Bowl Games: Iowa and Iowa State

[HawkOptimist]

I’d imagine most of the Iowa State players will play in its bowl game. On the flip side, I see Miami being gutted for the game. Transfer portal, leaving for the draft, sitting out cuz they’re pissed they didn’t make the playoffs, and an overall lack of interest in playing Iowa State (take a look at social media… there’s absolutely zero buzz out of Miami or its fans about playing ISU). That said, I see Iowa State winning this one big.

Wondering the same about Iowa - Missouri. Neither really had a chance at the playoffs, so other than a few star players (KJ, etc), I’m thinking a lot of starters will play. Or no? I’ll say Iowa by 4.

 

[ISUBryce]

ISU likely won't have guys opting out but I think there will be some guys that won't play due to injury and just trying to let their bodies recover.

Honestly though does anybody actually care about these games anymore?

 

[Legs94]

ISU likely won't have guys opting out but I think there will be some guys that won't play due to injury and just trying to let their bodies recover.

Honestly though does anybody actually care about these games anymore?

The answer is no. It’s a fun trip for the kids who had a decent season. But if it’s not the playoffs, it’s a glorified scrimmage. Biggest benefit is extra practice and development of younger players imo.

 

[millah_22]

Who is all opting out for Miami?

 

[Birky]

ISU likely won't have guys opting out but I think there will be some guys that won't play due to injury and just trying to let their bodies recover.

Honestly though does anybody actually care about these games anymore?

For not caring, everyone on this board loves to lose their mind when Iowa gets their asses kicked.

 

[swagsurfer02]

If Cam Ward plays for Miami, I’m not sure how the clones win.

 

[millah_22]

If Cam Ward plays for Miami, I’m not sure how the clones win.

If Dame plays he'll prob have 150 yards.

 

[QChawks]

non playoff games = NIT

 

[MeetTheFerentzes]

The upper tier bowl games will, have bigger attendance and more viewership than any NIT basketball game ever had. People still love to watch college football over the holidays, and there are a lot of huge fan bases whose teams aren't in the playoff.

 

[Smalltownhawkfan 1]

I guess I still care it another chance to watch the Hawks play and I enjoy it.

 

[bagdropper]

It's becoming fashionable to say "I don't care about bowl games any more", and that's fine. But I honestly believe it's disingenuous to state it's that way for all fans and all players.

Depends on the program, depends on the fan base, dep[ends on the individual.

Me personally, I care - and I hope the program does too. Beat the shit out of Missouri, please.

 

[pistachio1999]

If Rocco were portaling he would want to go now.

 

[pistachio1999]

If a kid is jumping ship they have to do it in December portal. Those getting paid need to leave now.

 

[MilleGinja]

If Cam Ward plays for Miami, I’m not sure how the clones win.

Miami’s defense is pretty bad, I think ISU could probably keep up.

 

[AEG82]

ISU likely won't have guys opting out but I think there will be some guys that won't play due to injury and just trying to let their bodies recover.

Honestly though does anybody actually care about these games anymore?

No, not really. Hope you guys kill Miami though.

 

[millah_22]

If Rocco were portaling he would want to go now.

Was it rumored he would?

 

[cidhawkeye]

The upper tier bowl games will, have bigger attendance and more viewership than any NIT basketball game ever had. People still love to watch college football over the holidays, and there are a lot of huge fan bases whose teams aren't in the playoff.

More fans in a stadium than in an arena? Good point

 

[millah_22]

If Rocco were portaling he would want to go now.

ISU's backup JJ Kohl just entered the portal.

 

[Gonzo Bloor]

Well we know Iowa's bowl game is either going to be a 12-9 win for Iowa or a 42-3 loss.

 

[Birky]

ISU's backup JJ Kohl just entered the portal.

He was ISU’s third string QB.

 

[AEG82]

Was it rumored he would?

It was. His father apparently voiced interest in the WVU job. Idea is he would go to his former dream school to play under his dad. I'm thinking ISU fans are keeping close watch about that.

 

[HawkOptimist]

If Cam Ward plays for Miami, I’m not sure how the clones win.

Cam Ward announced he IS playing in the bowl game.

 

[blubberhawk]

ISU likely won't have guys opting out but I think there will be some guys that won't play due to injury and just trying to let their bodies recover.

Honestly though does anybody actually care about these games anymore?

ISU and Arizona State fans must not have thought much about the Big 12 title game either. 30,000 empty seats and the lowest attendance in the last 28 years.

 

[cidhawkeye]

ISU and Arizona State fans must not have thought much about the Big 12 title game either. 30,000 empty seats and the lowest attendance in the last 28 years.

Think this will just be the start of this trend. Spend your $’s on a conference championship game or a cfp game

Not selling out the home game to qualify for the championship game? When you haven’t had a championship since before WW1?
Not certain I get that one

 

[MeetTheFerentzes]

ISU and Arizona State fans must not have thought much about the Big 12 title game either. 30,000 empty seats and the lowest attendance in the last 28 years.

Think this will just be the start of this trend. Spend your $’s on a conference championship game or a cfp game

Not selling out the home game to qualify for the championship game? When you haven’t had a championship since before WW1?
Not certain I get that one

True. I saw the BTCG packed with Oregon fans, and I couldn't help but wonder if any of those fans were also planning on a Rose Bowl trip, as well as a Cotton Bowl trip, followed by a Championship Game in Atlanta trip. That $ there is probably 4-5 years worth of season tickets, if not more. How many people have the $ and the time off of work needed for that kind of indulgence? Even if it were Iowa, which would be a once-in-a-lifetime thing, I don't think would be able to pull off more than 2 of those games, and that includes a short drive to Indy and free tix for BTCG. Attendance at these games might get very interesting in the coming years, especially with college football attendance dropping overall across the board.

 

[millah_22]

ISU and Arizona State fans must not have thought much about the Big 12 title game either. 30,000 empty seats and the lowest attendance in the last 28 years.

Prob had more to do with neither school knowing they were going to be in until 1am Sunday. It's an 11 hour drive from Ames to Dallas, a 15 hour drive from Tempe to Dallas. To put it in perspective, it's 5 hours from Iowa City to Indianapolis. Plus it was only 24,000 empty seats .

 

[intrepodor]

ISU likely won't have guys opting out but I think there will be some guys that won't play due to injury and just trying to let their bodies recover.

Honestly though does anybody actually care about these games anymore?

All I care about is Nebraska losing

 

[cidhawkeye]

True. I saw the BTCG packed with Oregon fans, and I couldn't help but wonder if any of those fans were also planning on a Rose Bowl trip, as well as a Cotton Bowl trip, followed by a Championship Game in Atlanta trip. That $ there is probably 4-5 years worth of season tickets, if not more. How many people have the $ and the time off of work needed for that kind of indulgence? Even if it were Iowa, which would be a once-in-a-lifetime thing, I don't think would be able to pull off more than 2 of those games, and that includes a short drive to Indy and free tix for BTCG. Attendance at these games might get very interesting in the coming years, especially with college football attendance dropping overall across the board.

Saw tickets for $17 for the BTCG, where were those when I went? lol

 

[Lone Clone]

ISU and Arizona State fans must not have thought much about the Big 12 title game either. 30,000 empty seats and the lowest attendance in the last 28 years.

One factor in that is probably thaty it’s the first time that no Texas or Oklahoma team was playing.

 

[stanzithemanzi12]

ISU likely won't have guys opting out but I think there will be some guys that won't play due to injury and just trying to let their bodies recover.

Honestly though does anybody actually care about these games anymore?

Yes, people still care and expect to win them.

 

[ISUBryce]

Yes, people still care and expect to win them.

I must just be weird then.

I kind of offered to just stay at the VRBO and hang with the younger kids, and let my wife go with our friends and the older kids. She got a little mad at me because she said the seniors have given us a lot and deserve our support. I kind of do not expect to win against Miami, at all.

 

[IowaHawk1994]

Well we know Iowa's bowl game is either going to be a 12-9 win for Iowa or a 42-3 loss.

anymore it's the latter but more like 35-0

 

[Birky]

I must just be weird then.

I kind of offered to just stay at the VRBO and hang with the younger kids, and let my wife go with our friends and the older kids. She got a little mad at me because she said the seniors have given us a lot and deserve our support. I kind of do not expect to win against Miami, at all.

You probably just have a sour taste in your mouth from Saturday. Once that game rolls around, you’ll be excited to see your guys trot out there one more time this year.

 

[Hans81]

I’d imagine most of the Iowa State players will play in its bowl game. On the flip side, I see Miami being gutted for the game. Transfer portal, leaving for the draft, sitting out cuz they’re pissed they didn’t make the playoffs, and an overall lack of interest in playing Iowa State (take a look at social media… there’s absolutely zero buzz out of Miami or its fans about playing ISU). That said, I see Iowa State winning this one big.

Wondering the same about Iowa - Missouri. Neither really had a chance at the playoffs, so other than a few star players (KJ, etc), I’m thinking a lot of starters will play. Or no? I’ll say Iowa by 4.

What’s the point spread in ISU vs Miami game?

 

[stanzithemanzi12]

I must just be weird then.

I kind of offered to just stay at the VRBO and hang with the younger kids, and let my wife go with our friends and the older kids. She got a little mad at me because she said the seniors have given us a lot and deserve our support. I kind of do not expect to win against Miami, at all.

You're not wierd, you're just an Iowa State fan.

 

[RLMHAWK]

Think this will just be the start of this trend. Spend your $’s on a conference championship game or a cfp game

Not selling out the home game to qualify for the championship game? When you haven’t had a championship since before WW1?
Not certain I get that one

ISU's championship game was September 7th. Good turn out and maybe their best game of the year.

 

[hawkguy77]

You probably just have a sour taste in your mouth from Saturday. Once that game rolls around, you’ll be excited to see your guys trot out there one more time this year.

At least Iowa won't have Deacon Hill as the QB for the bowl game.

 

[Birky]

At least Iowa won't have Deacon Hill as the QB for the bowl game.

Rejoice!

 

[BHoppy]

If a kid is jumping ship they have to do it in December portal. Those getting paid need to leave now.

Players playing in bowl games have 5 days after their last game (bowl) to enter the portal. They are not set on December 28th if their bowl game is later.