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Central Michigan runs past Washington State in Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl

The 88th annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl took place on Friday Dec. 31 at 10 a.m. in El Paso, Texas where the Central Michigan Chippewas (9-4) took on the Washington State Cougars (7-6) where Central Michigan came out victorious with a final score of 24-21.

The Cougars were originally set to face off against the University of Miami, but it was announced on Dec. 26 they were unable to compete due to COVID-19 protocols. Immediately the Sun Bowl association was on the hunt for a replacement team.

The Chippewas were originally set to face Boise State in the Barstool Arizona Bowl, but Boise State announced on Dec.