Although the first half of bowl season doesn't generate nearly as much attention as the College Football Playoff and the other marquee matchups, the games are still important. They can provide programs with nice boosts before coaching staffs head out on the offseason recruiting trail.

That's especially true for teams in Power Five conferences that are looking to make progress after middling campaigns, which is usually the case for those playing during the early portion of the bowl schedule. Winning a bowl to end on a high note can provide a much-needed boost.

With tha...

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