College football bowl season returns to the Grand Strand when the seventh annual Myrtle Beach Bowl kicks off on Monday, Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. ET on ESPN from Brooks Stadium on the campus of Coastal Carolina University.
“We’re excited to welcome fans back for the seventh annual Myrtle Beach Bowl this December,” said Tony Ferrante, Executive Director of the Myrtle Beach Bowl. “The incredible support from our partners, the local community, and college football fans that travel to the Grand Strand to cheer on their team continues to make this event truly special. We’re proud to once again bring an unforgettable postseason experience to The Beach.”
“Visit Myrtle Beach is proud to once again partner with ESPN Events and Coastal Carolina University to bring this exciting sporting event to The Beach,” said Stuart Butler, president of Visit Myrtle Beach. “The Myrtle Beach Bowl is much more than a football game. It generates significant economic impact for our region, supports year-round jobs and tax funding, showcases our destination to a national audience, and creates fun experiences for residents and visitors alike. No matter who wins on the field, the entire Grand Strand comes out ahead.”
The matchup will feature schools from two of three NCAA Division I conferences: Conference USA, Mid-American Conference and Sun Belt Conference.