TDB – College Football Bowl Contest – 2023

TDB Bowl Contest 2023-2024

UPDATED 01/08/24 -Congratulations to MrsSteveG for winning and DubPar22 for coming in second. For third place, there were 3 people tied with 11 points so we had to go to the tie-breaker and Scoochnew ended up with 3rd prize after guessing 44 points which was closest to the final score.

Thank you to everyone who participated!!

You must pick the straight up winner of every game listed below. There are no points involved.
Please use the ballot at the end of the post to make your selections. If something is not clear or you have a question, please contact me right away and before you post your ballot.

1. LA Bowl: UCLA vs. Boise State
   DETAILS: Dec. 16, Inglewood, Calif., ABC, 7:30 p.m.
2. Independence Bowl: Texas Tech vs. California
   DETAILS: Dec. 16, Shreveport, La., ESPN, 9:15 p.m.
3. Las Vegas Bowl: Northwestern vs. Utah
   DETAILS: Dec. 23, Las Vegas, ABC, 7:30 p.m.
4. Holiday Bowl: Louisville vs. Southern California
   DETAILS: Dec. 27, San Diego, Fox, 8 p.m.
5. Texas Bowl: Oklahoma State vs. Texas A&M
   DETAILS: Dec. 27, Houston, ESPN, 9 p.m.
6. Alamo Bowl: Oklahoma vs. Arizona
   DETAILS: Dec. 28, San Antonio, ESPN, 9:15 p.m.
7. Gator Bowl: Clemson vs. Kentucky
   DETAILS: Dec. 29, Jacksonville, Fla., ESPN, noon
8. Sun Bowl: Oregon State vs. Notre Dame
   DETAILS: Dec. 29, El Paso, Texas, CBS, 2 p.m.
9. Cotton Bowl: Ohio State vs. Missouri
   DETAILS: Dec. 29, Arlington, Texas, ESPN, 8 p.m.
10. Peach Bowl: Penn State vs. Mississippi
    DETAILS: Dec. 30, Atlanta, ESPN, noon
11. Orange Bowl: Florida State vs. Georgia
    DETAILS: Dec. 30, Miami Gardens, Fla., ESPN, 4 p.m.
12. Fiesta Bowl: Oregon vs. Liberty
    DETAILS: Jan. 1, Glendale, Ariz., ESPN, 1 p.m.
13. Rose Bowl: Michigan vs. Alabama
    DETAILS: Jan. 1, Pasadena, Calif., ESPN, 5 p.m.
14. Sugar Bowl: Washington vs. Texas
    DETAILS: Jan. 1, New Orleans, ESPN, 8:45 p.m.
15. College Football Playoff championship game
    DETAILS: Jan. 8, Houston, ESPN, 8 p.m.
    Alabama or Michigan or Texas or Washington

Tie Breaker:
Pick the total final score of championship game:
Person with the closest score will win the tie breaker

Contest Rules:
Please remember, this is supposed to be about fun and Trojan camaraderie.
There are no entry fees.
You must pick the straight up winner of every game. There are no points involved. If you do not pick a team for a bowl game, that will be considered a loss.
You must post your picks to the blog by December 16th and 5pm PT.
The contest will end at the conclusion of the College Football Championship game played on January 8, 2024.
The winner will be determined by who has picked the most winning teams. If there is a tie, the winner will be determined by which person guessed the total final score of championship game. If no one guesses the exact score the winner be the person who guessed the number closest to the final total score.
First Prize is: 100.00
Second Prize is: 50.00
Third Prize is: 25.00
If two people end up in first place, then the first and second prize will be added together and that amount will be split between the two winners.
I will handle all disputes and my decision will be final.
Anyone can be removed from the contest for exhibiting poor sportsmanship, as determined by me.
By submitting entries to pick bowl winners you acknowledge you agree to these rules.
John Weld

Bowl Ballot:
Copy and paste the ballot to the comment section under the Contest Post. Then pick the winner and delete the loser.
Example: Holiday Bowl: Southern California
In this example you deleted Louisville because you expect USC to win.

1. LA Bowl: UCLA vs. Boise State
2. Independence Bowl: Texas Tech vs. California
3. Las Vegas Bowl: Northwestern vs. Utah
4. Holiday Bowl: Louisville vs. Southern California
5. Texas Bowl: Oklahoma State vs. Texas A&M
6. Alamo Bowl: Oklahoma vs. Arizona
7. Gator Bowl: Clemson vs. Kentucky
8. Sun Bowl: Oregon State vs. Notre Dame
9. Cotton Bowl: Ohio State vs. Missouri
10. Peach Bowl: Penn State vs. Mississippi
11. Orange Bowl: Florida State vs. Georgia
12. Fiesta Bowl: Oregon vs. Liberty
13. Rose Bowl: Michigan vs. Alabama
14. Sugar Bowl: Washington vs. Texas
15. College Football Playoff Championship game:
    Alabama or Michigan or Texas or Washington
16. What will be the total score for both teams in the Championship game: ______