Pop Tart Bowl trophy steals show as BYU faces Georgia Tech but the toaster’s shocking feature will blow your mind

Pop Tart Bowl trophy steals the show before kickoff. The No. 12 BYU Cougars face the No. 22 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the 2025 edition of college football’s most unique bowl game at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. But the 77-pound toaster trophy designed by engineer Josh Price of GE Appliances is already winning.

The Trophy That Stole Bowl Season

The Pop Tart Bowl trophy became an instant sensation during the 2025 bowl season. Developed in partnership between Florida Citrus Sports, Pop-Tarts, and GE Appliances, this 77-pound masterpiece is the first championship trophy in sports history to feature a working toaster built directly into its football-shaped design. Engineer Josh Price of FirstBuild led the development team in creating the fully functional appliance.

The trophy features a silver football with two metallic slots capable of toasting actual Pop-Tarts. The design went viral on social media before the game even started. Rick Suel, director of engineering at FirstBuild, oversaw the technical requirements to ensure the trophy works safely and reliably.

The unique trophy is scheduled to be displayed at the College Football Hall of Fame during College Football Playoff National Championship Week following the bowl game.

BYU Enters as Solid Favorites

No. 12 BYU holds a 3-1 series advantage against Georgia Tech heading into today’s matchup. The Cougars are making their first appearance in the Pop Tarts Bowl and their third Orlando bowl game overall. BYU finished the regular season 11-2 after losing the Big 12 Championship game last week.

Sportsbooks currently favor the Cougars by 3.5 to 4.5 points, depending on the book. The over/under is set around 56.5 points. No players from either team are reportedly opting out, a rarity during bowl season that signals genuine commitment from both programs to the game.

Team Factor	BYU	Georgia Tech
Ranking	No. 12	No. 22
Record	11-2	9-3
Series History	3-1 advantage	Last meeting: 2013
Current Odds	-3.5 to -4.5	+160 Moneyline

Key Injuries and Storylines

Star running back LJ Martin is sidelined for BYU with a shoulder injury. The Cougars will need to adjust their offensive approach without their primary ball carrier. Georgia Tech enters the game as an underdog looking to bounce back after missing out on the College Football Playoff.

Both teams showed commitment by keeping their players active through the entire bowl process. No reported opt-outs from either roster means fans will see competitive football between two ranked programs. The Yellow Jackets aim to prove their late-season form and earn Georgia Tech a statement win against a Big 12 power.

The matchup carries weight beyond the trophy. BYU seeks to finish 12-2 and validate their conference championship game appearance, while Georgia Tech attempts to salvage bowl season momentum after falling just short of the College Football Playoff.

What to Watch: The Real Competition Begins at 3:30 ET

Kickoff happens at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC from Camping World Stadium. BYU’s offense will be tested without Martin in the backfield. Georgia Tech’s defense needs to disrupt early to stay competitive against the favored Cougars. The over/under at 56.5 points suggests oddsmakers expect a moderately high-scoring affair.

Red-zone efficiency will be critical for both teams. Analysts predict the game could land in the 27-24 range based on defensive capabilities. The Pop Tart Bowl trophy awaits the winner, making this contest worth far more than the typical lower-tier bowl game.

Both squads have everything to play for in this Orlando matchup.

Will the Working Toaster Trophy Final Belong to the Cougars or the Yellow Jackets?

The question hanging over Camping World Stadium is simple: which team lifts the Pop Tart Bowl trophy at the end of regulation? BYU’s higher ranking and 3-1 series advantage suggest the Cougars should prevail. But Georgia Tech enters as a motivated underdog that refused to let key players opt out.

Kickoff arrives at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC. The unique 77-pound trophy with its functioning toaster mechanism will go to the winning team, adding instant prestige to the victory. College football’s most legendary bowl game in terms of trophy design finally gets its defining moment.