Belk Bowl

New name, new rules for college football’s ‘Bowl Season’

November 4, 2020 Shawn Krest

The collection of games will now be called “Bowl Season,” college football’s attempt to replicate the catchy slogans of March Madness and the Big Dance that end the basketball season. “One of the things I […]

Duke’s Mayonnaise takes over for Belk in Charlotte kickoff, bowl games

June 18, 2020 The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE — Start spreading the news: Duke’s Mayonnaise is the new title sponsor of the regular-season college football game and postseason bowl game played at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. Duke’s Mayonnaise replaces Belk, […]

Bowl rundown: A&T back to Celebration Bowl; Belk bids adieu to Charlotte

December 11, 2019 Cory Lavalette

Welcome back, Aggies The NC A&T Aggies return to the Celebration Bowl for the third straight year and the fourth time in the five-year history of the event. The Aggies are unbeaten in the unofficial […]

One final Belk Bowl before new sponsor steps in

December 4, 2019 Brett Friedlander

The relationship between Charlotte and Belk dates back to 1909 when William Henry Belk and his brother John moved first their department store from nearby Monroe to the Queen City. But the two entities have […]

Wake? App State? Sorting out the mythical state championship

October 9, 2019 Brett Friedlander

It started with Mack Brown three decades ago and was popularized again when NC State’s Tom O’Brien began using it as a way to get under rival North Carolina’s skin. There’s no such thing as […]

Wake Forest defensive star Jessie Bates declares for NFL draft

January 5, 2018 Brett Friedlander

As a redshirt sophomore, Jessie Bates III figured to be the centerpiece of Wake Forest’s defense for at least another season. Friday, though, the 6-foot-2, 195-pound safety ended his career with the Deacons two years […]

Resilient Deacons finish on a high note with Belk Bowl victory

December 29, 2017 Brett Friedlander

CHARLOTTE — It’s doubtful anyone in college football has learned how to deal with adversity better the nine seniors on this year’s Wake Forest football roster. They’ve had enough experience at it. As freshmen, they […]

Deacons looking to ‘take another step’ at Belk Bowl against Texas A&M

December 28, 2017 admin

CHARLOTTE — Two teams aiming to end the season the right way will clash in the Belk Bowl when Texas A&M and Wake Forest meet for the first time Friday afternoon at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, […]

What kind of swag are state bowl teams getting this year?

December 6, 2017 Brett Friedlander

For 11 months out of the year, the NCAA prohibits its athletes from accepting gifts. But come bowl season, the rules regarding impermissible extra benefits go out the window — allowing bowl committees to lavish […]