Future Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end Rob Gronkowski was named the host of the 2023 LA Bowl on Saturday.
The college football bowl game played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, was first established in 2021, and late night host Jimmy Kimmel served as the host for the first two years.
According to Joe Reedy of the Associated Press, the LA Bowl will officially be renamed from the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl to the LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk.
Gronkowski, who signed a multiyear deal to serve as the host of the game, vowed to make the 2023 version an entertaining affair, saying: "Jimmy was a fantastic host and brought a lot of elements to the game.