The East-West Shrine Bowl has been a staple of the college postseason since 1925. Founded by the Shriners as a charity event, it has become an annual showcase for under-the-radar (and often FCS) NFL draft hopefuls.
Last year's East-West Shrine Bowl was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the game returned on Thursday night. New for 2022 was an NFL partnership that brought league officials, coaches and schemes to the game.
"The East-West Shrine Bowl is not only a showcase for tremendous athletes who have a dream of playing at the next level, it is also a venue for upwardly mobile coaches in the NFL," NFL Executive Vice President of Football Operations Troy Vincent said in a statement.