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DALLAS, Texas (June 6, 2024) –' “This is another tremendous opportunity to recognize and appreciate our everyday heroes on a national stage,” said Brant Ringler, executive director of the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl. “These men and women are truly deserving of our thanks, and for our community to be able to honor them in front of a national television audience on ESPN is truly special.

”In December 2014, the bowl began honoring first responders, including police officers, firefighters, EMS workers, correctional officers, search and rescue, dispatchers, security guards, federal agents, border patrol agents and military personnel who have specialized training and are the first to arrive and provide assistance at the scene of an emergency. In 2018, the game was renamed to reflect the efforts to show appreciation to first responders.

Ford Stadium has served as the site of the last five contests, three of which have been decided by a touchdown or less. The game, previously known as the Heart of Dallas Bowl and TicketCity Bowl, was originally contested at Cotton Bowl Stadium.

Previous teams selected for the bowl include: Air Force, Army West Point, Boise State, Boston College, Houston, Illinois, Louisiana, Louisiana Tech, Louisville, North Texas, Northwestern, Oklahoma State, Memphis, Penn State, Purdue, Rice, Southern Miss, Texas State, Texas Tech, UNLV, Utah, Utah State, UTSA, Washington, West Virginia, Western Michigan and Western Kentucky.

Eighty-three bowl alumni have been drafted into the National Football League, led by two-time first-team All-Pro wide receiver Michael Thomas of Southern Miss. Of the draftees, five were first-round picks and 10 were selected in the second round.

The SERVPRO First Responder Bowl is one of 17 college football bowl games owned and operated by ESPN Events. For additional information, please visit FirstResponderBowl.com and follow on Facebook and Twitter/X.