played on the losing team, including four instances in a seven-game span during 1977–1983. The most recent MVP to play on the losing team was Kwame Ellis of Stanford in 1995. Quarterback Rob Perez of Air Force was named MVP twice, in 1990 and 1991. Source: indicates the MVP played on the losing team Most appearances Updated through the December 2022 edition (64 games, 128 total appearances). Teams with multiple appearances Teams with a single appearance Won (12): Baylor, Cincinnati, Georgia Tech, Indiana, Kentucky, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Oklahoma State, Oregon State, Purdue, Texas Tech, USC Lost (16): Army, Boise State, Boston College, Fresno State, Maryland, Memphis, Michigan State, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oregon, Pittsburgh, Rice, Stanford, UCLA, Vanderbilt, Villanova Source: Appearances by conference Updated through the December 2022 edition (64 games, 128 total appearances). Games marked with an asterisk (*) were played in January of the following calendar year. Records reflect conference membership at the time each game was played. The 1965 game was contested between two SEC teams. Two independent teams have met multiple times. Conferences that are defunct or no longer active in FBS are marked in italics. Today's Pac-12 Conference appeared in the bowl when the conference was the Pac-8 and Pac-10. The American's record includes appearances of the Big East Conference, as The American retains the charter of the original Big East, following its 2013 realignment. Teams representing the Big East appeared in three games, compiling a 2–1 record. Independent appearances: Army (2020), Boston College (1983), East Carolina (1994, 1995), Georgia Tech (1972), Louisville (1993), Miami (FL) (1961, 1966), Navy (1981), Notre Dame (1983), Oregon (1960), Oregon State (1962), Penn State (1959, 1960, 1979), South Carolina (1988), Syracuse (1961), Tulane (1970, 1979), Villanova (1962), VPI (1966, 1968). VPI is now known as Virginia Tech. Every SEC member except Florida has played in the game. Every current, former or future Big 12 member except Oklahoma and Texas have played in the game. A majority of teams that are members of the Power Five conferences have appeared in the game. Game records Source: Media coverage The earliest editions of the bowl were broadcast by NBC (1959–1963) and ABC (1964–1980). Several different networks carried the 1981 through 1989 games, including USA Network, Katz Broadcasting, and Raycom. Since 1990, the game has been broadcast predominantly by ESPN, with some editions on ABC. References External links College football bowls Sports competitions in