(06-07-2018 09:20 PM)jrj84105 Wrote:  The bowls generate their revenue from TV viewers not from the gate. That’s why there are repeated matchups that pair schools with worst-possible travel situations when the model shows it is better for the viewer numbers. ESPN would play them all on temporary soundstages in Bristol if they could.

I do not think a Washington State Vs an SEC school would generate viewers. Boise State seems to do better in viewership than some P5 schools in the PAC 12 or other conferences. Would conferences want to invite G% schools that would generate money from viewerships? That could trigger the next realignment to get better matchups for viewerships.