The 2022 bowl season was one to remember for the Mid-American Conference, which watched its member programs participate in a handful of thrilling contests. Five of the MAC’s six bowl games this December were decided by five points or fewer, including one contests which went to overtime.
Eastern Michigan, Toledo, Buffalo, and Ohio all emerged triumphant in their respective contests, while Miami (OH) and Bowling Green fell in narrow fashion. Overall, the MAC produced a 4-2 bowl record this season to earn the recognition as the Bowl Challenge Cup winner. Since this award’s inception in 2002, it was the second time the MAC claimed the honor, sharing a split with the C-USA for best bowl record in 2011.