CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Mid-American Conference (MAC) announced today that six institutions have accepted bowl bids for the 2022 bowl season as invitations were extended Sunday afternoon.
Miami (Hometown Lenders Bahamas Bowl), Toledo (RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl), Eastern Michigan (Famous Idaho Potato Bowl), Bowling Green (Quick Lane Bowl), Buffalo (Camellia Bowl) and Ohio (Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl) will represent the MAC in bowl games this season.
This marks the seventh time in MAC history to have six or more programs receive a bowl invitation (2012, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022) in a single-season. This also marks the 13th time in MAC history to have five or more programs receive a bowl invitation (2004, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022) in a single-season.
"I'm pleased for the teams who have earned an opportunity to compete in the postseason," said MAC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher. "I'm sure our student-athletes and fans will enjoy the bowl experience in the communities that are hosting these events."
2022 MAC Bowl Schedule
HomeTown Lenders Bahamas Bowl
Miami (6-6, 4-4 MAC) vs. UAB (6-6, 4-4 Conference USA)
Friday, Dec. 16 | 11:30 AM ET | ESPN
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
Eastern Michigan (8-4, 5-3 MAC) vs. San Jose State (7-4, 5-3 MAC)
Tuesday, Dec. 20 | 3:30 PM ET | ESPN
RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl
Toledo (8-5, 5-3 MAC). vs. Liberty (8-4, Independent)
Tuesday, Dec. 20 | 7:30 PM ET | ESPN
Quick Lane Bowl
Bowling Green (6-6, 5-3 MAC) vs. New Mexico State (6-6, Independent)
Monday, Dec. 26 | 2:30 PM ET | ESPN
Camellia Bowl
Buffalo (6-6, 5-3 MAC) vs. Georgia Southern (6-6, 3-5 Sun Belt)
Tuesday, Dec. 27 | Noon ET | ESPN
Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl
Ohio (9-4, 7-1 MAC) vs. Wyoming (7-5, 5-3 Mountain West)
Friday, Dec. 30 | 4:30 PM ET | Barstool.TV