Bowling Green to Face Arkansas State in the 68 Ventures Bowl
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Bowling Green State University football team has accepted an invitation to play the Arkansas State Red Wolves in the 2024 68 Ventures Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. The game is scheduled to kick off on Thurs., Dec. 26 at 9 p.m., and will be televised nationally by ESPN.
This will mark Bowling Green's fourth appearance in the 68 Ventures Bowl. BGSU previously faced Memphis (2004) and Tulsa (2008) when it was known as the GMAC Bowl. The Falcons last played in the game in 2015, taking on Georgia Southern when it was the GoDaddy Bowl. This will be BGSU's first appearance in the bowl game since its move to Hancock Whitney Stadium. In BGSU's previous trips to Mobile, the games were played at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. The Falcons hold a 1-2 all-time record in the Mobile-based bowl, with their lone win coming against Memphis in 2004.
"BGSU is honored to be selected to participate in the 68 Ventures Bowl in Mobile, Ala., and to have the opportunity to play Arkansas State University," said BGSU Director of Athletics Derek van der Merwe. "Having participated in the bowl before, I have personally experienced how the leadership of this bowl and the entire Mobile community rallies around this event and invests in the team, band and fan experience. I encourage our Falcon family around the country to make the trip to Alabama on December 26 to participate in this exciting bowl."
Bowling Green enters the bowl game with a 7-5 overall record, finishing 6-2 in Mid-American Conference (MAC) play during the 2024 season. The 68 Ventures Bowl marks BGSU's 16th all-time bowl appearance and its third under sixth-year head coach Scot Loeffler. Arkansas State also carries a 7-5 record, going 5-3 in the Sun Belt Conference.
This matchup will be the second meeting between the Falcons and the Red Wolves. BGSU leads the all-time series, 1-0, after a 17-0 victory at Doyt Perry Stadium in 1974. It also marks the third time the Falcons will face a Sun Belt Conference team in a bowl game. BGSU previously defeated South Alabama in the 2014 Camellia Bowl and fell to Georgia Southern in the 2015 GoDaddy Bowl.
"Our players and staff could not be more excited to play in the 68 Ventures Bowl," said Bowling Green head coach Scot Loeffler. "Our team has earned the opportunity to compete for an eighth win, and we will get the chance to do so against a strong Arkansas State team that experienced a journey similar to ours this season. It will be a competitive clash between two great conferences in prime time the day after Christmas. We look forward to our great BGSU fans cheering us on one more time in 2024. Go Falcons!"
68 Ventures (68V) is the parent company for numerous operating businesses along the Gulf Coast which focus on development, investment, and construction. Headquartered in Daphne, Ala., 68V is a purpose-driven, culturally focused organization with a strong operational track record that has resulted in it becoming the largest single-family developer within the region, deploying well over a billion dollars in capital, and reaching the rank of one of the top 100 private home builders.
Tickets
BGSU fans and supporters can purchase tickets in the BGSU section for $45, plus fees. Obtaining tickets through the Bowling Green Ticket Office at 419-372-0000 directly, or online by clicking here, helps our football student-athletes enjoy the best possible bowl experience.
Fans interested in being a part of the tailgate experience may purchase passes directly from the bowl by clicking here. Fans who are looking to purchase parking passes may do so by clicking here.
The 68 Ventures Bowl is a cashless venue. Only credit card and mobile payments will be accepted for payment at Hancock Whitney Stadium. This is to minimize points of contact for fans as well as improve speed of service.
Fans can use credit cards or debit cards for purchasing parking, tickets, concessions, or merchandise. Apple Pay and Google Pay are available at select locations.
Falcon Fans Pregame
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