Football Headed to the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. -- Central Michigan Football is headed to the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl to take on Boise State on Friday, Dec. 31.

The game will take place at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Kick is set for Noon MT/2 p.m. ET and will be shown on BarstoolSports.com. This is CMU's 13th bowl appearance and 11th bowl game in the last 16 years.

"I want to thank the bowl committee for the opportunity to take part in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl," Zyzelewski Family Associate Vice President/Director of Athletics Amy Folan said. "We have an incredible fan base in our home state of Michigan and out in Arizona that will be cheering on our CMU Chippewas and making this bowl experience extra special."

Central Michigan and Boise State have met five times with CMU holding a 3-2 advantage in the series. The Broncos are 7-5 this season, including 5-3 in the Mountain West. CMU is 8-4 and finished 6-2 in the Mid-American Conference,

"We are honored to be chosen for a great bowl game against a top-tier opponent in Boise State," CMU coach Jim McElwain said. "I have heard great things about the bowl and know it will be a first-class experience for our kids and program."

Purchasing tickets through CMU is the easiest way fans and alumni can show support for the Chippewas during the bowl season for two key reasons:

1. Obtaining tickets through Ticket Central at 888-FIRE-UP2 directly helps CMU football student-athletes enjoy the best possible bowl experience. Fans can also go online to buy from Ticket Central 24/7.

2. Buying tickets through CMU is the only way to ensure seating in CMU sections.

Tickets cost $50 plus order fees and go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday at Ticket Central by visiting in person, calling 888-FIRE-UP2 or ordering online by clicking here.

A chance to cheer and help the Chippewas: CMU fans can play an active role in creating a first-class bowl experience for the CMU Chippewas and the Chippewa Marching Band by donating to the Bowl Game Championship Fund. All individuals donating $100 or more will receive 2021/22 Chippewa Club membership credit. Go online to donate to the Bowl Championship Fund (search Football Bowl Championship Fund) or contact the Chippewa Athletic Fund at 989-774-6680.

More on the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl
Who: CMU (8-4) and Boise State (7-5) will kick off in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl at Noon MT/2 p.m. ET on Friday, Dec. 31.

How to watch: Here is how fans can access the Barstool Sports feed of the game. It is free of charge and there is no sign up needed. This process is similar to CMU games on digital networks like ESPN3 or ESPN+.

The home page main rotator on CMUChippewas.com.
Download the Barstool Sports app on your TV streaming device (AppleTV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Roku or the TV digital platform).
It will be available through YouTube, so individuals with streaming devices on their TVs can search and view it.
Through CMU Football, the bowl game and Barstool Sports social media accounts.

The Pep Rally/Battle of the Bands: The CMU Cheerleaders and CMU Marching Band will provide entertainment on Thursday, Dec. 30 in downtown Tucson. The event starts at 5 p.m. MT.

Gameday and CMU fans: Activities begin at 8 a.m. MT on game day with a fan fest and tailgate.

Hotels, restaurants and more about Tucson, Arizona: Visit the VisitTucson.com web site.

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