Bryant Bost
The most handsome of the Outbackers, Bryant largely employs a strategy of favoring the home team. Bryant's seasons are historically "feast or famine," as he is the only player with multiple first place and multiple last place finishes.
About Us.
Every year at the start of the NFL season, four friends guess the outcome of every NFL game. Correct picks earn a point. The person with the fewest points takes the other three gentlemen out to Outback Steakhouse.
Frequently Asked Questions.
What is the point of this website?
There is not one. We figured out that theoutbackbowl.com was up for grabs and snagged it for the bargain price of $9. Since then, we have slowly added to the website to create a hub for our many fans and followers.
How did The Outback Bowl start?
The Outback Bowl began in 2018 in Arlington, Virginia, when four friends were debating how high a bill at Outback could really get considering they were advertising $29.95 surf and turf. By 2024, the dinner was around $400–500.
How can you possibly spend that much money at The Outback Steakhouse?
The secret ingredient is liquor.
What happens if there is a tie?
Any NFL game that results in a tie is worth zero points. You can predict a tie and earn a point if the game ends that way, though that is the methodology of a madman. If two or more players tie at the end of the season, we go to overtime: credit card roulette.
You guys really built this website for your silly game?
Yes.
How can I become a contributing author for The Outback Bowl?
We welcome passionate people who know football and chain restaurants to join our team of contributing authors. Contact us with a little about yourself and what you would like to write.
Meet the Outbackers
Randy Short
In his day job, Randy is a professional data scientist. This makes it all the more puzzling that Randy's proprietary "model" to predict the outcome of each game has made him a 3-time loser. Known for his contrarian picks, he is nicknamed the "Island Boi."
Grey Gordon
Never lets a Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or occasionally Saturday go by without stressing over his picks and impending doom
Tom Priester
Tom is the only Outbacker to have never been presented the check, yet Tom is routinely responsible for the lion's share of the bill at each Loser's Dinner. Tom's strategy is simple: pick on pure instinct. He refers to this as the Pick the Winners strategy.