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New bowl game coming to Myrtle Beach in 2020
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Trade in the golf clubs for a helmet and shoulder pads because college football is headed to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
On Tuesday, it was reported that ESPN has created the Myrtle Beach Bowl, slated to begin in 2020. The conferences involved will be the MAC, C-USA and Sun Belt. The three conferences will rotate appearances.
The news was reported from multiple outlets, including NBC and Athlon Sports writer Bryan Fischer.
ESPN has created a new bowl game. Beginning in 2020, the Myrtle Beach Bowl will involve the MAC, CUSA and the Sun Belt.
— Bryan Fischer (@BryanDFischer) November 13, 2018
If all other bowl games were to remain in place, it would mean that 80 of the 130 teams in FBS will be participating in bowl games in 2020.
Myrtle Beach is a typical vacation destination for beach goers and golf fanatics. Over the years, it’s become one of the hubs for avid golfers.
In a few years, though, there will be another reason to visit the coast of South Carolina. Good thing they love their football down there, too.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB