With 40 bowl games, 80 .500 or better teams are needed to fill out the bowl slots. As the weeks continue, it's looking more and more likely that we're not going to get to that number.
College football bowl games are fun and good -- the more of them, the better.
There are too many college bowl games! Participation trophies! WUSSIFICATION of America!
Regardless of your feelings on whether or not too many exist, college football bowl games are here to stay en masse. They're massive ratings boons for networks, huge opportunities for #brands, and cool travel opportunities for fans.