Has Iowa State had the most historically bad worst luck when it comes to this? Memphis on their home field - twice! - and then Boise State on their blue turf? Has any other team played three bowls on their opponent’s home field?
If I was a CFB recruit I would never play for Memphis just for this reason. You're telling me my reward for playing a winning season and becoming bowl eligible? Staying put in freakin' Memphis as opposed to CA/FL/TX/AZ warm weather bowl game experience. Barf.
I don’t see BYU beating Tech, so they aren’t making the playoff.
And this was an era where it was tough to get an invitation to any bowl game. There weren't countless bowl games back then with 6 win eligibility. 6 wins would mean you're staying home.
Hell, ISU stayed home at 8-3 in 1976.
Also something to consider is even though Iowa State fans travel well, BYU has a built-in fan base anywhere they go....they had tons of fans at the Alamo Bowl and it would be no different no matter where they end up....bowl games love that BYU is now in the Big 12 and eligible for their higher tier bowl games than the random ones they got as an Independent
Rutgers in Yankee Stadium was pretty close to the same situation.
If they get to the top 10 before the championship game and don't get blown out they'll make it just like SMU did last year
also how is that even fun for Memphis fans and their players? Like I love spending time in JTS but other than hosting a home playoff game, I wouldn't want the Fareway Meat & Grocery Bowl in JTS....part of the fun of bowl season are the random matchups and new locations to play in (and for the fans to spend time at)
Agree, but if BYU does beat them, both could make the cfp. That puts Alamo in play imho.
