Major Insights as Georgia Southern football to compete in New Orleans Bowl. Flights, hotels and ticket info

While Georgia Southern’s football team is no longer in contention for the Sun Belt Conference title, they have the opportunity to finish the season with a bowl victory.

This past weekend, it was announced that the Eagles will face the Sam Houston Bearkats from Texas in the upcoming New Orleans Bowl, which will be held in—you guessed it—New Orleans. The Eagles wrapped up their Sun Belt season with a 6-2 record, while the Bearkats also finished at 6-2 in Conference USA.

When is the New Orleans Bowl?
The New Orleans Bowl is set to kick off at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 19.

Where will the New Orleans Bowl take place?
The New Orleans Bowl will be held at the Caesars Superdome, located at 1500 Sugar Bowl Dr. It is commonly referred to as “The Superdome.”

How can you watch the New Orleans Bowl?
The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2, making it accessible to most viewers with traditional TV options such as cable or satellite. Streaming options are available for those subscribed to live TV streaming services like Fubo, YouTube TV, and Sling TV. The game will also be available for audio streaming at gseagles.com.

Are tickets for the New Orleans Bowl still available?
Yes, there are tickets still available for the New Orleans Bowl, although they are limited. If you’re flexible with seating, “Early Bird” tickets can be purchased for about $35insections122-134atfevo-enterprise.com/event/Earlybird24.Additionalticketoptions,includingseatsintheGeorgiaSouthernendzoneforaround$ 54, can be found at ticketmaster.com.

How much are flights to New Orleans?

Roundtrip fares between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport begin at approximately $ 200 around the time of the New Orleans Bowl, depending on your chosen airline and the day/time of your flight.

For instance, a roundtrip flight from Atlanta to New Orleans on Delta from December 18 to December 20 will cost around $ 568, according to Delta’s website.

As for the Georgia Southern Eagles, they have won three bowl games: the GoDaddy Bowl in 2015, the Camellia Bowl in 2018, and the 2020 New Orleans Bowl.