Anyone going?

[volboy]

Surprised another thread not on this already.
Anyways, Illinois brought a surprisingly large crowd to basketball game Saturday night at Bridgestone so expect they will buy up several tickets for the bowl game.

 

[hbg1]

I wasted too much money and time watching piss poor football during reg season

 

[Gravey]

Not sure yet. I told my wife they were playing in Nashville and she said "so we're going to the game". Told her they were 1-3 in the games I saw this year so maybe I was bad luck and we shouldn't go.

 

[PalsPal]

I have a feeling that tickets will be dirt cheap closer to the actual game.

It will be interesting to see how Heupel coaches the game. I guess winning the game should be the ultimate goal, but I would hope that Joey plays for maybe a half, and then let MacIntyre get the the second half.

I also wonder how many opt-outs that we have.

 

[UCStandSitter]

I just don't have the motivation to go sit in the cold. Especially in that cold stadium. I could just watch it from the comfort of my couch, using my own bathroom, and eating my own moderately priced snacks. Might even smoke some wings for the game if the weather cooperates.

 

[PillsburyDoughboy]

I also wonder how many opt-outs that we have.

That is what makes bowl games TODAY so horrible and worthless.

 

[XCR-2]

That is what makes bowl games TODAY so horrible and worthless.

Bowl games aren't worthless to anyone who has a single brain cell. That senior who gets to step on the field one last time with his teammates, the family that gets to watch their son one last time from the stands, the cheerleader who gets to cheer one last time, the band members who get to perform one last time, the trainers, the staff members, the friends, and everyone else who is involved for that last game. You're a conceded, narcissistic, psychological failure to society. You're a terrible human being. You're what's wrong with the world today. Only thinking of what makes you feel better. Never considering others. You're a total POS.

 

[PillsburyDoughboy]

Bowl games aren't worthless to anyone who has a single brain cell. That senior who gets to step on the field one last time with his teammates, the family that gets to watch their son one last time from the stands, the cheerleader who gets to cheer one last time, the band members who get to perform one last time, the trainers, the staff members, the friends, and everyone else who is involved for that last game. You're a conceded, narcissistic, psychological failure to society. You're a terrible human being. You're what's wrong with the world today. Only thinking of what makes you feel better. Never considering others. You're a total POS.

10 TEN NCAA College football programs respectfully disagree with you .


how many college football programs are declining bowl bids



+6
As of early December 2025, at least 10 college football programs declined bowl bids, including major teams like Notre Dame, Florida State, Auburn, Kansas State, Iowa State, UCF, Rutgers, Baylor, Temple, and Kansas, signaling a significant trend of teams prioritizing early offseason focus on the transfer portal and coaching changes over lower-tier postseason games, according to multiple news outlets.
Key Reasons for Declining:
Coaching Changes: Teams like Kansas State and Iowa State declined due to head coach departures, disrupting their bowl preparations.
Focus on Transfer Portal: By skipping the bowl, teams can start focusing on player recruitment and the transfer portal earlier, which is crucial in the new NIL/portal era.
Roster Turnover: Teams with significant roster changes, especially after disappointing seasons (like 5-7 teams), find little benefit in playing extra games.
Notre Dame's Decision: Their choice to opt out after missing the CFP sparked a wave of other programs to follow suit.
Impact:
This trend opens spots for other teams (including 5-7 teams with high Academic Progress Rates) to fill bowl slots.
It highlights a shift from viewing bowls as guaranteed rewards to strategic decisions about player development and roster management.
Why College Football Teams Are Turning Down Bowl Game Bids
Dec 10, 2025 — They don't really care who it is." Brown doesn't think it will be common for a team that expects a bowl invitation to decline. You may still see it ...

boardroom.tv

Multiple losing teams decline bowl invitations, per report
Dec 6, 2025 — While the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Iowa State Cyclones, and Kansas State Wildcats all earned bowl bids, they declined them. It normally takes six w...

College Sports Wire

Every college football team that declined their bowl game on Sunday
Dec 6, 2025 — Notre Dame (and head coach Marcus Freeman) was just one of many schools that turned down bowl bids on Sunday. | Michael Caterina-Imagn Images. Notre ...

Sports Illustrated

10 college football programs shockingly decline 2025 bowl games
Dec 7, 2025 — 10 college football teams opting out of bowl season. While the Notre Dame Fighting Irish were considered to be a borderline CFP team just a few days ...

The Big Lead

10 college football programs shockingly decline 2025 bowl games
Dec 8, 2025 — The college football postseason is officially here, but some of the biggest programs in the sport won't be competing in bowl games this year after a ...

MSN

College football teams that declined bowl games. Notre Dame not alone
Dec 6, 2025 — The order in which 5-7 teams are given opportunities to accept bowl invitations is based on a program's Academic Progress Report (APR) score. This ye...

 

[UCStandSitter]

That got dark. lol

 

[trtr0611]

10 TEN NCAA College football programs respectfully disagree with you .


how many college football programs are declining bowl bids



+6
As of early December 2025, at least 10 college football programs declined bowl bids, including major teams like Notre Dame, Florida State, Auburn, Kansas State, Iowa State, UCF, Rutgers, Baylor, Temple, and Kansas, signaling a significant trend of teams prioritizing early offseason focus on the transfer portal and coaching changes over lower-tier postseason games, according to multiple news outlets.
Key Reasons for Declining:
Coaching Changes: Teams like Kansas State and Iowa State declined due to head coach departures, disrupting their bowl preparations.
Focus on Transfer Portal: By skipping the bowl, teams can start focusing on player recruitment and the transfer portal earlier, which is crucial in the new NIL/portal era.
Roster Turnover: Teams with significant roster changes, especially after disappointing seasons (like 5-7 teams), find little benefit in playing extra games.
Notre Dame's Decision: Their choice to opt out after missing the CFP sparked a wave of other programs to follow suit.
Impact:
This trend opens spots for other teams (including 5-7 teams with high Academic Progress Rates) to fill bowl slots.
It highlights a shift from viewing bowls as guaranteed rewards to strategic decisions about player development and roster management.
Why College Football Teams Are Turning Down Bowl Game Bids
Dec 10, 2025 — They don't really care who it is." Brown doesn't think it will be common for a team that expects a bowl invitation to decline. You may still see it ...

boardroom.tv

Multiple losing teams decline bowl invitations, per report
Dec 6, 2025 — While the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Iowa State Cyclones, and Kansas State Wildcats all earned bowl bids, they declined them. It normally takes six w...

College Sports Wire

Every college football team that declined their bowl game on Sunday
Dec 6, 2025 — Notre Dame (and head coach Marcus Freeman) was just one of many schools that turned down bowl bids on Sunday. | Michael Caterina-Imagn Images. Notre ...

Sports Illustrated

10 college football programs shockingly decline 2025 bowl games
Dec 7, 2025 — 10 college football teams opting out of bowl season. While the Notre Dame Fighting Irish were considered to be a borderline CFP team just a few days ...

The Big Lead

10 college football programs shockingly decline 2025 bowl games
Dec 8, 2025 — The college football postseason is officially here, but some of the biggest programs in the sport won't be competing in bowl games this year after a ...

MSN

College football teams that declined bowl games. Notre Dame not alone
Dec 6, 2025 — The order in which 5-7 teams are given opportunities to accept bowl invitations is based on a program's Academic Progress Report (APR) score. This ye...

Well, you sure did your homework Skippy. No matter how much you want to try to be superior or make excuses for your twisted mindset. The fact is, you're still a total POS.

 

[Wrangler95]

I have a feeling that tickets will be dirt cheap closer to the actual game.

It will be interesting to see how Heupel coaches the game. I guess winning the game should be the ultimate goal, but I would hope that Joey plays for maybe a half, and then let MacIntyre get the the second half.

I also wonder how many opt-outs that we have.

I would sure play MacIntyre in second half,he will be next year's starter more than likely.Merlinger I think will transfer anyway,play or not!

 

[Wrangler95]

That is what makes bowl games TODAY so horrible and worthless.

With op-outs you get to see young talent take the field,they all worked very hard to get a chance to play!

 

[Chiflyguy]

I thought the Bridgestone kept Illinois people out of there like during the 2013-2015 hockey seasons?

 

[XCR-2]

10 TEN NCAA College football programs respectfully disagree with you .


how many college football programs are declining bowl bids



+6
As of early December 2025, at least 10 college football programs declined bowl bids, including major teams like Notre Dame, Florida State, Auburn, Kansas State, Iowa State, UCF, Rutgers, Baylor, Temple, and Kansas, signaling a significant trend of teams prioritizing early offseason focus on the transfer portal and coaching changes over lower-tier postseason games, according to multiple news outlets.
Key Reasons for Declining:
Coaching Changes: Teams like Kansas State and Iowa State declined due to head coach departures, disrupting their bowl preparations.
Focus on Transfer Portal: By skipping the bowl, teams can start focusing on player recruitment and the transfer portal earlier, which is crucial in the new NIL/portal era.
Roster Turnover: Teams with significant roster changes, especially after disappointing seasons (like 5-7 teams), find little benefit in playing extra games.
Notre Dame's Decision: Their choice to opt out after missing the CFP sparked a wave of other programs to follow suit.
Impact:
This trend opens spots for other teams (including 5-7 teams with high Academic Progress Rates) to fill bowl slots.
It highlights a shift from viewing bowls as guaranteed rewards to strategic decisions about player development and roster management.
Why College Football Teams Are Turning Down Bowl Game Bids
Dec 10, 2025 — They don't really care who it is." Brown doesn't think it will be common for a team that expects a bowl invitation to decline. You may still see it ...

boardroom.tv

Multiple losing teams decline bowl invitations, per report
Dec 6, 2025 — While the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Iowa State Cyclones, and Kansas State Wildcats all earned bowl bids, they declined them. It normally takes six w...

College Sports Wire

Every college football team that declined their bowl game on Sunday
Dec 6, 2025 — Notre Dame (and head coach Marcus Freeman) was just one of many schools that turned down bowl bids on Sunday. | Michael Caterina-Imagn Images. Notre ...

Sports Illustrated

10 college football programs shockingly decline 2025 bowl games
Dec 7, 2025 — 10 college football teams opting out of bowl season. While the Notre Dame Fighting Irish were considered to be a borderline CFP team just a few days ...

The Big Lead

10 college football programs shockingly decline 2025 bowl games
Dec 8, 2025 — The college football postseason is officially here, but some of the biggest programs in the sport won't be competing in bowl games this year after a ...

MSN

College football teams that declined bowl games. Notre Dame not alone
Dec 6, 2025 — The order in which 5-7 teams are given opportunities to accept bowl invitations is based on a program's Academic Progress Report (APR) score. This ye...

You still don't get it and it's not surprising.

 

[PillsburyDoughboy]

You still don't get it and it's not surprising.

Seeing vol fans year after year tripping after themselves salivating about what bowl game they get or even making a bowl appearance has been a great source of entertainment . Otherwise I could not give a rats rear about bowl games.

 

[trtr0611]

Seeing vol fans year after year tripping after themselves salivating about what bowl game they get or even making a bowl appearance has been a great source of entertainment . Otherwise I could not give a rats rear about bowl games.

You've got a problem. It's disturbing that you find that entertaining.

 

[XCR-2]

Seeing vol fans year after year tripping after themselves salivating about what bowl game they get or even making a bowl appearance has been a great source of entertainment . Otherwise I could not give a rats rear about bowl games.

Cool. Glad you got that off your chest. Loser

 

[UCStandSitter]

Yall have no idea how lovely life can be once you learn to leverage that green stripe where appropriate. This would just all stop.

Also, schools get paid for bowls. Now with NIL money, that doesn't matter quite as much.

 

[volboy]

Yall have no idea how lovely life can be once you learn to leverage that green stripe where appropriate. This would just all stop.

Also, schools get paid for bowls. Now with NIL money, that doesn't matter quite as much.

The stripe is a good thing. If all would do it, then the only one he/she would argue would be his/her alter ego on here and no one would see it.

 

[duvhntr]

Bowl games aren't worthless to anyone who has a single brain cell. That senior who gets to step on the field one last time with his teammates, the family that gets to watch their son one last time from the stands, the cheerleader who gets to cheer one last time, the band members who get to perform one last time, the trainers, the staff members, the friends, and everyone else who is involved for that last game. You're a conceded, narcissistic, psychological failure to society. You're a terrible human being. You're what's wrong with the world today. Only thinking of what makes you feel better. Never considering others. You're a total POS.

 

[Spurhunter]

You've got a problem. It's disturbing that you find that entertaining.

What's more disturbing is how he celebrated Hendon Hooker's season ending injury. He's a sick individual. Just a terrible person.

 

[PillsburyDoughboy]

What's more disturbing is how he celebrated Hendon Hooker's season ending injury. He's a sick individual. Just a terrible person.

You keep.repeating that like it really happened. It never did. I've asked u to show the receipts many times. When I do you go and run and hide saying only u saw it. NOPE never happened.

 

[buckaroo]

Seeing vol fans year after year tripping after themselves salivating about what bowl game they get or even making a bowl appearance has been a great source of entertainment . Otherwise I could not give a rats rear about bowl games.

Watch The Young and the Restless then, I'll have a beer and another VOL Victory

 

[Spurhunter]

You keep.repeating that like it really happened. It never did. I've asked u to show the receipts many times. When I do you go and run and hide saying only u saw it. NOPE never happened.

I've never said only I saw it. Everyone saw it and everyone remembers. That's why I don't have to dig up "receipts". You are the only one that doesn't remember.

 

[PillsburyDoughboy]

I've never said only I saw it. Everyone saw it and everyone remembers. That's why I don't have to dig up "receipts". You are the only one that doesn't remember.

It never happened. What you are remembering and rambling on and on about is what I said. WHAT I SAID was something along the lines ALL SEASON is that HH was a bust. And that the SC he lost the game for tn PRIOR to his injury 4.2 MIN into the 4th quarter the Score was already SC 49-31. You and every vol fan keep blabbing that his injury somehow played a factor in that game. IT NEVER PLAYED A FACTOR IN THAT GAME. So NO I never celebrated HH Injury. I just pointed out to you like I have now and like I did then that his injury had NO FACTOR in the game. But as usual you want to twist things into something that they are not. Like the other day when you wanted to TWIST the fact you could not see SIGNATURE line at the bottom. You were twisting that into that I removed it. That somehow I had lost trust in DeBoer. You are so transparent. I SEE YOU!

 

[Spurhunter]

You are so transparent. I SEE YOU!

You FINALLY got something right! I am transparent! You do see me! Everyone sees me and everyone knows who I am. Because I'm not a coward like you. I don't come here everyday just to troll and try to piss people off anonymously. I don't hide behind a keyboard and lie about all my lake houses and beach houses and Teslas and RVs and everything else. I'm transparent. See, it's hard to be a liar when everyone knows you. That's why it's so easy for you to lie all the time. You can say anything you dream up in your pea brain. What would make a 60 year old man (supposedly) enjoy trolling and pissing people off everyday? I'm guessing there's only one answer: mental illness.

 

[PillsburyDoughboy]

You FINALLY got something right! I am transparent! You do see me! Everyone sees me and everyone knows who I am. Because I'm not a coward like you. I don't come here everyday just to troll and try to piss people off anonymously. I don't hide behind a keyboard and lie about all my lake houses and beach houses and Teslas and RVs and everything else. I'm transparent. See, it's hard to be a liar when everyone knows you. That's why it's so easy for you to lie all the time. You can say anything you dream up in your pea brain. What would make a 60 year old man (supposedly) enjoy trolling and pissing people off everyday? I'm guessing there's only one answer: mental illness.

You and Rosie O'Donnell Sure seem to share some striking similarities. Please follow the bouncing ball.
Rosie has TDS which include Intense Emotional Reactions, Obsessive Thoughts and Behaviors, Aggression, Rejection of Counter-Evidence. She moves to Ireland to get away from Trump Only to Stalk and Follow him and Rant about him daily.

Spurhunter shows all of these signs of compulsive behavior that she does including aggressive, domineering, or assertive behavior. You admitted you spent some time away from the PillsburyDoughboy via the greenstripe function on TnDeer only to deactivate that function so you could continue to stalk and harass me on the forum and sub forums that I participate in. That sir is textbook Obsessive, aggressive , compulsive and assertive behavior. As to Rosie O'Donnell Sexual Preferences????? I am just gonna say this one more time so you cannot be confused. I AM NOT THE ONE. You are looking for love in all the wrong places. Have a great day.

 

[Spurhunter]

You and Rosie O'Donnell Sure seem to share some striking similarities. Please follow the bouncing ball.
Rosie has TDS which include Intense Emotional Reactions, Obsessive Thoughts and Behaviors, Aggression, Rejection of Counter-Evidence. She moves to Ireland to get away from Trump Only to Stalk and Follow him and Rant about him daily.

Spurhunter shows all of these signs of compulsive behavior that she does including aggressive, domineering, or assertive behavior. You admitted you spent some time away from the PillsburyDoughboy via the greenstripe function on TnDeer only to deactivate that function so you could continue to stalk and harass me on the forum and sub forums that I participate in. That sir is textbook Obsessive, aggressive , compulsive and assertive behavior. As to Rosie O'Donnell Sexual Preferences????? I am just gonna say this one more time so you cannot be confused. I AM NOT THE ONE. You are looking for love in all the wrong places. Have a great day.

AGAIN with the "stalking". Give it a rest already.

 

[buckaroo]

It never happened. What you are remembering and rambling on and on about is what I said. WHAT I SAID was something along the lines ALL SEASON is that HH was a bust. And that the SC he lost the game for tn PRIOR to his injury 4.2 MIN into the 4th quarter the Score was already SC 49-31. You and every vol fan keep blabbing that his injury somehow played a factor in that game. IT NEVER PLAYED A FACTOR IN THAT GAME. So NO I never celebrated HH Injury. I just pointed out to you like I have now and like I did then that his injury had NO FACTOR in the game. But as usual you want to twist things into something that they are not. Like the other day when you wanted to TWIST the fact you could not see SIGNATURE line at the bottom. You were twisting that into that I removed it. That somehow I had lost trust in DeBoer. You are so transparent. I SEE YOU!

HH, was an awesome qb, the SC game was lost because that night the gamecocks were on fire, the passes the qb threw were perrfect even with good coverage that night they could've beaten anyone it wasnt HH fault

 

[Andy S.]

Local bar has sweetened the pot, especially if you're a broke college kid looking for free alcohol.