Redbox Bowl 2018, Oregon vs. Michigan State: Where, when, and team info
The Santa Clara bowl game now has its matchup.
Who’s playing in the 2018 Redbox Bowl?
Oregon (8-4, 5-4 in Pac-12)
The Ducks weren’t great, but they did develop an identity under Mario Cristobal: to play like Chip Kelly’s old Oregon teams did, but with a lot more punch and a little less emphasis on speed. That sometimes worked and sometimes didn’t. Quarterback Justin Herbert and receiver Dillon Mitchell combined for more than 1,000 yards and nine of the 28 touchdowns Herbert threw in total. Senior outside linebacker Justin Hollins, who led the team in tackles for loss, sacks, and run stuffs, will close his UO career at this game.
Michigan State (7-5, 5-4 in Big Ten)
The Spartans showed signs of being their usual selves, like when they upset Penn State in Happy Valley. They showed other signs of being their usual selves, like when every game they played was one of the ugliest events in human history. (Their home loss to Ohio State was a standout for how horrible it was to watch.) But they have an awesome defense, and every Michigan State game still presents the possibility of some talented team getting bamboozled and looking oddly overwhelmed all day.
Where is the Redbox Bowl?
The game is at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., otherwise known as the home of the San Francisco 49ers (and this season’s Playoff National Championship).
When is the Redbox Bowl, and how can I watch it?
The Redbox Bowl, formerly known as the Foster Farms Bowl, will be on Monday, Dec. 31 at 3 p.m. ET.
