68 Ventures Bowl

Q: Has Any Player Won More Than One MVP Award at the 68 Ventures Bowl?

Yes. Current offensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and former Marshall Thundering Herd quarterback Byron Leftwich won MVP at the 68 Ventures Bowl in 2001 and 2002.

Game Information

68 Ventures Bowl Odds

The 68 Ventures Bowl (formerly known as the LendingTree Bowl) is another Division I NCAA prime college football event played as part of the postseason schedule in major college football. The game is played either at Ladd-Peebles Stadium or Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama.

Why did the LendingTree Bowl change its name? The LendingTree Bowl changed its name due to a change in sponsorship. As of May 15, 2023, the bowl game is now named the “68 Ventures Bowl”, after its new sponsor, 68 Ventures, a Daphne-based business that manages development and construction projects.

This year’s event moves to Hancock Whitney Stadium, all the way to Alabama with a different name: 68 Ventures Bowl. It will be played on December 26 at 9:00pm ET.

68 Ventures Bowl odds aren’t yet available, since the teams haven’t been announced. Check out the NCAAF odds when they’re up to place your bets

Understanding the 68 Ventures Bowl Betting Odds

The 2021 LendingTree Bowl, as it was known in that year, featured the Liberty Flames and the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Given the Flames’ 8-5 season record against the Eagles’ 7-6 mark, Eastern Michigan was set on a -350 moneyline.

This implies that anyone that wagered at least $350 made a $100 profit off the Flames’ 56-20 win over the Eagles. On the other hand, those that bet on the Eagles to win on a +270 moneyline missed the chance to make a profit, since they could have recorded a $270 profit on every $100 wager.

In terms of the spread, those who bet on the +8.5 and the over 58.5 probably made solid earnings, thanks to the Flames winning over the Eagles.

68 Ventures Bowl Betting Trends & Tips

When it comes to betting on college bowl games -such as any 68 Ventures Bowl (formerly known as LendingTree Bowl) game- there is much to consider before placing a bet. Yet, it all starts with solid stats and data. Bettors should first glimpse at everything related to their market, odds, lines, trends, and picks.

Staying on top of NCAAF news, updates, and information about rival teams will also help bettors make the most of every wager they place. Also, making sure their desired bets are available on their favorite sportsbook is another top priority on an expert bettor’s list.

Here are some trends that have become part of the past, when it was called LendingTree Bowl:

Arkansas State is the school with the most appearances at the LendingTree Bowl with 4. Currently, Arkansas State stands with a 2-2 record.
Mid-American Conference teams have had the most appearances at the LendingTree Bowl, with 20.
Mid-American Conference teams have recorded the most wins at the LendingTree Bowl, with 9.
Mid-American Conference teams have also recorded the most losses at the LendingTree Bowl, with 11.
Marshall, Southern Mississippi, and Tulsa are the only teams that stand undefeated at the LendingTree Bowl, with 2 wins apiece.

Betting History Of The LendingTree Bowl

The LendingTree Bowl has had some memorable moments, starting with the 2001 edition of the bowl, which featured the Marshall Thundering Herd facing the East Carolina Pirates. The game’s final score was 64-61 after the game finished in a tie-in regulation and went all the way to the second OT.

Since then, Tulsa became the only school to surpass the 60-point mark by defeating the Bowling Green Falcons in 2008. Throughout the bowl’s history, Arkansas State has been the team with the most appearances.

Conference With the Most Appearances

Arkansas State currently has an even 2-2 record. Miami, Toledo, Troy, and Bowling Green follow Arkansas State with three appearances each. That places the MAC as the conference with the most appearances with 20 and the most wins with nine.

Still, the conference with the highest winning percentage is Sun Belt, with an 8-4 record and a .667 winning percentage. The only conference with a perfect record is the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision Independent schools, which currently have only one appearance and win, by Liberty in the 2021 edition of the LendingTree Bowl.

LendingTree Bowl Scores (Playoff)

Before LendingTree sponsored it, the game was under the name and sponsorship of GMAC from 2000 to 2010, GoDaddy from 2011 to 2015, and Dollar General from 2016 to 2018. It officially became the LendingTree Bowl in 2019.

This year will be the 24th edition of the now 68 Ventures Bowl, and much action is expected at this year’s game edition. Scores, as they trend for NCAA Football Bowls, have ranged high and have surpassed the 40, the 50, and even the 60-point mark on several occasions.

To experts, these numbers are solid indicators that this year’s edition of the 68 Ventures Bowl score charts will also expect to be in the high numbers.

**68 Ventures Bowl Past Results**
Season	Winning Team	Losing Team	Score
2023	South Alabama	Eastern Michigan	59-10
2022	Southern Miss	Rice	38-24
2021	Liberty Flames	Michigan Eagles	56-20
2020	Georgia State	Western Kentucky	39-21
2019	Louisiana	Miami (OH)	27-17
2018	Troy	Buffalo	42-32
2017	Appalachian State	Toledo	34-0
2016	Troy	Ohio	28-23
2015	Georgia Southern	Bowling Green	58-27
2015	Toledo	Arkansas State	63-44
2014	Arkansas State	Ball State	23-20
2013	Arkansas State	Kent State	17-13
2012	Northern Illinois	Arkansas State	38-20
2011	Miami (OH)	Middle Tennessee	35-21
2010	Central Michigan	Troy	44-41 (2OT)
2009	Tulsa	Ball State	45-13
2008	Tulsa	Bowling Green	63-7
2007	Southern Miss	Ohio	28-7
2005	Toledo	UTEP	45-13
2004	Bowling Green	Memphis	52-35
2003	Miami (OH)	Louisville	49-28
2002	Marshall	Louisville	38-15
2001	Marshall	East Carolina	64-61 (2OT)
2000	Southern Miss	TCU	28-21

**Most All-Time Wins**
Wins	Teams	Years Won
2	Arkansas State	2013, 2014
2	Miami (OH)	2003, 2011
2	Toledo	2005, 2015
2	Troy	2016, 2018
2	Marshall	2001, 2002
2	Southern Miss	2000, 2007
2	Tulsa	2008, 2009

68 Ventures Bowl FAQs

Which team has scored the most points at the 68 Ventures Bowl?

The Marshall Thundering Herd recorded the most points at the 68 Ventures Bowl in 2001. That year, they surpassed East Carolina by a 64-61 score.

Has any player won more than one MVP award at the 68 Ventures Bowl?

Yes. Offensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and former Marshall Thundering Herd quarterback Byron Leftwich won MVP at the 68 Ventures Bowl in 2001 and 2002.

Which player scored the longest touchdown run at the 68 Ventures Bowl?

Lionel Gates recorded the longest touchdown run in the history of the 68 Ventures Bowl. In 2003, Gates had an 88-yard touchdown run for the Cardinals.

Why did the 68 Ventures Bowl change its name?

The 68 Ventures Bowl changed its name due to a change in sponsorship. As of May 15, 2023, the bowl game is now called the “68 Ventures Bowl”, named after its new sponsor, 68 Ventures, a Daphne-based business that manages development and construction projects.