The Pop-Tarts Bowl postgame was filled with shenanigans and sacrifices.
All the eye instantly went to the Pop-Tarts mascots following BYU’s 25-21 win over Georgia Tech on Saturday, with the model promising the “largest sacrifice ever,” which was finally dictated by the followers by means of in-game voting.
And sacrifice they did, with two Pop-Tarts mascots being despatched into the toaster, popping out the opposite facet absolutely cooked as followers cheered them on.
A 3rd mascot, who was initially standing subsequent to the opposite two, jumped off of the toaster and sprinted away after gesturing to the gang.
Along with the mascot sacrifices, BYU head coach Kalani Sitake was showered in mini Pop-Tarts by his gamers following the win, consuming the bite-sized snacks as they rained down.
“I simply had one in all these little mini Pop-Tarts, I’m good to go,” he mentioned in his post-game interview.
Sitake additionally downed a whole full-sized Pop-Tart in a single chunk whereas receiving the trophy, which was met with a roar from the followers.
The bowl, which is dubbed as “The Individuals’s Nationwide Championship,” is thought for the mascots’ antics following the sport since being rebranded to function Pop-Tarts forward of the 2023 Faculty Soccer season.
Outdoors of the postgame drama, the sport itself was tightly contested, with BYU securing the win with an interception in the long run zone with simply seconds left.
Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier led the best way on offense, racking up 325 passing yards on 27-of-38 completions with a landing.
Tight finish Carsen Ryan led all gamers in receiving yards with 120 on eight receptions.
Regardless of having a 12-2 file on the season, BYU was disregarded of the Faculty Soccer Playoff, a transfer which was deemed controversial by some followers.
Sitake, nevertheless, mentioned that the crew merely needed to transfer on, and never dwell on the snub.
“They made the choice and we’re nice,” Sitake informed reporters following Saturday’s sport. “We gotta transfer on and simply hold taking part in soccer.”
“If it’s not the best way you wished it to go, that’s okay. Your response goes to be what everyone’s going to outline you with,” he added
