Houston: Home of the Not-So-Secret Bowl Game (Unless You Forgot)
Ah, Houston! The city of humidity, heart-stopping rodeos, and... uh... what was that third thing again? Hold on, let me check my cheat sheet... ah yes, championship-caliber football!
Now, you might be thinking, "Wait, isn't football season, like, way over by May?" Well, my friend, you'd be right... mostly. Because in Houston, we don't just follow football, we absorb it through our pores. It's a lifestyle, a religion, a constant battle cry of "Go Texans!" (or whichever team your grandma insists on rooting for).
But since the actual NFL season is just a faint memory (sob!), you might be wondering: what bowl game can I obsess over in Houston in 2024? Buckle up, because this is where things get interesting.
Actually, It Already Happened... But Fear Not!
Here's the thing: Houston already dominated the bowl game scene in early 2024. NRG Stadium (you know, that amazing venue that also occasionally hosts things besides football) played host to the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship! Remember that epic throw for a touchdown in the closing seconds? Or maybe the halftime chili dog eating contest that went viral? Yeah, that was Houston.
So, We Don't Get Another Bowl Game?
Hold on to your cowboy hats, sports fans! While Houston won't be hosting another bowl game in 2024 (they gotta spread the love around, right?), there's always 2025 to look forward to! Maybe they'll bring back the Texas Bowl, or maybe Houston will snag another CFP National Championship.
In the meantime, here are some perfectly acceptable ways to get your football fix in Houston:
- Dust off your jerseys and have a backyard game. Bonus points for creative team names (Team Gumbo vs. The Kolache Crusaders, anyone?)
- Head down to a bar and relive the glory of the 2024 National Championship. Just be prepared to answer a lot of questions about why you weren't there in person.
- Channel your inner sports analyst and write a scathing critique of your favorite team's off-season moves. The internet needs your hot takes!
There you have it, folks. Houston may not have a bowl game in May, but the spirit of football lives on! So grab a football (or a pool noodle in a pinch), and keep that Houston sports pride burning bright.
