Bahamas Bowl gets new title sponsor ahead of 2022 season

The Bahamas Bowl is getting a new title sponsor.

Wednesday, ESPN announced that HomeTown Lenders will be the new title sponsor for the international bowl game. It had previously been sponsored by Popeyes (2014-16) and Elk Grove Village, Illinois (2018-19).

The Bahamas Bowl has traditionally featured teams from C-USA and MAC leagues. Middle Tennessee defeated Toledo 31-24 in last year’s meeting.

🏈 @HomeTownLenders is the new sponsor of @TheBahamasBowl

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This season, the Bahamas Bowl will be entering its eighth season. The 2020 bowl game was called off because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Over the last seven seasons, C-USA owns a 4-3 advantage vs. the MAC in the Bahamas Bowl matchups. Middle Tennessee and Toledo have the most appearances in the postseason game at 2 each.