GENERAL GAME INFORMATION

The 83rd Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic

GOVERNING BODY

The Cotton Bowl Athletic Association (CBAA) is a nonprofit organization incorporated under the laws of the state of Texas to promote, sponsor and stage an annual postseason intercollegiate football game in Arlington, Texas.

TITLE SPONSOR

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company became the official title sponsor of the game on November 7, 2014.

HISTORY

The first Classic was conceived by the late J. Curtis Sanford, a Dallas oilman and business executive. Sanford's first game promotion, a private enterprise guaranteeing each institution $10,000, matched TCU and Marquette on January 1, 1937, at Fair Park's Cotton Bowl Stadium before 17,000 fans. In 1941, the affiliation with the Southwest Conference began, with the SWC voting to send its champion annually to the Classic as the host institution. A partnership was formed in 1998 to create one of the top collegiate matchups in postseason play.

THE MATCHUP

The College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic will match No. 2 Clemson vs. No. 3 Notre Dame as assigned by the College Football Playoff Selection Committee. This marks the first time these two storied programs have matched up in a bowl game. Clemson is making its second appearance in the Classic, the first since 1940, and Notre Dame is making its eighth appearance, the first since back-to-back visits in 1993-94.

TICKET INFORMATION

Ticket information for the 2018 Classic may be obtained by clicking here, or by calling 817-892-BOWL or toll-free at 888-792-BOWL. Visa, Mastercard and American Express are accepted.

ON THE WEB

For the most current information about the Goodyear Cotton Bowl, become a regular visitor to the Classic's Internet home page at www.goodyearcottonbowl.com. Capture the game's history, obtain ticket information and explore the many activities that revolve around the New Year's Classic.

You can also connect with the Classic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

ART CONTEST ON DISPLAY

Throughout the holiday season, AT&T Stadium will spotlight the artwork of the 22nd annual Cotton Bowl Art Contest. Each year, elementary students in North Texas submit thousands of illustrations for the contest. Patrons may view the nine winners in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Office located inside AT&T Stadium.