MYRTLE BEACH, SC – College football bowl season will return to the Grand Strand with the fifth edition of the Myrtle Beach Bowl on Monday, Dec. 23, at 11:00 a.m. ET, on ESPN.

Brooks Stadium, located on the campus of Coastal Carolina University, will once again host the fifth annual contest.

“We are look forward to kicking off our fifth annual Myrtle Beach Bowl this December,” said Rachel Quigley, executive director. “We are grateful for the continued support of our partners, our community, and the many fans that join us at The Beach for postseason college football.”

“Visit Myrtle Beach is proud to once again partner with ESPN Events and Coastal Carolina University on this exciting annual event. The Myrtle Beach Bowl has become a staple event within the community, adding another layer of excitement to all the wonderful activities our destination has to offer in December from our joyful holiday events and festive light displays to our amazing live performances,” said Karen Riordan, Visit Myrtle Beach President and CEO.

The matchup will feature schools from two of three NCAA Division I conferences: Conference USA, the Mid-American Conference and the Sun Belt Conference.

The 2023 Myrtle Beach Bowl featured Georgia Southern vs. Ohio, with the Bobcats defeating the Eagles 41-21. Ohio set a record with five forced turnovers and running back Rickey Hunt scored five touchdowns for the Bobcats, also setting a record.

The Myrtle Beach Bowl is one of 17 college bowl games owned and operated by ESPN Events. For more information, visit www.myrtlebeachbowlgame.com.

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ESPN Events, a division of ESPN, owns and operates a portfolio of collegiate sporting events nationwide. In 2024, the 34-event schedule includes four early-season college football kickoff games, 17 college bowl games, 10 college basketball events, the premiere regular season college softball and gymnastics events, as well as the Band of the Year National Championship. Collectively, these events account for over 400 hours of live programming on ESPN platforms, reaching 60 million viewers and attracting more than 650,000 annual attendees. Each year, the portfolio of events features more than 20 Division I conferences and hosts over 4,000 participating student-athletes. With satellite offices in more than 10 cities across the country, ESPN Events builds relationships with conferences, schools and local communities, as well as providing unique experiences for teams and fans.

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