College football loses bowl game after just five seasons

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The LA Bowl, an annual college football postseason game held at SoFi Stadium, has been permanently discontinued. Organizers confirmed the decision, marking the end of the event after a five-year run. The cancellation reduces the number of expected bowl games for the 2026 season to 40, reflecting a shift in focus towards the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff.
Originally debuting in 2021, the LA Bowl paired the Mountain West champion with a Pac-12 opponent. Despite its modern venue and high-profile hosts like former NFL star Rob Gronkowski and comedian Jimmy Kimmel, the bowl struggled to maintain a foothold in a competitive market. The final game saw the Washington Huskies defeat Boise State 38-10.
The discontinuation of the LA Bowl highlights the challenges faced by smaller postseason events, with factors such as player opt-outs and the transfer portal impacting team participation. Nick Carparelli, executive director of Bowl Season, emphasized that the number of games is determined by host
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