The end of December in the year 2018 marked a significant change for Baylor. After securing only one victory last year, the Bears have now amassed seven wins. The team under the guidance of Matt Rhule displayed great determination this season. Particularly, Charlie Brewer emerged as a standout performer, proving his indispensability to the Bears by contributing 493 yards. Noteworthy contributions also came from other players such as Trestan Ebner and Denzel Mims.
Another key event was the return of Jonathan Taylor to Wisconsin, greatly boosting the Badgers as he led the team to a victorious performance with 205 yards in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl. Additionally, Duke claimed victory over Temple, securing their third consecutive Bowl win under the leadership of coach David Cutcliffe.
The 26th of December witnessed a competitive clash between Auburn and Arizona, featuring a total of 12 throws and nine interceptions, encapsulating the challenges faced throughout the season. Furthermore, Minnesota’s triumph over Georgia Tech had a significant impact, thwarting coach Paul Johnson’s farewell as P.J. Fleck’s youthful team emerged victorious.
Moving back to the 22nd of December, Amik Robertson delivered a stellar performance in the latter half for the Bulldogs, culminating in a 31-14 victory against Hawai’i during the SofiHawai’I Bowl. On the same day, Troy outmatched Buffalo with a scoreline of 42-32. Transitioning to the 21st of December, BYU encountered Western Michigan and secured a convincing 49-18 win. The match also marked Zach Wilson’s successful return to the team. Furthermore, FIU’s triumph over Toledo by a score of 35-32 is another significant event on this date.
