Bowl records for each team in every 2018 bowl game

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017 season, beat Clemson in the Sugar Bowl; beat Georgia in the College Football Playoff Championship Game

Since 2009, the Crimson Tide have won five national championships. The last time they did not make a bowl appearance was in 2003.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, beat Toledo in the Dollar General Bowl

The Mountaineers will make their fourth straight bowl appearance when they face Middle Tennessee in the New Orleans Bowl. It's the first time they won't play a team from the Mid-American Conference in a bowl.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, lost to North Carolina State in the Sun Bowl

ASU will be looking to avoid a third consecutive bowl loss. This will be its second straight bowl appearance after not making one in 2016.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, lost to Middle Tennessee in the Camellia Bowl 

Arkansas State has extended its bowl streak to eight straight seasons. However, the Red Wolves have lost three of their last four appearances.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, beat San Diego State in the Armed Forces Bowl

After making one bowl trip in the previous 19 seasons, Army is going bowling for a third straight campaign. The Cadets have won their last three bowl games.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, lost to UCF in the Peach Bowl

Auburn has now made a bowl in six consecutive seasons. That's the good news for the Tigers. The bad: They've lost two in a row and four of five.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2016, beat Wyoming in the Poinsettia Bowl

Before failing to earn a bid in 2017, BYU played in 12 consecutive bowl games. Prior to winning in 2016, the Cougars had lost three in a row.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2016, beat Boise State in the Cactus Bowl

After winning one game in 2017, the Bears are back in the bowl business. They made a bowl every season from 2010-16.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, beat Oregon in the Las Vegas Bowl

The Broncos' bowl streak has been extended to an impressive 17 consecutive seasons. They've also won seven of their last nine bowl contests.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, lost to Iowa in Pinstripe Bowl

It's now three straight bowl dates for the Eagles after missing out in 2015. However, they are 1-6 in bowl games following an eight-game, bowl-winning streak from 2000-07.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2013, lost to San Diego State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

Buffalo's bowl trips have been few and far between. The first came with the 2008 International Bowl — which no longer exists.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2015, beat Air Force in the Armed Forces Bowl 

This will be only the third bowl appearance for Cal since the 2010 season. The Golden Bears split the other two during that span.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2015, lost to San Diego State in Hawaii Bowl

The Bearcats' mini bowl drought is over. Now they must find a way to snap their three-game bowl losing streak dating back to a win in the 2012 Belk Bowl.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, lost to Alabama in the Sugar Bowl

This is the fourth consecutive season that Clemson is part of the College Football Playoff. The last time the Tigers failed to make a bowl of any kind was in 2004 — and they were still 6-5 that season.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, beat Northern Illinois in the Quick Lane Bowl

Duke will make its sixth bowl appearance in the last seven seasons. The Blue Devils dropped the first three during that stretch but are trying for a third straight victory since then.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2016, lost to Old Dominion in the Bahamas Bowl

The Eagles are making their second bowl appearances in three seasons. Prior to 2016, their most recent bowl trip came in the 1987 California Bowl.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, lost to Temple in the Gasparilla Bowl 

After failing to earn a bowl bid for five consecutive seasons, the Panthers are headed to their second straight. Their lone bowl victory came over Toledo in the 2010 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2016, beat Iowa in the Outback Bowl

Under Dan Mullen, the Gators are bowling again after that disappointing 4-7 campaign in 2017. This is also the 10th anniversary season of Florida's most recent national championship.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, beat Houston in the Hawaii Bowl

Following a two-year hiatus, Fresno returned to bowl action in 2017. That victory over Houston ended the Bulldogs' six-game bowl losing streak.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, beat Oklahoma in the Rose Bowl; lost to Alabama in the College Football Playoff Championship Game

College football fans need to go back to 1996 for the last time Georgia did not make a bowl. Before last season's devastating National Championship Game loss to Alabama, the Bulldogs won four consecutive bowl games.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2015, beat Bowling Green in the GoDaddy Bowl

Georgia Southern became part of the FBS in 2014, and the next year it made a bowl. Looking for their first 10-win season on this level, the Eagles are back bowling.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2016, beat Kentucky in the TaxSlayer Bowl

Prior to missing out in 2015, Georgia Tech made 18 straight bowl appearances. It made one over the previous three seasons but will look for a third consecutive bowl win this year.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2016, beat Middle Tennessee in the Hawaii Bowl 

Hawaii did not go to a bowl at all from 2011-15 but will make its second in three seasons this year. This will be the ninth time in the last 10 that its bowl game will be played on the islands.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, lost to Fresno State in the Hawaii Bowl

Houston is quietly making its sixth bowl trip in a row. The Cougars have gone 2-3 in the previous five during that span.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, beat Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl

This makes six straight bowl appearances for the Hawkeyes. Last season's win over Boston College ended a five-game bowl slide. 

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, beat Memphis in the Liberty Bowl

Iowa State is a program on the rise, and that was backed with a second consecutive bowl appearance after going without one from 2013-16. Iowa State has never won back-to-back bowl games.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, lost to Northwestern in the Music City Bowl

There's a football resurgence going on at Kentucky, where the Wildcats are making their third straight bowl appearance. Now they just need to put an end to that four-game bowl losing streak.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, lost to Notre Dame in the Citrus Bowl

LSU's bowl streak has reached 19 years. That run included the Tigers' most recent national championships during the 2003 and 2007 seasons.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2016, lost to Southern Miss in the New Orleans Bowl

This will be the Ragin' Cajuns sixth bowl trip since 2011. However, when they face Tulane in the Cure Bowl in Orlando, it's the first time during that stretch they won't be playing in the New Orleans Bowl.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, beat SMU in the Frisco Bowl

This season makes five consecutive years with a bowl stint for the Bulldogs. Even more impressive, they'll try to improve to 5-0 during that run.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, beat Colorado State in the New Mexico Bowl

Not many teams have enjoyed the bowl success Marshall has in recent seasons. The Herd have won six straight bowls since their last bowl defeat in 2004.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, lost to Iowa State in the Liberty Bowl 

Bowl trips have been a regular occurrence for the Tigers, who are headed to their fifth in a row. What's also been a common theme for Memphis is losing, which has happened in its last three bowls.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, lost to Wisconsin in the Orange Bowl

The Hurricanes get a shot at redemption by facing Wisconsin in a bowl for the second consecutive season. Last season's defeat to the Badgers was Miami's seventh bowl loss in eight appearances.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, lost to South Carolina in the Outback Bowl

Michigan was aiming higher than the Peach Bowl this season, but the Wolverines are still making a fourth straight bowl trip. However, they've lost two in a row and four of their last five bowl games.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, beat Washington State in the Holiday Bowl

The Spartans have won five of their last six bowl games. Their date with Oregon in the Redbox Bowl on New Year's Eve marks their second straight against a Pac-12 opponent.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, beat Arkansas State in the Camellia Bowl

Last season's victory over Arkansas State snapped a four-game bowl skid for the Blue Raiders. This will be their fourth consecutive trip to a bowl.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2016, beat Washington State in the Holiday Bowl

Minnesota's run of five consecutive seasons with a bowl appearance ended with a 5-7 mark in 2017. Thanks to an upset of Wisconsin in the regular-season finale, the Gophers are back bowling for the first time under coach P.J. Fleck.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, beat Louisville in the Taxslayer Bowl

The Bulldogs will be eyeing a fourth straight bowl victory when they face Iowa in the Outback Bowl on New Year's Day. This will be the first time they meet up with a Big Ten team in a bowl since losing to Northwestern in the Gator Bowl to conclude their 2012 season.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, lost to Texas in the Texas Bowl

Missouri's most recent bowl victory came during the 2014 season, over Minnesota in the Citrus Bowl. The Tigers will face Oklahoma State in the Liberty Bowl, a rematch of the 2013 season when they beat the Cowboys in the Cotton Bowl.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2015, beat Colorado State in the Arizona Bowl

It's been three seasons, but the Wolf Pack are back in a bowl game thanks to wins in four of their last five. And once again they're in the Arizona Bowl, this time against Arkansas State.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, beat Arizona State in the Sun Bowl

NC State has enjoyed a nice bowl run of late, winning three of its last four trips. The Wolfpack have totaled 93 points while winning their last two in a row.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, lost to Troy in the New Orleans Bowl

The Mean Green will be playing in their third straight bowl game. They've scored 61 points combined in the last two, but lost both.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, lost to Duke in the Quick Lane Bowl

The champions of the Mid-American Conference are making their 10th bowl trip in the last 11 seasons. Unfortunately for the Huskies, they've lost five in a row, including the last three by a combined score of 143-44.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, beat Kentucky in the Music City Bowl

After failing to earn bowl bids in 2013 and '14, the Wildcats will make a fourth straight trip. They'll also be going for a third consecutive victory.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, beat LSU in the Citrus Bowl

The Irish are back in the national championship mix for the first time since the 2012 season. The last time, they were roughed up by Alabama. Things don't expect to be any easier with Clemson waiting in the Cotton Bowl semifinal.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, beat UAB in the Bahamas Bowl

Frank Solich's Bobcats have been staples in the postseason, making a bowl for the ninth time in 10 seasons. Last year's win over UAB snapped a three-game bowl slide.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, beat USC in the Cotton Bowl

The Buckeyes were left out of the College Football Playoff, but the Rose Bowl isn't a bad consolation. Ohio State beat Oregon in its most recent Rose Bowl appearance, during the 2009 season.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, lost to Georgia in the Rose Bowl

After losing in the College Football Playoff semifinals a year ago, the Sooners are back for more with another Heisman Trophy quarterback in tow. Oklahoma, however, has lost three of its last four bowl contests.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, beat Virginia Tech in the Camping World Bowl

Getting to the postseason wasn't easy for the Cowboys. But here they are, bowling for a 13th consecutive campaign. Oklahoma State has gone 8-4 in the previous 12.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, lost to Boise State in the Las Vegas Bowl

The Ducks find themselves in the midst of some postseason struggles, losing each of their last three appearances (including the national title game during the 2014 season). This slide comes on the heels of four consecutive bowl triumphs. 

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, beat Washington in the Fiesta Bowl

The Nittany Lions are no strangers to playing tight bowl games. They've split their last four such contests, which were decided by a combined 18 points. 

Most recent bowl appearance: 2016, lost to Northwestern in the Pinstripe Bowl

Pitt's stretch of nine consecutive bowl appearances ended with a 5-7 campaign in 2017. Back in the bowl mix, the Panthers must turn things around after losing three straight and five of their last six bowls.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, beat Arizona in the Foster Farms Bowl

Purdue ended a four-year bowl drought last season. Now the Boilermakers will try to win two straight bowl games in as many years for the first time since taking the Alamo Bowl in 1997 and '98.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, lost to Army in the Armed Forces Bowl

The bowl streak continues for the Aztecs, who have run it up to nine straight games. San Diego State has also averaged 37 points in its last three bowls.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, beat Michigan in the Outback Bowl

South Carolina has enjoyed a solid run of bowl success in recent seasons. Since the 2011 campaign, the Gamecocks have won five of the six bowl contests they've played.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, beat Texas Tech in the Birmingham Bowl

A third straight bowl victory is on the line when the Bulls face Marshall in the Gasparilla Bowl next week. South Florida, however, enters having lost its final five regular-season games. 

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, lost to TCU in the Alamo Bowl

Even at 8-4, it feels like the Cardinal severely underachieved this season. That being said, they are headed to a bowl for a 10th consecutive year, with the chance to take their bowl record over .500.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2013, beat Minnesota in the Texas Bowl

At 9-3, it's been a special season for the Orange, whose four-season bowl drought has ended. Though it's been some time, Syracuse has the chance to win a fourth straight bowl game.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, beat Stanford in the Alamo Bowl

Back-to-back victories to end the regular season led TCU to a fifth straight bowl berth. The Horned Frogs have won three of their last four bowls and averaged 42.7 points in those victories.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, beat FIU in the Gasparilla Bowl

It's now four straight bowl games for the Owls, who made it to only two from 1996-2014. Temple also will be taking a three-game overall winning streak into its Independence Bowl matchup with Duke.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, beat Missouri in the Texas Bowl

Longhorn football is prominent again after failing to qualify for bowls in 2015 and '16. Even better for Texas fans, it gets a New Year's Day date with Georgia in the Sugar Bowl.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, lost to Wake Forest in the Belk Bowl

Jimbo Fisher continued Texas A&M's bowl run with its 10th straight trip on the horizon. Now Fisher must find a way for the Aggies to avoid losing a fourth consecutive bowl game.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, lost to Appalachian State in the Dollar General Bowl

For the first time in three seasons, the Rockets won't be playing Appalachian State in a bowl game. Though FIU presents a challenge in the Bahamas, Toledo should feel confident it can avoid a third straight bowl defeat.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, beat North Texas in the New Orleans Bowl

Troy's FBS bowl history goes back to the now-defunct Silicon Valley Bowl in 2004. With a spot in the Dollar General Bowl this season, the Trojans have earned three straight bowl trips for the second time in program history. 

Most recent bowl appearance: 2013, lost to Louisiana in the New Orleans Bowl

Prior to this season, Tulane made one bowl trip between 2003 and '17 and three total since 1996. The Green Wave's most recent bowl victory came in the 2002 Hawaii Bowl.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, lost to Ohio in the Bahamas Bowl

The fact UAB is bowling for a second consecutive season after not having a program in 2015 and '16 is truly amazing. The Blazers now look to continue their new lease on a football life by recording their first bowl victory.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, beat Auburn in the Peach Bowl.

The Knights are playing in a second straight New Year's Six bowl. This also will be their 10th bowl appearance since 2005.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, beat West Virginia in the Heart of Dallas Bowl

Talk about bowl dominance, the Utes certainly know how to get it done during the postseason. They'll look for a sixth consecutive bowl victory when they meet Northwestern in San Diego.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, lost to New Mexico State in the Arizona Bowl

From 1996-2010, Utah State made one bowl appearance (1997). Since then, the Aggies are set for their seventh in the last eight seasons. They'll be trying for their first such victory since beating UTEP in the 2014 New Mexico Bowl.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2016, lost to North Carolina State in the Independence Bowl

This marks just the second time in five years that the Commodores will play in a bowl game. Prior to this stretch, they made three consecutive bowl appearances from 2011-13.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, lost to Navy in the Military Bowl

Virginia ended its bowl drought of five seasons in 2017. Now it looks to snap a three-game bowl losing streak when it plays South Carolina in the Belk Bowl.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, lost to Oklahoma State in the Camping World Bowl

With Florida State finishing 5-7 in 2018, the Hokies' 26 consecutive seasons with a bowl appearance is, without a doubt, the longest such run in college football. It wasn't easy for Virginia Tech this season, but all that matters is that the streak lives on.  

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, beat Texas A&M in the Belk Bowl

The Deacons have made the most of their return to the bowl scene. After making one bowl appearance from 2009-15, they will try to win a third consecutive such contest when they take on Memphis in the Birmingham Bowl.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, lost to Penn State in the Fiesta Bowl

While the Huskies are set to play in their ninth straight bowl game, this will be their first appearance in the Rose Bowl since 2000. They beat Drew Brees and Purdue that season. 

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, lost to Michigan State in the Holiday Bowl

From 2004-12, Washington State failed to make a bowl appearance, Since then, it's made five, including 2018. The next step for the Cougars is to avoid a third straight postseason defeat.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, lost to Utah in the Heart of Dallas Bowl

Since 2002, the Mountaineers have failed to make a bowl just one time (2013). However, they've lost two in a row and five of the last seven postseason contests.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2016, lost to Wisconsin in the Cotton Bowl

Western's modest streak of three straight bowl appearances ended in 2017, but the Broncos are back to face BYU on the blue turf of Boise. Their lone bowl win came against Middle Tennessee in the 2015 Bahamas Bowl.

Most recent bowl appearance: 2017, beat Miami (FL) in the Orange Bowl

No matter where the Badgers land a bowl game, we know their faithful will follow. The last time Wisconsin failed to earn a bowl bid was 2001. It will also be trying for a fifth straight victory of the kind.