In 2001, we lost to South f'in Carolina for the 2nd straight year in the Outback Bowl. In 2002, we won the BCS.
In 2013, we lost to Clemson in the Orange Bowl, and then won the CFP the next year.
We won the Fiesta Bowl in 05 and 15, then got drilled the following seasons in the BCS/CFP.
In 2017 we killed the Pac12 champs who had a top 5 pick at QB, the B1G went 9-1 in bowls....and the following year we went 12-1, won the B1G, and were behind an 11-2 non champ Georgia.
We could win or lose this game by 30, and I don't think it really affects next year.
Hope the seniors/players leaving get a win. I will be interested to see Fleming/Harrison/Egbuka play.