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The Celebration Bowl takes place in Atlanta on Saturday, December 21 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The game will feature two of black football’s powerhouse programs, North Carolina A&T vs. Alcorn Braves.
Celebration Bowl 2019: North Carolina A&T vs. Alcorn
The Celebration Bowl also features the conference champions from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).
The game is set for a noon kickoff and will be televised live on ABC.
How Much Do Tickets Cost To The Celebration Bowl?
Tickets for the 2019 Celebration Bowl start at just $15! The fifth annual game will match the MEAC and SWAC football champions at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, December 21 at Noon ET.
Purchase 3 tickets before game day and get 1 free! This effectively provides a 25% discount for each ticket. Offer valid for $85, $50, $25, & $15 seats.
Tickets for the Celebration Bowl are Digital Tickets. No “Hard Tickets” are printed. The Mercedes-Benz Stadium is an electronic ticketing venue.
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SunTrust Park is going to have a snow-covered mountain and skiers! The Atlanta Braves and teaming up with the U.S. Ski & Snowboard to host Visa Big Air in Atlanta on two days this month.
The event, presented by Land Rover at SunTrust Park, is slated for Friday, December 20 and Saturday, December 21.
Visa Big Air: Everything You Need To Know
Visa Big Air is a sanctioned FIS Snowboard and Freeski World Cup, will be the first event of its kind to come to Atlanta.
This two-day event will bring snow sports to Atlanta in a big way, showcasing Olympic winter competitions and elite international men’s and women’s big air athletes.
More than 800 tons of snow will be brought in to create a mountain at SunTrust Park so that the world’s best freeskiers and snowboarders can perform.
Athletes will drop into an approximately 40-degree in-run, then launch themselves off the jump at speeds up to 40 miles per hour to perform their biggest tricks while traveling up to 70 feet in the air.
What Athletes Will Be At Visa Big Air?
Some of the athletes include U.S. Freeski Olympians Julia Krass, Maggie Voisin and two-time Olympic medalist, Nick Goepper.
In addition, Olympic gold medalists Red Gerard, Jamie Anderson and the 2018-19 FIS Snowboard Overall Crystal Globe Winner Chris Corning will represent the U.S. Snowboard Team.
How Much Does Visa Big Air Cost?
A discounted 2-day pass is also available, so you don’t miss any of the action this holiday season.
Here are the various prices:
Delta SKY360° Club $200 (F&B Included, no alcohol) $370 INFINITI Club $150 (F&B Included, no alcohol) $270 Lower Level $75 $140 Terrace Level $55 $100 Vista Level $35 $60 Grandstand Level $25 $40 For the Visa Big Air complete schedule and more info, click here.
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The Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl is going draw tens of thousands of people to Atlanta for an epic match-up that determines the college football championship.
We’ve compiled all of the relevant questions you have to give you a one-stop shop of answers to the Peach Bowl 2019. Here’s everything you need to know:
Peach Bowl 2019: Here Are 6 Things You Need To Know
As mentioned, the Peach Bowl is one of six BCS bowls that determine the college football champion. The other bowls are:
- Cotton Bowl
- Fiesta Bowl
- Orange Bowl
- Rose Bowl
- Sugar Bowl
1. Who Is Playing In The Peach Bowl 2019?
The #1 ranked LSU Tigers are playing the #4 Oklahoma Sooners in the Peach Bowl.
In 2004, Nick Saban-coached LSU defeated Oklahoma to win its first national championship in four decades.
In 2007, Les Miles led LSU to another championship, this time over the Ohio State Buckeyes.
2. How Much Do Peach Bowl Tickets Cost?
The current average price for the game is $238.62, which is the only Peach Bowl over the past five seasons to have an average price even above $150 on the secondary market.
But there are reports that there are still $60 tickets.
3. Do LSU & Oklahoma Have Hype Videos?
Why, yes, they do. Here is Oklahoma’s:
𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 is Oklahoma.
𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 is what we do.#OUDNA #BoomerSooner pic.twitter.com/4DQoYw6LK6
— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) December 27, 2019
Oh and here is LSU’s hype video:
The job is far from finished…
So FINISH itVictory for LSU! pic.twitter.com/E8xTaXby4t
— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) December 26, 2019
4. What Time Does The Peach Bowl Start?
Game time is 3:p.m. ET on Dec. 28, 2019.
The game will be played in downtown Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
5. How Can I Get Tickets To The Peach Bowl?
You can get tickets to the Peach Bowl through the following options:
- Fan-to-Fan Ticket Exchange
Through the Official Fan-to-Fan Ticket Marketplace of the College Football Playoff National Championship, Ticketmaster offers fans the ability to buy or sell tickets to the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship. For more information, please click here. - Playoff Premium
Playoff Premium is the Official Ultimate Experience of the College Football Playoff. Packages include National Championship game tickets, all-inclusive pregame hospitality, and other amenities. To learn more, click here. - Ticket Reservations – CFP RSVP
Fans may purchase reservations for a team of their choice, with prices determined by demand in the market. If the selected team qualifies for the national championship game, the fan will be charged for face-value game tickets equal to the number of reservations owned. For more information on ticket reservations through CFP RSVP, click here.
6. How Can I Watch The Peach Bowl?
You have several viewing options to watch the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl this year, including:
- TV: ESPN
- Online: WatchESPN
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Tens of thousands of people from Louisiana and Georgia were in congregated downtown Atlanta this weekend for the 2019 SEC Championship.
Because traffic in downtown Atlanta was pretty bad, many people decided to watch this Southeastern Conference (SEC) game at a local bar. The game made three straight trips to the SEC Championship Game for Georgia.
2019 SEC Championship: What You Need To Know About UGA-LSU Game
The 2019 SEC Championship Game was played on Saturday, December 7, 2019, in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
After a long football season, the game determined the 2019 football champion of the SEC. Here are three things you need to know:
1. Who Played In The 2019 SEC Championship?
The SEC West champion LSU Tigers played the East Division champion Georgia Bulldogs and won 37-10. This was the first meeting between these two teams this season.
With the win, #1 LSU locked up a spot in the College Football Playoff.
2. What Were Some Key Stats In The 2019 SEC Championship?
- Jake Fromm was 20-42 for 225 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions
- Joe Burrow was 28-38 for 349 and four touchdowns
- Brian Herrien rushed 8 times for 24 yards
- Clyde Edwards-Elaire rushed 15 times for 57 yards
- George Pickens caught 4 passes for 54 yards and a touchdown
- Justin Jefferson caught 7 passes for 115 yards and a touchdown
3. How Could You Watch The 2019 SEC Championship?
You could watch the game in a number of ways. Here are all the ways:Georgia came into the game ranked #4 nationally after an impressive run through the SEC East. The 11-1 ranked Bulldogs only lost to South Carolina in a wild upset.LSU is undefeated through 13 games and has one of the most high-powered offenses in the nation. Senior quarterback Joe Burrow is a contender for the Heisman Trophy, which is awarded to the country’s top college football player.If you’re in the mood for some grub in downtown Atlanta, check out some of our must-try restaurants:Up Next: Where To Eat In Downtown Atlanta
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The party was in downtown Atlanta on Saturday night after the Georgia State University Panthers shocked the Tennessee Volunteers 38-30 at Neyland Stadium.
Tennessee, a former powerhouse team in the SEC, was supposed to mop the field with the Panthers, who were three-score underdogs. Instead, GSU handed the Vols their first home opening loss since 1983.
Georgia State stuns Tennessee 38-30
Georgia State went 2-10 last year, but quickly showed that they are not the same squad. Remember, the Panthers have only had a football program since 2010. They had never beaten a team in the Power Five.
But on Saturday night, the Panthers were the most powerful team on the field. After the game, the Panthers players were ecstatic.
“One of the happiest days of my life by far,” Georgia State linebacker Ed Curney said, according to ESPN. “We knew it was going to happen. We prepared all week. Coaches told us all week if we do what we are coached to do, we play fast, have fun, play our game, this would be the outcome.”
Dan Ellington’s superb play all day set the stage for a massive upset against the Vols.Last Season the Georgia State Panthers
• Had a 2-10 record
• Finished last in the Sun Belt
• Ranked 104th in total offense
• Ranked 122nd in total defenseThey begin this season with the biggest win in program history, stunning Tennessee in Knoxville. pic.twitter.com/5mmZLLH3cd
— CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) August 31, 2019
Up next: GSU 2019 Schedule: Who do the Panthers play next?
Georgia State University Football Schedule 2019: Times, Dates, Game Info
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The University of Georgia Bulldogs are ready to play for SEC football in 2019. Georgia plays at legendary Sanford Stadium in Athens is just north of Atlanta.
Head coach Kirby Smart and the gang are looking to challenge for the SEC crown once again, after being bested by Alabama two years in a row. The Bulldogs regular season looks like they will be able to turn in a 10-win season.
Let’s take a look at the Georgia Bulldogs 2019 football schedule:
Here is the Georgia Bulldogs 2019 football schedule
Date Opponent Location Time Saturday, Aug. 31 Vanderbilt – 30-6 Nashville, TN 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 Murray State 63-17 Athens, GA 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 Arkansas State Athens, GA 12 p.m. Saturday, Sept 21 Notre Dame Athens, GA 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 Tennessee Knoxville, TN 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 South Carolina Athens, GA TBA Saturday, Oct. 19 Kentucky Athens, GA TBA Saturday, Nov. 2 Florida Jacksonville, FL 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 Missouri Athens, GA TBA Saturday, Nov 16 At Auburn Auburn, Ala. TBA Saturday, Nov. 23 Texas A&M Athens, GA TBA Saturday, Nov. 30 Georgia Tech Atlanta, GA TBA Georgia’s biggest rival is Florida, the annual game affectionately called “The World’s Largest Cocktail Party” in Jacksonville.
In the state, The Bulldogs are annually challenged by Georgia Tech of the ACC.
Week 1: UGA 30 – Vanderbilt 6
The Bulldogs came out explosive on offense in the first game of the season, easily handling Vanderbilt on way to an easy victory.
First 🙌 of the year#ATD #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/rg1D7Zol5g
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) September 1, 2019
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The Clark Atlanta University football program is ready to take the field for the 2019-20 season with new head coach Tim Bowens at the helm.
Bowens was welcomed to the university in April, where he told faculty and administrators, “We’re going to pay attention to detail on every, little thing. We’re going to work really hard at that, in setting the standard and making sure we are excellent.”
Let’s take a look at the Clark Atlanta University 2019 football schedule:
Here is the Clark Atlanta University 2019 football schedule
Saturday, Sept. 7 Livingstone College CAU Panther Stadium 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 Allen University Columbia, SC TBA Saturday, Sept. 21 Central State University CAU Panther Stadium 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept 28 Albany State University CAU Panther Stadium 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 Miles College Fairfield, Ala 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 Tuskegee Frankfort, KY 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 Savannah State – Homecoming CAU Panther Stadium 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 Fort Valley State – Senior Day CAU Panther Stadium 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 Benedict College Columbia, SC 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov 9 Morehouse College Atlanta, GA 2 p.m. Bowens came from nearly Georgia State University in Atlanta and before that he was a wide receiver at the University of Alabama.
His resume also includes stints at South Alabama, Samford, Alabama-Birmingham, and the University of Alabama.
“We got him from the other Panthers from down the street and he is now here to be a part of the real Panther nation,” CAU Interim President Mauge told the crowd in April.
To cap the season, CAU will face off against AU Center rival Morehouse College. The teams have identical records of 48-48-2 in the all-time series.
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The Morehouse Maroon Tigers are ready to take the field as one of the top HBCUs in the country in 2019. This fall, Head coach Rich Freeman enters his 13th season as head coach of the Maroon Tigers.
The Maroon Tigers begin the 2019 season against the Bulldogs on Sunday, Sept. 1, in the inaugural Black College Hall of Fame Classic at Tom Benson Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
Morehouse will Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play on Sept. 28, as they welcome Savannah State University back to the SIAC for MHC’s home opener.
Let’s take a look at the Morehouse Maroon Tigers 2019 football schedule:
Here is the Morehouse Maroon Tigers 2019 football schedule
Sunday, Sept. 1 Alabama A&M Canton, Ohio 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 At Edward Waters (FL) Jacksonville, FL 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 Miles College Fairfield, Ala 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept 28 Savannah State Atlanta, GA 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 Kentucky State Atlanta, GA 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 Tuskegee Columbus, GA 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 At Fort Valley State Fort Valley, GA 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 Benedict College Atlanta, GA 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 Albany State Albany, GA 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov 9 Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA 2 p.m. Georgia Tech has always played great games against Clark Atlanta, its fellow AU Center rival. This year, the two face off to wrap up the season on Senior Day.
The teams come into the game with an identical 48-48-2 in the all-time series.
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The Georgia Tech Yellowjackets are ready to play for ACC football in 2019. Georgia plays at legendary Bobby Dodd Stadium at Grant Field in Midtown Atlanta.
Head coach Geoff Collins and the gang are looking to challenge for the ACC crown by taking on venerable schools such as Clemson and the University of Miami. The Yellowjackets regular season looks like they will be able to turn in an eight-win season.
Let’s take a look at the Georgia Tech 2019 football schedule:
Here is the Georgia Tech 2019 football schedule
Date Opponent Location Time Thursday, Aug. 29 At Clemson 52-14 Clemson, SC 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 USF – Whiteout Atlanta, GA 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 The Citadel Atlanta, GA 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept 28 At Temple Philadelphia, PA TBA Saturday, Oct. 5 North Carolina – HOF Atlanta, GA TBA Saturday, Oct. 12 At Duke Durham, NC TBA Saturday, Oct. 19 At Miami Miami Gardens, FL TBA Saturday, Nov. 2 Pitt – Homecoming Atlanta, GA TBA Saturday, Nov. 9 At Virginia Charlottesville, VA TBA Saturday, Nov 16 Virginia Tech Atlanta, GA TBA Saturday, Nov. 23 NC State Atlanta, GA 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 Georgia Atlanta, GA TBA Georgia Tech has always played great games against Clemson and Miami, and this year is shaping up to be no different as the Tigers enter the season ranked #1.
Inside the state, Tech’s biggest rival is the Bulldogs, who annually match up at the end of the year.
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The Georgia State University Panthers are ready to play for Sun Belt football in 2019. Georgia State Stadium is just south of downtown Atlanta, a perfect place for some gridiron.
The Panthers football team has only been in existence since 2010, but it has made strides since then and been able to recruit some quality athletes from inside and outside the state.
Here is the Georgia State Panthers 2019 football schedule
Date Opponent Location Time Saturday, Aug. 31 Tennessee 38-30 Knoxville, TN 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 Furman 48-42 GSU Stadium, Atlanta, GA 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 At Western Michigan Kalamazoo, MI 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept 21 At Texas State San Marcos, Texas TBA Saturday, Oct. 5 Arkansas State GSU Stadium, Atlanta, GA 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 At Coastal Carolina Conway, S.C. TBA Saturday, Oct. 19 Army GSU Stadium, Atlanta, GA 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 Troy GSU Stadium, Atlanta, GA 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 At ULM Monroe, LA TBA Saturday, Nov 16 Appalachian State GSU Stadium, Atlanta, GA 2 p.m. Georgia State’s biggest rival is Georgia Southern, which is located in Statesboro. Although the teams have squared up quite a few times in basketball, they meet in football only so often until a few years ago.
That’s when both schools joined the Sun Belt Conference. Since then it has become a heated in-state rivalry that brings out the best in fans.Week 1: GSU 38- Tennessee 30
The party was in downtown Atlanta on Aug. 31 after the Georgia State University Panthers shocked the Tennessee Volunteers 38-30 at Neyland Stadium.
Tennessee, a former powerhouse team in the SEC, was supposed to mop the field with the Panthers, who were three-score underdogs. Instead, GSU handed the Vols their first home opening loss since 1983.
Week 2: GSU 48- Furman 42
In a thrilling game that saw Georgia State get behind after leading for most of the way, the Panthers scored late to beat Furman University 48-42.