Old Dominion, Western Kentucky meet in Charlotte for Famous Toastery Bowl
Bowl season arrives in the Queen City on Monday afternoon.
Western Kentucky and Old Dominion square off at 2:30 p.m. Monday at UNC Charlotte’s Jerry Richardson Stadium in the first Famous Toastery Bowl.
“Everyone’s excited to get the opportunity to play a really good Old Dominion team in a good bowl game in Charlotte,” Western Kentucky head coach Tyson Helton said Monday at a local media day. “Charlotte’s a great town, so I know our guys and our families will have a great time.”
The Monarchs (6-6) secured an improbable 25-24 win against Georgia State to become bowl-eligible in their regular-season finale, scoring 18 points during the final 1:37 of a game they trailed 21-0 at halftime.
They’ll try to keep it rolling against the Hilltoppers (7-5), playing in their fifth straight bowl game under Helton and their 10th in the past 12 years. Senior quarterback Austin Reed has thrown for 3,340 yards, which ranks 16th nationally.
Initially the Bahamas Bowl, this year’s game was relocated to Charlotte due to stadium renovations. Though it is expected to return to Nassau in 2024, ESPN Events named the Charlotte-based breakfast chain as its title sponsor when the bowl was moved north.
Where to get tickets for the Famous Toastery Bowl
Tickets are available and can be purchased at the Charlotte 49ers’ website. General public tickets range from $25 to $60.
Parking and tailgating open four hours prior to kickoff. The Pink Cone Deck is the only lot available for drive-up purchase, and cash will not be accepted on gameday. Parking passes can be purchased at the Charlotte 49ers’ website as well, and the prices range from $15 to $75.
Fans are also encouraged to consider taking the CATS Blue Line light rail to the JW Clay Boulevard/UNC Charlotte station.
How to watch the Famous Toastery Bowl
Game: Famous Toastery Bowl
Place: Jerry Richardson Stadium (Charlotte, N.C.)
Date: Monday, Dec. 18
Time: 2:30 p.m.
TV: ESPN (Dave Neal, Tom Luginbill, Abby Labar)
Streaming: ESPN App (Spanish broadcast on ESPN3 and ESPN+)
Radio: First Team Radio
Line: Old Dominion -2.5, according to DraftKings Sportsbook.
