November 11, 2024

THE UNION HOME MORTGAGE GASPARILLA BOWL ANNOUNCES REDDIT CFB AS THE OFFICIAL FAN VOICE OF THE GAME

The new partnership lets fans share their voices on game day while giving back to the Gasparilla Bowl Gives Back Initiative

Tampa, Fla. (November 11, 2024) – The 2024 Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl is thrilled to announce its newest partnership with Reddit CFB (/r/CFB), the home of college football on Reddit, as the 2024 “Official Fan Voice of the Game.” This landmark collaboration celebrates fan engagement, bringing a unique level of interaction to one of the most anticipated games of the college football postseason as a key lead-in to the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff. Owned and operated by ESPN Events, the game will take place at Raymond James Stadium on Friday, December 20, and televised live on ESPN at 3:30 pm ET.

With over 4 million subscribers, /r/CFB is the internet’s largest college football community, known for its camaraderie and celebration of the game. From original reporting and news coverage to AMAs with athletes, coaches, and mascots, /r/CFB captures the full spirit of college football. With this partnership, fans can make an impact in the Tampa Bay area through the Gasparilla Bowl Gives Back initiative and /r/CFB’s charitable arm, OurCFB, which has raised more than $150,000 for various causes since 2013. Money raised through the program will go to support multiple Tampa Bay charities directly. Fans contributing to this initiative will receive special recognition through exclusive /r/CFB flair awards, while donations will earn points toward /r/CFB Patron and /r/CFB Booster Awards. Additionally, the team with the most donors will be rewarded with an alternate flair option, uniting fans to support the game and charitable giving. Fans can join the fundraising effort at ourcfb.com.

“We’re excited to welcome Reddit CFB as the Official Fan Voice of the Gasparilla Bowl,” said Scott Glaser, Executive Director. “This collaboration with such a passionate community gives fans a voice on game day and the opportunity to make a positive impact in our local community through the Gasparilla Bowl Gives Back initiative. Together, we’re creating an experience that truly celebrates the spirit of college football.”

The partnership will also provide game coverage on the Reddit platform, allowing fans on /r/CFB to share their thoughts in real-time. Standout comments from the game thread will be featured on stadium videoboards in the fourth quarter. The red zone will also take on the name “/r/CFB Red Zone,” reflecting the unique community flair and passion that has defined Reddit’s college football fans for over 15 years. Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl ticket information will be announced later this fall.

About ESPN Events
ESPN Events, a division of ESPN, owns and operates a portfolio of collegiate sporting events nationwide. In 2024, the 34-event schedule includes four early-season college football kickoff games, 17 college bowl games, 10 college basketball events, the premier regular season college softball and gymnastics events, as well as the Band of the Year National Championship. Collectively, these events account for over 400 hours of live programming on ESPN platforms, reaching 60 million viewers and attracting more than 650,000 annual attendees. Each year, the portfolio of events features more than 20 Division I conferences and hosts over 4,000 participating student-athletes. With satellite offices in more than 10 cities across the country, ESPN Events builds relationships with conferences, schools and local communities, as well as providing unique experiences for teams and fans. Follow ESPN Events on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube pages.

About /r/CFB
Reddit CFB is the largest college football community on the internet, with over 4 million subscribers. As the home of college football on Reddit, /r/CFB is a welcoming community that celebrates the fun, camaraderie, and creativity that define the sport. In addition to fostering spirited discussions, /r/CFB provides original reporting, news gathering, and has hosted hundreds of AMAs with college football coaches, administrators, journalists, players, mascots, and more. Through its nonprofit arm, OurCFB, a 501(c)(3) organization, /r/CFB has raised over $150,000 for charitable causes since 2013. Celebrating 15 years as a community, 12 years of charitable giving, and 10 years of original reporting, /r/CFB continues to unite fans while making a positive impact both on and off the field. Fans can follow the action on @RedditCFB (X, IG, etc).