The 88th annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl took place on Friday Dec. 31 at 10 a.m. in El Paso, Texas where the Central Michigan Chippewas (9-4) took on the Washington State Cougars (7-6) where Central Michigan came out victorious with a final score of 24-21.
The Cougars were originally set to face off against the University of Miami, but it was announced on Dec. 26 they were unable to compete due to COVID-19 protocols. Immediately the Sun Bowl association was on the hunt for a replacement team.
The Chippewas were originally set to face Boise State in the Barstool Arizona Bowl, but Boise State announced on Dec.