South Alabama to face Eastern Michigan in 68 Ventures Bowl

South Alabama to face Eastern Michigan in 68 Ventures Bowl

South Alabama will play in their home stadium for the postseason, it was announced Sunday.

The Jaguars (6-6) will face Eastern Michigan (6-6) in the 68 Ventures Bowl on Dec. 23 at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile. The game kicks off at 6 p.m. on ESPN.

The Eagles are in Mobile for their bowl game for the second in three years. Eastern Michigan lost 56-20 to Liberty in 2021 in what was then known as the LendingTree Bowl.

South Alabama and Eastern Michigan have never met in football. The Jaguars can lock up a second straight winning season with a victory.