Memphis to face Florida Atlantic in Montgomery Bowl

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Memphis and Florida Atlantic accepted bids Sunday to play in the Montgomery Bowl.

Being played as a substitute for the canceled Fenway Bowl, the game is set for Wednesday, Dec. 23 at the Cramton Bowl.

Memphis (7-3, 5-3 American Athletic) is making its record seventh consecutive bowl appearance.

Florida Atlantic (5-3, 4-2 Conference USA) beat the Tigers in the their lone matchup, 44-27 in the 2007 New Orleans Bowl.