Let’s be honest. It’s been a weird 2020, and the bowl season is clearly not exempt. We’ve already had 4 SEC teams unable to play a bowl game.

But the fun starts Wednesday night.

Here are our thoughts on how exciting these games are for you the fan. Each game is ranked from 1 (hey, there’s some emergency grass growing I just remembered) to 10 (shutter down the man or woman cave and enjoy), in chronological order.

Cotton Bowl (Florida vs. Oklahoma): 7

Kickoff: 8 p.m., Wednesday, ESPN.

Before the Gators started opting out, this one started as pretty close to must-see. But with Kyle Pitts, Trevon Grimes, Kadarius Toney and Jacob Copeland all missing the game, the narrative of 2 high-powered offenses trading scores for 4 quarters has taken a a hit. That quartet combined to catch 34 of Kyle Trask’s 43 TD passes. Maybe this means we’ll see more of Emory Jones at quarterback, as the Gators begin preparing for 2021.

Not unlike Florida, if Oklahoma had played any defense in its 2 losses (38 points allowed to Kansas State, 37 to Iowa State), it could well be in the CFP.

Armed Forces Bowl (Mississippi State vs. Tulsa): 4

Kickoff: 12 p.m., Thursday, ESPN.

State will throw the ball all over the field — horizontally at least — but the real story here is whether one of the least successful running games in the history of major college football can win another game. State averaged 36 rushing yards per game. Yes, you read that right. Meanwhile, Tulsa’s 2 losses were by 9 to Oklahoma State and by 3 to Cincinnati in the conference title game. It helps that Tulsa will be without star linebacker Zaven Collins, who opted out to prepare for the draft. This might have been a 2 had State not finished strong by stomping Mizzou.

Peach Bowl (Georgia vs. Cincinnati): 9

Kickoff: 12 p.m., Friday, ESPN

A mildly underachieving Georgia team will get a Cincy team with a massive chip on its shoulder. The Bulldogs have been a little lackluster all year, but having the chance to post a statement win over a hungry Cincinnati team should give this game a real boost. The Bearcats are carrying the flag for Group of 5 teams that think they deserve a shot in the Playoff.

Citrus Bowl (Auburn vs. Northwestern): 6

Kickoff: 1 p.m., Friday, ABC

A coachless Auburn team takes on a Northwestern team that scared Ohio State (and thrilled the SEC). Auburn has a chance to deliver outside the confines of the Gus Bus. It feels like a game where either Auburn breaks out or Auburn falls flat. Either would be interesting.

Rose Bowl Playoff semifinal (Alabama vs. Notre Dame): 9

Kickoff: 4 p.m., Friday, ESPN

Well, it’s a Playoff game and it’s Bama against Notre Dame. Two of the biggest followings in college football are Alabama fans and people who hate Notre Dame. While there is some overlap, there’ll be few neutral observers in this game. If the game was more likely to be competitive, it’d be a 10.

Gator Bowl (Kentucky vs. NC State): 5

Kickoff: 12 p.m., Saturday, ESPN

Kentucky had a tough season, but the two advantages here are that the SEC could make a statement with a Kentucky squad that went below .500 potentially knocking off a ranked NC State team and that UK recruiting guru Vince Marrow will finally get to call plays in the bowl game. Will it help Kentucky’s offense? It’s worth finding out.

Outback Bowl (Ole Miss vs. Indiana): 10

Kickoff: 12:30 p.m., Saturday, ABC

Two of the most exciting teams this season meet up, and the spurned Hoosiers have a substantial chip on their shoulder. They firmly believe they should have been selected for a New Year’s 6 bowl.  That said, they haven’t seen many teams pass like the Rebels do. As for the Rebels, they have been the SEC’s must-watch team in 2020. Good times or bad, you just can’t look away. This is like a less glamorous, but potentially fascinating version of the Cotton Bowl shootout.

Orange Bowl (Texas A&M vs. North Carolina): 6

Kickoff: 8 p.m., Saturday, ESPN

This is A&M’s chance to make a statement. Although it would have been better received had UNC’s stars decided to play. Instead, Sam Howell will essentially go at it alone after star running backs Michael Carter and Javonte Williams opted out. UNC will be without other starters, too.

Before the opt-outs, this game was at least an 8 on the must-see scale. Now, it’s just a final opportunity for Kellen Mond and the Aggies to show they were snubbed.