LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) – A week after Louisville's comeback win against Kentucky in Lexington, the Cards have now found out where they will be post-season play.
The Cardinals (7-5) will take on the Aggies of Texas A&M (8-4) in the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl in Nashville on Dec. 30.
This is the first time both have met in the Music City Bowl. However, the Cards and the Aggies have played three times before in 1992, 1993 and 1994 with Louisville losing each game.
"We're excited about the opportunity to represent the ACC in the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl against Texas A&M," Petrino said in a statement. "I think this is a tremendous match-up for us and a great challenge for our football team. I'm happy for our fans that can make the short trip to Nashville and enjoy the bowl festivities."
The game is scheduled to take place at LP Field and airing on ESPN at 7 p.m.
TICKET INFORMATION
Fans immediately can order tickets through Louisville's Bowl Central, where the online seat selection option will allow you to view real-time availability and select the best seats in the Cardinals' official fan sections. Lower level tickets are available for just $85 each. No upper level tickets will be assigned from the institutional allotment.
Bowl tickets can also be ordered through the athletic department's ticket office by calling (502) GO-CARDS or by visiting the location at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium near Gate 2 on weekdays from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. ET.
By purchasing tickets from the Louisville Ticket Office, fans can secure the best available lower level seats in the official team section as well as help UofL's candidacy for elite-level bowl selection in the future. Fans who are unable to attend the bowl game this season can donate bowl tickets to a UofL student, active members of the military, or to a Nashville-area charitable organization.
Many Louisville fans have already secured their bowl tickets as Cardinal Athletic Fund members and season ticket holders were given an opportunity to pre-order tickets in November. All pre-order ticket reservations are assured of receiving tickets and will receive notification on their seat location from the ticket office Dec. 9-11.
Complete information on the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl will be provided on Louisville's Bowl Central page on its web site at www.GoCards.com/bowl.
TRAVEL PACKAGES
Headed to the Music City? Join other Cardinals fans on the official Louisville Bowl Tour presented by Anthony Travel. There are two travel packages being offered to the bowl site.
The team hotel package includes two-night hotel accommodations at the Gaylord Opryland team hotel, round-trip game day transportation, admission to the Louisville Tailgate Party, commemorative souvenir, and more. The game day bus trip package includes round-trip transportation from Louisville to the Music City and game ticket in the Louisville section (optional).
For more information on official Louisville Bowl Tour travel packages, visit GoCardsTravel.com. To speak with a sports travel expert, call 844-845-5649 or email Louisville@AnthonyTravel.com.
