Arkansas State will face Bowling Green in the 68 Ventures Bowl in Mobile on Dec. 26, it was announced Sunday.

The Red Wolves (7-5) and Falcons (7-5) will face off at Hancock Whitney Stadium on the South Alabama campus. The game kicks off at 8 p.m. Central on ESPN.

It’s a record fifth appearance for Arkansas State in Mobile’s bowl game. The Red Wolves played in what was then known as the GoDaddy Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium every January from 2012-15, going 2-2.

“We look forward to continuing our season with a bowl game for the second consecutive year,” Arkansas State coach Butch Jones said. “The 68 Ventures Bowl offers an excellent experience for our players and provides a great bowl destination for our team and fans. We’re excited about the opportunity to play for an eighth win and to finish the season strong against a very good opponent.”

Bowling Green has played in the Mobile game three previous times, going 1-2 in games played at Ladd. The Falcons played in the 2004 and 2008 GMAC Bowls and the December 2015 GoDaddy Bowl.

“Our players and staff could not be more excited to play in the 68 Ventures Bowl,” Bowling Green coach Scot Loeffler said. “Our team has earned the opportunity to compete for an eighth win, and we will get the chance to do so against a strong Arkansas State team that experienced a journey similar to ours this season.

“It will be a competitive clash between two great conferences in prime time the day after Christmas. We look forward to our great BGSU fans cheering us on one more time in 2024. Go Falcons!”