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Poinsettia Bowl (1952–2016) on ESPN

The answer: Concluded December 21, 2016.
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Network / streamer
ESPN
Premiered
December 20, 1952
Ended
December 21, 2016
Runtime
~200 min per episode
3seasons
3episodes

About Poinsettia Bowl

The Poinsettia Bowl ended on December 21, 2016, on ESPN. The game was played annually in late December at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California, and was part of the NCAA-sanctioned college football postseason. The event was re-created in 2005 after a long hiatus since its original appearance in 1952, with the 2016 game marking its final edition. The bowl featured teams from the Mountain West Conference, with the second-place team in the conference receiving an invitation through the 2014 season. Since then, the game has not been held and is considered a past event in college football history. The bowl was sponsored by the San Diego County Credit Union, which gave it its official name during its run.

The Poinsettia Bowl was a postseason college football game that showcased teams from the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision. It was established in 1952, with a hiatus before being revived in 2005, and continued annually until 2016. The game was part of the college football postseason, providing an opportunity for teams to compete in a bowl game in San Diego during the holiday season. Over its history, it served as a festive conclusion to the college football calendar, with teams from the Mountain West Conference often participating. The event was played at Qualcomm Stadium, drawing local and national attention during its years of operation.

Poinsettia Bowl episode schedule

3 aired

Aired · 3

DateEp.Title
December 21, 2016 S2016·E1 2016 Poinsettia Bowl: BYU Cougars (8-4) vs. Wyoming Cowboys (8-5)
December 23, 2015 S2015·E1 2015 Poinsettia Bowl: Boise State Broncos (8-4) vs. Northern Illinois Huskies (8-5)
December 20, 1952 S1952·E1 1952 Poinsettia Bowl: Bolling Air Force Base (USAF) vs. San Diego Training Center (USN)