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College Football Comes to the Boricua Stage
The 2026 college football postseason lineup is set to feature the first-ever Puerto Rico Bowl, developed and managed by Complete Sports Management and ESPN Events in collaboration with Discover Puerto Rico, marking the first time the Island is set to host an American college football game. The game is a part of the expanded 41-bowl game lineup for the upcoming season recently sanctioned by the NCAA.
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