Bowl game ending causes college bowl schedule to get shorter

The LA Bowl, a lower-tier college football postseason game, has officially ceased operations. This decision follows weeks of speculation and comes after Washington's 38-10 victory over Boise State at SoFi Stadium in what became the final game of the bowl. The LA Bowl, known for its unique naming rights, including being named after comedian Jimmy Kimmel, was owned by Hollywood Park and Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke.

The closure of the LA Bowl reflects the ongoing challenges for lower-tier bowl games amid the evolving college football landscape, particularly with the expansion of the College Football Playoff to 12 teams. This shift has led to decreased relevance for some teams, such as Notre Dame and others in the Big 12 Conference, who opted out of participating in bowl games this season.

The LA Bowl experienced declining attendance, with the last game drawing 23,269 fans, compared to a peak of 32,780 in 2023. The bowl was known for its colorful presentations and unconventional naming