The National Bowl Game is an independently operated annual post-season

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all-star game, currently played each December at Municipal Stadium in

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. The game showcases

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prospects of those collegiate players who have completed their eligibility in

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, and the NAIA. Since 2014, the game has been played as a doubleheader with the FCS Bowl.

History

The National Bowl Game was first played in April 2011 at

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. All subsequent games have been held in December, and in 2013 the game moved to

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on the campus of

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(FIU). The game is organized by East Preps LLC, who operate the game independently. After three years at FIU, the game moved to Municipal Stadium in

. The game and an associated scouting combine provide opportunity for players from smaller colleges to get exposure with scouts from various professional leagues, including the

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and

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. Organizers report that 26 players from the December 2015 games (National Bowl Game and FCS Bowl) reached the NFL in some capacity. At the December 2016 game, 14 NFL teams were represented, with over 30 scouts in attendance.

Game results

MVPs

Overall MVPs of each game are listed below. Some additional awards not listed are also given, for offensive and defensive player of each team, special teams player, lineman, and the James Pratt Courage Award.

References

External links

* {{official website, http://www.nationalbowl.org College football all-star games Recurring sporting events established in 2011 NCAA Division II football NCAA Division III football American football in Florida American football in Pennsylvania

History

Game results

MVPs

See also

References

Further reading

External links