Michigan State might not like it, but the Michigan football team is heading to Tampa Bay on New Year’s Day to take on the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Outback Bowl.
The Spartans, their fans and their head coach say it’s not fair, but when is life ever fair? Was it fair that Michigan football had to play with its third-string quarterback? No, but that’s life.
The Wolverines got the berth because they are the more attractive team. Michigan will generate more excitement, better TV ratings and put more people in the seats. That’s what bowl executives care about, not following the Big Ten bowl pecking order.