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Peach Bowl
NamePeach Bowl
StadiumMercedes-Benz Stadium
LocationAtlanta, Georgia
Previous stadiumsGeorgia Dome (1993–2016), Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium (1971–1992)
Operated1968–present
Conference tie-insCollege Football Playoff (semifinal years), SEC vs. ACC/Big Ten/Notre Dame (non-semifinal years)
SponsorChick-fil-A (1997–present)
Former namesPeach Bowl (1968–1996, 2006–present), Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl (1997–2005), Chick-fil-A Bowl (2006–2013)

Peach Bowl. The Peach Bowl is a major annual college football postseason bowl game played in Atlanta, Georgia. Since 1997, it has been sponsored by the Chick-fil-A restaurant chain and is operated by the Peach Bowl, Inc. organization. The game is a premier event in the College Football Playoff rotation, hosting a national semifinal every three years, while in other seasons it typically features highly-ranked teams from the SEC and ACC.

History

The game was first played in 1968 at Grant Field on the campus of the Georgia Tech, organized by the Atlanta Lions Club to promote tourism. It moved to Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium in 1971 and later to the Georgia Dome in 1993, becoming a staple of the city's sports calendar. Under the leadership of Gary Stokan, the bowl secured a long-term sponsorship with Chick-fil-A and its founder S. Truett Cathy, significantly elevating its profile and financial payouts. A pivotal moment in its history was its inclusion in the College Football Playoff system in 2014, and it now serves as a host for the CFP National Championship in addition to semifinal contests, with games played at the state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Game results

The inaugural game in 1968 saw LSU defeat Florida State. Notable results include the 2013 contest where Texas A&M and quarterback Johnny Manziel beat Duke, and the 2016 game, which was a College Football Playoff semifinal where the Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Washington Huskies. In non-playoff years, the matchup often features the SEC champion against an at-large selection, such as in 2019 when the LSU Tigers beat the Oklahoma Sooners in a semifinal. The 2020 edition was another playoff semifinal where the Georgia Bulldogs fell to the Cincinnati Bearcats.

Most Valuable Players

The game's Most Valuable Player award has been given to many standout performers throughout its history. Early winners include Mike Reid of Penn State in 1969 and Tony Dorsett of the Pittsburgh Panthers in 1976. In the modern era, quarterbacks have frequently earned the honor, such as Tajh Boyd of Clemson in 2012, Deshaun Watson of Clemson in 2014, and Justin Fields of Ohio State in 2019. Defensive players have also been recognized, including Jabrill Peppers of the Michigan Wolverines in 2016.

Team selection

Team selection criteria have evolved significantly. Historically, the bowl had agreements with the ACC and SEC, often selecting their runners-up or highly-ranked teams. With the advent of the College Football Playoff, selection is now governed by the CFP selection committee. In years when the game is a national semifinal, the participants are the top four ranked teams assigned by the committee. In other years, the bowl has first choice of SEC and ACC teams after the College Football Playoff field is set, and it can also select from the Big Ten or a representative from Notre Dame as part of its contractual arrangements.

Broadcasting

The game's television broadcast rights have been held by several major networks. It was televised by CBS in its early years before moving to ESPN in 1991, where it has remained. The shift to ESPN coincided with increased national exposure, and the network now broadcasts all College Football Playoff semifinal games, including those in Atlanta. Radio coverage has been provided by the ESPN Radio network, with local broadcasts often handled by affiliates of the participating teams' radio networks, such as the Georgia Bulldog Sports Network.

The Peach Bowl is part of a family of major bowl games that constitute the College Football Playoff, alongside the Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl, Orange Bowl, Cotton Bowl, and Fiesta Bowl. These games, often referred to as the "New Year's Six," host the playoff semifinals on a rotating basis. The Peach Bowl shares a particularly close operational and historical relationship with the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, a season-opening event also held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and managed by Peach Bowl, Inc..

Category:College football bowl games Category:Sports competitions in Atlanta Category:1968 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state)