There's no question marching bands and cheerleading squads add to the atmosphere at college football games, especially during bowl season.
Heading out to a bowl game with the team is one of the perks to being at school with a winning program. Some bowl organizers require schools to bring along the bands and cheerleaders to add to the pageantry of their games.
Some, not all. As the old cheer goes: Two, four, six, eight — not everyone gets to participate!
Financial and logistical challenges will prevent some bands and cheerleading squads from traveling to the more exotic bowl locations this season.