Give it up for your 2020 Champions! After a dominant game, Georgia Southern triumphed over Louisiana Tech with a final score of 38-3. This marks the first R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl victory for the Eagles, putting an end to their opponents’ attempt to repeat their 2015 performance. Georgia Southern also breaks their opponent’s six consecutive bowl game streak, formerly the longest active streak in college football. Additionally, this win marks the 4th bowl game appearance for the Eagles, as well as their third bowl appearance in a row. Here’s another interesting fact: Today’s game is the first time these teams played against each other.
The New Orleans Bowl achieved a milestone for itself this year, celebrating its 20th anniversary. Similarly, R+L Carriers has now served 15 years as the title sponsor.
Once again, congratulations to this year’s 2020 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Champions!
Recognizing the 2020 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Champions
After an impressive battle in the Crescent City, Georgia Southern received the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl trophy. The Eagles brought their A-game to today’s competition and we couldn’t be happier to award them for such hard work. Best of luck to the 2020 Champions as we round out the new year!
A Shoutout to all you Football Fans
On the road to game day, both teams received support from thousands of devoted fans. Below, we’ve captured a snapshot of some of our fellow football admirers, in addition to some excitement from the competitors themselves. Restrictions on travel may have confined some fans to their homes, but their team pride is resounding as ever. Take a look at what they had to say about the Conference USA and Sun Belt Conference representatives.
The Bulldogs have arrived in New Orleans! pic.twitter.com/PIHt1KtSoV
— Skip Holtz (@CoachSHoltz) December 22, 2020
Tomorrow, we wrap up the 2020 season and become the first team to play 13 games this season. Wouldn't have been able to do it without every person in this picture, all our guys back home and so many more staff members. It's a family business 👊#HailSouthern pic.twitter.com/QWsFEiCzY3
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 23, 2020
#HailSouthern #GATA time to make beignets for breakfast w/my ☕ and prep a Cajun style home tailgate for the fam. We're there in spirit 👻👑📿 @GSAthletics_FB @JaredBenko @chadlunsford #GoEagles #RLBowl20 https://t.co/AjVQP6rrmw
— 🍀Jenn 💗 (@JoeysIrishPower) December 23, 2020
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Let’s go Eagles!!! #HailSouthern #GATA @NewOrleansBowl @MBSuperdome #RLBowl @GSAthletics_FB @LadyNoel2014 pic.twitter.com/aO6Lh6wSMD
— ON THE RING APRON (@ontheringapron) December 23, 2020
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— LA Tech Football 🏈 (@LATechFB) December 23, 2020
GATA @justinbirdsong7 #HailSouthern | #RLBowl pic.twitter.com/khAuN1ze3D
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) December 23, 2020
See You Next Year!
R+L Carriers returns in 2021 as the New Orleans Bowl title sponsor for the 16th consecutive year. Furthermore, thank you to everyone who tweeted #RLBowl and #neworleansbowl; your support brings recognition to the hardworking athletes on both teams.
Join us next December for the 2021 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl, until then, let the good times bowl!
