day. The Bulls secured a 21-41 victory over the Orange, finishing their season with a 7-5 record.
2. Georgia Southern (GASO) vs. Ohio:
In a closely contested match, the Georgia Southern Eagles defeated the Ohio Bobcats with a score of 26-30. Both teams displayed impressive performances, but the Eagles emerged as the winners with a final score of 30-26.
3. Louisiana-Lafayette (ULL) vs. Appalachian State (APP):
The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns and the Appalachian State Mountaineers engaged in a thrilling game. The Mountaineers emerged victorious with a score of 31-14, securing their place in the bowl game.
4. New Mexico State (NMSU) vs. Fresno State (FRES):
The New Mexico State Aggies and the Fresno State Bulldogs competed in a high-scoring game. The Bulldogs emerged as the winners, securing a 37-10 victory over the Aggies.
5. UCLA vs. Boise State (BOIS):
In a closely contested game, the UCLA Bruins faced off against the Boise State Broncos. The Broncos emerged as the winners, securing a 22-27 victory over the Bruins.
6. California (CAL) vs. Texas Tech (TTU):
The California Golden Bears and the Texas Tech Red Raiders played an intense game. The Red Raiders secured a 34-41 victory over the Golden Bears, finishing their season with a 7-5 record.
7. Western Kentucky (WKU) vs. Old Dominion (ODU):
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and the Old Dominion Monarchs faced off in a closely contested game. The Monarchs emerged as the winners, securing a 35-38 victory over the Hilltoppers.
8. UTSA vs. Middle Tennessee (M-OH):
The UTSA Roadrunners and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders played a thrilling game. The Roadrunners secured a 9-13 victory over the Blue Raiders, finishing their season with a 7-5 record.
9. Utah vs. Northwestern (NU):
The Utah Utes and the Northwestern Wildcats played a closely contested game. The Utes emerged as the winners, securing a 14-24 victory over the Wildcats.
10. Coastal Carolina (CCU) vs. San Jose State (SJSU):
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and the San Jose State Spartans played a high-scoring game. The Chanticleers emerged as the winners, securing a 31-35 victory over the Spartans.
11. Bowling Green (BGSU) vs. Minnesota (MINN):
The Bowling Green Falcons and the Minnesota Golden Gophers played a closely contested game. The Golden Gophers emerged as the winners, securing a 7-5 victory over the Falcons.
12. Texas State (TXST) vs. Rice (RICE):
The Texas State Bobcats and the Rice Owls played a closely contested game. The Owls emerged as the winners, securing a 6-7 victory over the Bobcats.
13. Kansas (KU) vs. UNLV:
The Kansas Jayhawks and the UNLV Rebels played a closely contested game. The Jayhawks emerged as the winners, securing a 9-8 victory over the Rebels.
14. Virginia Tech (VT) vs. Tulane (TULN):
The Virginia Tech Hokies and the Tulane Green Wave played a high-scoring game. The Green Wave emerged as the winners, securing a 11-8 victory over the Hokies.
15. North Carolina (UNC) vs. West Virginia (WVU):
The North Carolina Tar Heels and the West Virginia Mountaineers played a closely contested game. The Mountaineers emerged as the winners, securing a 8-4 victory over the Tar Heels.
16. USC vs. Texas Tech (TTU):
The USC Trojans and the Texas Tech Red Raiders played a high-scoring game. The Trojans emerged as the winners, securing a 7-5 victory over the Red Raiders.
17. TCU (20) vs. Oklahoma State (OKST):
The TCU Horned Frogs and the Oklahoma State Cowboys played a closely contested game. The Cowboys emerged as the winners, securing a 9-20 victory over the Horned Frogs.
18. Arkansas (ARST) vs. Navy (MID):
The Arkansas Razorbacks and the Navy Midshipmen played a closely contested game. The Razorbacks emerged as the winners, securing a 6-6 victory over the Midshipmen.
19. Oregon (14) vs. Iowa (10):
The Oregon Ducks and the Iowa Hawkeyes played a high-scoring game. The Ducks emerged as the winners, securing a 10-13 victory over the Hawkeyes.
20. LSU (13) vs. Wisconsin (WIS):
The LSU Tigers and the Wisconsin Badgers played a closely contested game. The Badgers emerged as the winners, securing a 3-1 victory over the Tigers.
21. Tennessee (TENN) vs. Liberty (LIC):
The Tennessee Volunteers and the Liberty Flames played a closely contested game. The Volunteers emerged as the winners