Best photos from 2023 college football bowl games

Boca Raton Bowl: South Florida defensive end Jonathan Ross (10) celebrates after a play against Syracuse.

Boca Raton Bowl: South Florida wide receiver Sean Atkins (38) scores a touchdown against Syracuse.

Frisco Bowl: UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor holds the trophy up for his players after the Roadrunners defeated Marshall.

Frisco Bowl: UTSA wide receiver David Amador (18) scores a touchdown during the third quarter against Marshall.

Frisco Bowl: Marshall defensive back Micah Abraham (6) intercepts a pass during the first quarter against UTSA.

Famous Toastery Bowl: Western Kentucky quarterback Caden Veltkamp (10) celebrates the Hilltoppers' win over Old Dominion with linebacker Trent Zappe (42).

Famous Toastery Bowl: Western Kentucky wide receiver Easton Messer (8) just misses a pass while covered by Old Dominion safety Markus Knight (29).

Famous Toastery Bowl: Old Dominion kicker Ethan Sanchez (92) misses a field goal attempt against Western Kentucky.

Famous Toastery Bowl: Old Dominion running back Kadarius Calloway (0) scores against Western Kentucky.

Famous Toastery Bowl: Old Dominion wide receiver Jordan Bly (1) celebrates after scoring against Western Kentucky.

Independence Bowl: Texas Tech running back Tahj Brooks (28) passes the Independence Bowl trophy to his teammates after the Red Raiders defeated the California Golden Bears.

Independence Bowl: Texas Tech wide receiver Coy Eakin (8) catches the ball against California.

Independence Bowl: Texas Tech defensive linemen Amier Washington (96) forces California quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) to fumble.

LA Bowl: UCLA linebacker Darius Muasau (53) holds up the award for defensive player of the game after the Bruins defeated Boise State.

LA Bowl: UCLA wide receiver J. Michael Sturdivant (1) catches a touchdown pass against Boise State.

LA Bowl: Boise State wide receiver Billy Bowens (18) tries to reach a tipped pass in the end zone against UCLA.

LA Bowl: UCLA tight end Hudson Habermehl (81) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Boise State.

New Mexico Bowl: New Mexico State running back Monte Watkins cannot bring in the ball in the end zone.

New Mexico Bowl: New Mexico State quarterback Diego Pavia is tackled by Fresno State's Jacob Holmes.

Cure Bowl: Appalachian State tight end Max Drag (80) and safety Dyvon McKinney (31) celebrate the Mountaineers' win over the Miami Redhawks.

Cure Bowl: Miami Redhawks running back Rashad Amos (0) and Appalachian State safety Nick Ross (4) scramble for a loose ball in the second quarter.

Cure Bowl: Miami Redhawks running back Rashad Amos (0) breaks a tackle by Appalachian State safety Ronald Clarke (27).

Cure Bowl: Miami Redhawks defensive back Silas Walters (29) breaks up a pass intended for Appalachian State wide receiver Kaedin Robinson (2).

New Orleans Bowl: Jacksonville State players douse head coach Rich Rodriguez after the Gamecocks defeated Louisiana-Lafayette in overtime.

New Orleans Bowl: Louisiana-Lafayette quarterback Chandler Fields (18) fumbles the ball against Jacksonville State.

New Orleans Bowl: Louisiana-Lafayette cornerback Keyon Martin (21) intercepts a pass against Jacksonville State.

Myrtle Beach Bowl: Georgia Southern's Khaleb Hood is tackled by Ohio safety Jalen Thomeson.

Myrtle Beach Bowl: Ohio Bobcats players pose with their trophy after defeating Georgia Southern.

Myrtle Beach Bowl: Ohio running back Rickey Hunt (28) makes a one-handed catch against Georgia Southern.