- February 9, 2026

Retro Bowl

The most recent season of extensive playoff activity for college football fans occurred in 2014, when 12 teams participated in bowl games nationwide. The transition from 11-a-side to 12-a-side initiated an Retro Bowl unparalleled period of National Championship Football, wherein teams were no longer required to get an automatic bid to compete in bowl games. As we return to our initial position from four years prior, let us examine what is required for the 2017 season to fulfill its designation: The Era of Retro Bowl Games!