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El Paso's historic Sun Bowl cancelled for first time ever

Dec 01, 2020, 6:00 AM

The Sun Bowl in El Paso will not be played for the first time since its inception in 1935. The Sun Bowl trails only the Rose Bowl as the oldest bowl game in college football.

El Paso's historic Sun Bowl cancelled for first time ever

For the first time since before World War II, the iconic Sun Bowl will not take place in El Paso.

The Sun Bowl will be cancelled for the first time since its inception due to complications from the COVID-19 pandemic in the El Paso area, according to multiple sources. The news was first reported by Brett McMurphy, and an official announcement is expected on Tuesday.

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