The Alamo Bowl will not feature Texas and Oklahoma after their appeal to stay was turned down. Both teams will now participate fully in the SEC bowl selection process. The Big 12 has backfilled its departures with new teams, making it easy to find a replacement for the Alamo Bowl.
Arizona defeated Oklahoma in the 2023 Alamo Bowl, where wide receiver Jacob Cowing shined with 152 yards and two touchdowns. The game showcased the transition of teams in the Big 12 conference.