2023 Bowl Games Discussion

[JCOSU86]

Projections that are more accurate are coming out now. Most have OSU going to the Orange Bowl against either Louisville or North Carolina State.

One question: for guys "opting out" of the bowl game, how does that effect their NIL deals? I say, no play-ee, no pay-ee

 

[Onebuckfan]

Projections that are more accurate are coming out now. Most have OSU going to the Orange Bowl against either Louisville or North Carolina State.

One question: for guys "opting out" of the bowl game, how does that effect their NIL deals? I say, no play-ee, no pay-ee

What a let down. The University should opt out. Louisville and NC State that’s our comp. That’s another reason for changes.

 

[ScriptOhio]

Projections that are more accurate are coming out now. Most have OSU going to the Orange Bowl against either Louisville or North Carolina State.

One question: for guys "opting out" of the bowl game, how does that effect their NIL deals? I say, no play-ee, no pay-ee

It would be interesting to know what the contracts for the NIL deals have about "opting out" for bowl games. Either way "play" or "opt out", you have to honor the contract.

 

[Onebuckfan]

tOSU has shown they are player friendly in these situations. They will travel and still be part of the “team”…just not on the field.

 

[jakenick06]

Projections that are more accurate are coming out now. Most have OSU going to the Orange Bowl against either Louisville or North Carolina State.

One question: for guys "opting out" of the bowl game, how does that effect their NIL deals? I say, no play-ee, no pay-ee

More like no pay-ee no play-ee. Those bowls have plenty of money to pay the MHJrs of the world to play. If you want eyeballs on your non-CFP games then pony up.

 

[Buckeyefrankmp]

What a let down. The University should opt out. Louisville and NC State that’s our comp. That’s another reason for changes.

So don't go to south Florida where a huge recruiting base is? There are 6 players on the roster from Florida. Three from South Florida. Do you want to tell them that you turned down an invitation to play in the Orange bowl where their family and friend will be able to watch them play because Ohio State is too good for that bowl? Good luck with that on the recruiting trail.

 

[ScriptOhio]

Latest CBS projection:

Bowl projections: Michigan creates distance in College Football Playoff bid as Florida State avoids upset

We finally got a shakeup to the College Football Playoff despite no major upsets in Week 12

www.cbssports.com

Bowl projections​

College Football Playoff​

DATE	GAME / LOC.	MATCHUP	PREDICTION
Jan. 8	National Championship Houston	Title game	Semifinal winners
Jan. 1	Sugar Bowl New Orleans	Semifinal	(1) Georgia vs. (4) Oregon
Jan. 1	Rose Bowl Pasadena, Calif.	Semifinal	(2) Michigan vs. (3) Florida State

New Year's Six bowl games​

DATE	BOWL / LOCATION	MATCHUP	PREDICTION
Jan. 1	Fiesta Bowl Glendale, Ariz.	at-large vs. at-large	Texas vs. Tulane
Dec. 30	Orange Bowl Miami	ACC vs. SEC/B1G/ND	Louisville vs. Ohio State
Dec. 30	Peach Bowl Atlanta	at-large vs. at-large	Missouri vs. Penn State
Dec. 29	Cotton Bowl Arlington, Tex.	at-large vs. at-large	Alabama vs. Washington

The race to 82 bowl-eligible teams came to a reasonably satisfying end Saturday. We only ended up with 79 teams at 6-6 or better, but that left room for James Madison and Jacksonville State to get to the postseason when they would not have otherwise been eligible while making the FBS transition.

Minnesota will be the only 5-7 team in a bowl game this season.....

 

[Bucklion]

Texas-Tulane? Dozens of people will be tuning in for that one.

 

[Thump]

What a let down. The University should opt out. Louisville and NC State that’s our comp. That’s another reason for changes.

You could not be more wrong.

We have a young team next year and this bowl practice is crucial for them. Especially if many stars sit-out.

And spare me the “Day sucks so it won’t matter anyways.”

 

[Thump]

Texas-Tulane? Dozens of people will be tuning in for that one.

Tulane SPANKED USC last year.

 

[JCOSU86]

Tulane SPANKED USC last year.

That was the best last-5-minutes-of-a-game I've ever seen.

 

[Buckeyefrankmp]

You could not be more wrong.

We have a young team next year and this bowl practice is crucial for them. Especially if many stars sit-out.

And spare me the “Day sucks so it won’t matter anyways.”

I am old enough to remember when Marv got his first start in the Rose bowl when Olivia and Wilson opted out. Something else big happened in that game. I forget. If someone wants to opt out that only gives our younger guys more practice and game time.

 

[JCOSU86]

More like no pay-ee no play-ee. Those bowls have plenty of money to pay the MHJrs of the world to play. If you want eyeballs on your non-CFP games then pony up.

But they are still getting their NIL money from OSU, right? THAT'S what I mean.

 

[JCOSU86]

So don't go to south Florida where a huge recruiting base is? There are 6 players on the roster from Florida. Three from South Florida. Do you want to tell them that you turned down an invitation to play in the Orange bowl where their family and friend will be able to watch them play because Ohio State is too good for that bowl? Good luck with that on the recruiting trail.

A VERY good point

 

[ScriptOhio]

But they are still getting their NIL money from OSU, right? THAT'S what I mean.

I think that the NIL money can come from both OSU's collectives and outside sources. It wouldn't surprise me to find out some the Ohio State players even have a NIL agent:

The role of a NIL agency is to help athletes navigate the turbulent waters of the NCAA, state, and university laws, protect their client's rights and livelihood, and represent the athlete during business and partnership negotiations.