KICKOFF TIME ANNOUNCED FOR 27th ANNUAL 68 VENTURES BOWL
MOBILE, Ala. (June 5, 2025) – The 27th Annual 68 Ventures Bowl is officially set for Wednesday, December 17, 2025, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT (8:30 p.m. ET). The game will be held at Hancock Whitney Stadium on the campus of the University of South Alabama in Mobile and will be nationally televised on ESPN. The matchup will feature teams from the Sun Belt Conference, Conference USA, or the Mid-American Conference.
68 Ventures Chairman, Nathan Cox said “This is our third year sponsoring and the game always provides a viral moment to shine the spotlight bright on our Bowl.” Cox went on to say “The 68 Ventures Bowl is more than football – it’s about celebrating great people and organizations doing incredible things in the service of something bigger than themselves.”
Celebrating its 27th anniversary, the 68 Ventures Bowl has a proud tradition of showcasing top-tier college football talent. Since its inaugural game on December 22, 1999—when TCU defeated East Carolina 28-14—the Bowl has become a staple of the postseason lineup.
68 Ventures Bowl President Jerry Silverstein said “The 68 Ventures Bowl is thrilled to bring fans together during the holiday season to share in the excitement and tradition of college football while highlighting the Bowl’s lasting impact on the community.”
The past three years have proven to be some of the most thrilling in the Bowl’s history. In the 2024 edition Arkansas State secured a hard-fought 38-31 victory over Bowling Green in a game filled with highlight-reel moments, including fake punts for touchdowns and blocked field goals. The Falcons’ perfectly executed fake punt generated a viral media moment that remains a centerpiece in season recap coverage.
Despite the loss, Bowling Green tight end Harold Fannin Jr. earned Game MVP honors with a standout performance—17 receptions for 213 yards and a touchdown. During the game, Fannin made NCAA history setting the FBS single-season record for receiving yards by a tight end with 117 catches for 1,555 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Over its 26-year history, the 68 Ventures Bowl has been known for high-scoring, competitive matchups. Two of the highest-scoring games in NCAA bowl history have taken place this Mobile Bowl Game: a 63-44 Toledo victory over Arkansas State in 2005 and Marshall’s dramatic 64-61 double-overtime win against East Carolina in 2001.
Details on Bowl Week festivities—including the fan-favorite Mardi Gras Parade—will be announced in the coming weeks.
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