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Campbell won the inaugural BBQ Bowl against Gardner-Webb this past Saturday, pulling ahead late in the fourth quarter after recovering a muffed punt before scoring the go-ahead touchdown. They would go on to tack on another touchdown making the final score 42-28.

While the initial image of the trophy (which was likely a mockup instead of the real trophy) roused the ire of Iowa fans for allegedly being a copy of the Floyd of Rosedale trophy between Iowa and Minnesota, it turns out that the actual trophy was something much more cuddly.

Initial mockup:

Floyd of Rosedale trophy:

Actual trophy:

Back to barbecue matters…after the game the teams were treated to a post-game dinner of Red Bridges Barbecue as a result of Gardner-Webb losing the barbecue bet. Better than the White Swan that would have been served had Campbell lost.

More details of the game here

Native News

The NC State Fair starts this week

The Carolina Cowboy Roll from Fatboy's BBQ is for those who are tired of the dainty egg roll. This crispy shell encases delicious Mac n cheese and barbecue topped with their barbecue sauce! #NCStateFair @NCStateFair pic.twitter.com/JOTp4cDqBF

— Spectacular Magazine (@SpectacularMag) October 11, 2021

Clark’s Barbecue in Kernersville was the last stop on John Tanner’s barbecue tour of the piedmont

At Mac’s Speed Shop, beef ribs and bacon-wrapped jalapenos are two of the prep-intensive items that are being taken off the menu for now

A few of your favorite dishes at this Charlotte barbecue spot are going away — for now.https://t.co/hDHgsrmkmZ

— CharlotteFive (@CharlotteFive) October 12, 2021

Non-Native News

Whole-hog continues to catch on in Texas

Whole hog is the little engine that could of Houston barbecue. Even though this Carolina-style dish lacks a widespread following here, area pitmasters continue to experiment with increasingly delicious results. https://t.co/Z8O9sIWI1W

— Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) October 12, 2021

Tales from the Pits tries to guess the next Texas Monthly Top 50; the list is published later this month

Had some fun trying to predict the @TexasMonthly Top 50
BBQ list. Let’s see how we do once the list is published. Have any predictions you’d like to share? Let’s hear ‘em!

Our site: https://t.co/J2yJzu6MD4

🍎: https://t.co/lEeXKvZ5OW

Spotify: https://t.co/lBkIun35yE pic.twitter.com/12Lx1tA5JS

— Tales From The Pits (@BBQpodcast) October 11, 2021

Roegels is expanding to Katy

One of Houston’s top barbecue joints, Roegels Barbecue Co., will open its second restaurant in Katy before the end of the year. https://t.co/9WlgB55HAI

— Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) October 12, 2021

Hecho in Texas is a Cameron, TX joint trying to feed its locals the best way they know how

The family behind this Cameron food truck has cut prices and slashed menu items to keep prices affordable for the locals, with admirable results.https://t.co/L6i6ZFiVBz

— Texas Monthly (@TexasMonthly) October 12, 2021

Blood Bros. BBQ in Bellaire, TX , Eem in Portland, and Jones Bar-B-Q Diner in Marianna, AR make The New York Times’ Restaurant List

We dispatched our critics, reporters and editors around the country to find the 50 most vibrant and delicious restaurants in 2021. They’re not ranked, but together they reflect the rich mosaic of American dining. https://t.co/6kZyKEqXm9

— NYT Cooking and Food (@nytcooking) October 11, 2021