If Michigan went to the Rose Bowl, would it be “meaningless”.
My opinion: all NY6 bowl games have meaning. They are marquee games against good opponents that are nationally relevant. A Rose Bowl win, however, is just a touch higher than the rest at least to me. The history and attachment it has to the Michigan program is special, 11-2 with a win over ND, MSU, OSU and W in the Rose Bowl has got to be the best season since 97.
I do see the other side, no East division title, no Big Ten championship, no CFP. I even had that same attitude, this was a wasted season. But would an 11 win season with a Rose Bowl win suffice to you?
November 19th, 2019 at 11:18 AM ^
Considering it would involve beating O$U I would say no
November 20th, 2019 at 9:45 AM ^
Bowl games are a part of college football and stitched into the tradition.
The playoffs have made them glorified exhibitions but they give a prime opportunity for matchups that usually are impossible or ultra-rare otherwise.