After a continuous 87-year run that was second in longevity only to the Rose Bowl, the 2020 edition of the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The news broke Monday night and the official Sun Bowl release came Monday afternoon in a 1:45 p.m. press release.
“While it is a very sad decision to make, we believe it is the right decision based on the current situation in El Paso and the nation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic," executive director Bernie Olivas said.
"The safety and well-being of everybody involved must be our priority, and our board unanimously approved the cancellation of the 2020 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl.