Press Release

2017 ACADEMY SPORTS + OUTDOORS TEXAS BOWL CREDENTIAL APPLICATION REMINDER

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017

Media members interested in covering the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl must apply for credentials by 5 p.m. CT on Monday, Dec. 18, through the game’s online application system. To apply for credentials, please click here.

Only recognized news organizations will be credentialed.  The Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl will not credential freelance reporters or photographers not on specific assignment by a recognized outlet. Freelance reporters or photographers working on assignment must have their editor submit an application on their behalf.

2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl credentials can be picked up in the Texans Lobby on the second floor of NRG Stadium (enter through Bud Light Plaza off Kirby and Westridge) beginning Tuesday, Dec. 19 through Friday, Dec. 22 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on Tuesday, Dec. 26 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. On the day of the game, credentials can be picked up at the Media Will Call window at NRG Stadium, located on the west side of the stadium, beginning four hours prior to kickoff (4 p.m. CT) until the end of the first half of the game.

If you will not be able to make it to NRG Stadium to pick up your credential and parking pass in advance of the game, please email chloe.delclos@houstontexans.com and provide a FedEx number for overnight shipping and a mailing address.

The 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl will feature a matchup between the University of Texas and the University of Missouri. The game will be played on Wednesday, Dec. 27 at NRG Stadium and will be televised nationally on ESPN at 8 p.m. CT.

To access the 2017 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl Media Guide and other details pertinent to media, please click here. For more information on the game, visit www.academytexasbowl.com.

CONTACT:
Allie LeClair, allie.leclair@houstontexans.com

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