“The team at TaxSlayer is looking forward to having NC State and Texas A&M join us in Jacksonville for this year’s TaxSlayer Gator Bowl,” said Brian Rhodes, President and CEO, TaxSlayer. “They’ll be at the center of an unforgettable New Year’s Eve event which will include a festive post-game show by Platinum-selling recording artist Cole Swindell and fireworks to ring in 2019. We can’t wait to celebrate New Year’s Eve with the teams and fans of NC State and Texas A&M.”

The #19 Texas A&M Aggies finished this season with an 8-4 record and will serve as the Southeastern Conference representative. They will be making their second appearance in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl.  The Aggies last appearance was in the 1957 contest against Tennessee for Paul Bear Bryant’s final game at Texas A&M.

The NC State Wolfpack, the Atlantic Coast Conference representative, finished their regular season with a 9-3 record after winning four of their final five contests.  They will be making their fourth appearance in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl.  The Wolfpack last appeared in the 2003 game against Notre Dame.

Join the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl for a New Year’s Eve Celebration you won’t want to miss. Start the day off in downtown Jacksonville for the VyStar New Year’s Eve Run at 2:00 P.M. After the run, start the tailgating off when we open the gates an hour early for a Happy Hour inside of TIAA BAnk Field starting at 4:30. The 74th annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl kicks off under the lights at 7:30 on ESPN and will feature N.C. State vs. Texas A&M. Immediately after the trophy presentation platinum-selling recording artist Cole Swindell will take the stage. The night ends with fireworks at midnight to ring in 2019.

VyStar New Year’s Eve Run

2:00 p.m.

Happy Hour at the TaxSlayer Tailgate Party

4:30 p.m.

74^th Annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl

7:30 p.m.

Post-Game Concert Featuring Cole Swindell

presented by TaxSlayer

On-Field Concert Access Upgrade here

New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show

12:00 a.m

Excited to announce that the #TaxSlayerGatorBowl will feature NC State Football vs. Texas A&M Football on New Year's Eve in Jacksonville! We can't wait to ring in 2019 with Cole Swindell, NC State, and Texas A&M fans.
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