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City and university leaders look for growth in Boca Raton Bowl’s second season

With a new sponsor and new teams, community hopes for more financial success and publicity.

Running back Devon Johnson (left) and linebacker Cortez Carter of the Thundering Herd hold the Boca Raton Bowl trophy in front of their cheering fans during the inaugural game in 2014. Max Jackson | Staff Photographer

FAU Stadium is preparing to host the second annual Marmot Boca Raton Bowl on Dec. 22, where millions of dollars are expected be spent throughout the city during the game’s encore season.

Palm Beach County Commissioners estimated the Boca Bowl pumped at least $2.