Ranking every 2018-2019 college bowl game by watchability

9. Peach Bowl – (10) Florida vs. (7) Michigan

Jim Harbaugh’s return to college football hasn’t necessarily gone as planned. Not only has Michigan yet to win the Big Ten during his tenure, but Harbaugh’s teams have failed to beat Ohio State. Both teams have loads of NFL talent to display and contrasting styles of play. It’s always fun to see two historic programs match-up in a New Year’s Six bowl, so make sure to tune in for this year’s Peach Bowl.

8. Gator Bowl – NC State vs. (19) Texas A&M

Although this year’s Gator Bowl won’t live up to the seven-overtime thriller Texas A&M played against LSU, there is still plenty of reasons to watch. NC State quarterback Ryan Finley is another NFL prospect to evaluate. On the year, Finley has racked up 3,789 yards and helped the Wolfpack finish the year with a 9-3 record. For Texas A&M, this will be head coach Jimbo Fisher’s first bowl game with the Aggies. In Fisher’s first season, he led Texas A&M to an 8-4 record, while motivating his team to give both Clemson and Alabama everything they could handle. Finley will likely put on a show for the NFL scouts, but Fisher rarely loses bowl games (5-2 bowl record). It will be tight, but the Aggies should be able to get their ninth win of the year in the Gator Bowl.

7. Redbox Bowl – Oregon vs. Michigan State

The Redbox Bowl features two teams with two vastly different approaches, which should make for a very fun game to watch. Michigan State wins by playing great defense and controlling the clock with their pro-style offense. Oregon, on the other hand, will spread it out and attack at an up-tempo pace with quarterback Justin Herbert. Typically, in college football, the up-tempo attack usually has the advantage in these games, but head coach Mark Dantonio has proven he can compete with anyone, all while sticking to his old-school style of play.

6. Citrus Bowl – (14) Kentucky vs. (12) Penn State

First, I’d like to say, I still can’t look at a headline or box score featuring Kentucky and not immediately think it’s the basketball team, but this year’s squad is the real deal. For the first time in over 40 years, Kentucky was able to get nine wins and was a true SEC contender for most of the season. As for who to watch, the Wildcats have two of the best in the SEC, running back Benny Snell and linebacker Josh Allen, who were both first-team All-SEC selections. However, Penn State is one of the two or three best offenses the Wildcats have seen all year. Quarterback Trace McSorley, one of the most lethal dual-threat quarterbacks in the country, will likely make things difficult for Kentucky. If the Wildcats can find a way to slow down the high-flying Nittany Lion offense, they should secure their first bowl victory since the 2008-09 season.