Camellia Bowl gets primetime slot, possibly first bowl game of the '24-25 postseason

By BARRY ALLEN

The Camellia Bowl is back in primetime.

The 11th annual Camellia Bowl will be played on Saturday, Dec. 14, with kick off set for 8 p.m. (CT) on ESPN at Cramton Bowl.

“We are excited to kick off the 2024 Bowl Season and to be showcasing our event in primetime,” Johnny Williams, Executive Director of the Camellia Bowl said. “We have had some outstanding matchups with thrilling finishes, and we anticipate another exciting game this year.”

The Camellia Bowl has seen nine games within one score in the first 10 meetings. In addition, there have been three game-winning field goals and two game-winning touchdowns in the fourth quarter.

The 2024 Camellia Bowl will mark the seventh time the game has been played on Saturday, and the third time the game has been played primetime.

The game traditionally matches teams from the Sun Belt Conference and Mid-American Conference.

Previously announced, the Cramton Bowl will host two games in Week 0 and Week 1. 

Southeast Missouri State and North Alabama will play in the FCS Kickoff on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 6 p.m. (CT) on ESPN.

Johnson C. Smith and Tuskegee will play in the Red Tails Classic on Sunday, Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. (CT) on ESPNU.

For FCS Kickoff and Red Tails Classic ticket information log on to www.Montgomerykickoffgames.com

Ticket information for the 2024 Camellia Bowl will be announced at a later date.