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Bowl Matchups That Didn't Happen (but Should've) This Season

This year’s bowl season features some fascinating matchups, and of course, the playoff semifinals do not lack for intrigue. This season has featured the second-most points per game of any year in FBS history, which may mean that even games that don't jump off the page still have the potential to turn into thrilling shootouts.

But for as much care as the conferences and bowl officials take in putting together the optimal matchups for each bowl, it still feels like we're missing out. With the reshuffling of a few teams, the bowl slate could have featured even more must-see pairings.