bowl game
1 of 1noun/ˈboʊl ˌɡeɪm/
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a post-season college football game typically played between highly ranked teams
A bowl game is a post-season college football game in the United States, typically played between two teams that have had successful seasons. These games are often part of a series of matchups, and the name "bowl" comes from the stadiums in which many of them are held, which often have a bowl-like shape. Bowl games are usually played after the regular season ends, and teams compete for a trophy, with the winner considered the champion of their particular game. Popular bowl games include the Rose Bowl and the Sugar Bowl, and they attract large audiences and media attention.
- Bowl games are a major part of the excitement surrounding the college football season.
- The Rose Bowl is one of the oldest and most prestigious bowl game.
- The team celebrated their victory in the bowl game with a post-game party.
- My favorite college football team won their bowl game last year.
- Bowl games often feature matchups between teams from different conferences.