Pop-Tarts Bowl hilariously introduces new mascot with help of giant toaster
The Pop-Tarts Bowl introduced its new mascot in a pregame ceremony on Thursday night.
This is the first edition of the Pop-Tarts Bowl, which features Kansas State and NC State in its inaugural game. This game was previously known as the Cheez-It Bowl.
Here’s a look at the new mascot, which emerged from a giant toaster just before kickoff:
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— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) December 28, 2023
Here’s another look:
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— Kellis Robinett (@KellisRobinett) December 28, 2023
The Pop-Tarts Bowl also made headlined this week after it unveiled its new, unique trophy. The trophy includes two slots for actual Pop-Tarts.
NC State enters this game with a 9-3 record. The Wolfpack have won five straight games and are trying to get to 10 wins on the season. They haven’t reached double-digit victories in a single campaign since 2002.
Kansas State also has a lot to fight for in this game. The Wildcats went 8-4 this season and true freshman quarterback Avery Johnson will be making his first career start in this contest.