19th Birmingham Bowl scheduled for December 29
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The 19th Birmingham Bowl is set for Monday, Dec. 29 at Protective Stadium.
The game will feature teams from the SEC, AAC, or ACC. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. and will air on ESPN. Participating teams will be announced on Dec. 7. Tickets will go one sale to the public on Dec. 7 as well. For more information, click here.
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'As we prepare for the 19th Birmingham Bowl, and our 5th game at Protective Stadium, we look forward to hosting the participating teams, marching bands and fans to experience the unique southern hospitality that only Birmingham can offer,' said Mark Meadows, Birmingham Bowl Executive Director. 'I am also excited about showcasing our community to a national television audience on ESPN.'
The 2024 Birmingham Bowl featured Vanderbilt defeating Georgia Tech, 35-27.
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