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College Football Bowl Games

Wondering what these bowl games are all about? In this section, we'll explore the history of the bowl game, a sporting tradition unique to college football. Learn about the Rose Bowl, the Orange Bowl, and much more.
The Rose Bowl
The Rose Bowl has been called "The Grandaddy of Them All," and with good reason: It is college football's oldest and most prestigious bowl game.
The Fiesta Bowl
The Fiesta Bowl may be the youngest of college football's BCS bowl games, but the Arizona game isn't short on tradition. The game has hosted some of the greatest match-ups in college football history.
The Orange Bowl
Played in steamy Miami each January, the Orange Bowl boasts a proud tradition of hosting great teams, great games and great moments.
The Sugar Bowl
Each January, New Orleans hosts a big old party they call the Sugar Bowl. It is one of the biggest games in college football.
The Cotton Bowl
The Cotton Bowl didn't make the cut as a BCS bowl game. But the classic old bowl game, played each year in Dallas, remains one of the most prestigious bowl destinations in the game.

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