By Michael Haag | Sports Editor
Don’t let the aroma of Thanksgiving dinner distract you: Bowl season is near.
The college football season is one of the best times of the year, and it all builds up to bowl games over the holidays. Growing up as a fan of the game, there are certain matchups that come to mind when looking back. Sometimes it’s a byproduct of the magnitude of the bowl game, but there are instances in which a less-desirable bowl game provides a thrilling contest.
As the holiday season nears, here are the five best annual bowl games to watch.