TAXACT® NAMED TITLE SPONSOR OF CAMELLIA BOWL

AS PART OF MULTI-EVENT COLLEGE FOOTBALL AGREEMENT WITH ESPN EVENTS 

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Camellia Bowl and ESPN Events have announced TaxAct® as the title sponsor of the 2021 Camellia Bowl at the historic Cramton Bowl in Montgomery. Featuring a matchup of Sun Belt and Mid-American Conference teams, the 2021 TaxAct Camellia Bowl will be played Saturday, December, 25, 2021 and televised by ESPN at 1:30 p.m. ET.

“One of the signature sports events of the year in our community, the Camellia Bowl has produced some exciting, down-to-the-wire college football finishes through the years. On behalf of the Camellia Bowl and City of Montgomery, we’re pleased that TaxAct has chosen to be a part of our bowl game through this sponsorship opportunity,” said executive director Johnny Williams.

TaxAct®, a leading provider of affordable digital and downloadable tax preparation solutions, will also serve as the title sponsor of the Texas Bowl in Houston (January 4, 2022) as part of a multi-event college football agreement with ESPN Events.

“TaxAct will have a significant presence across our ESPN Events Bowl portfolio throughout the college football postseason as a result of this unique and comprehensive agreement, including title sponsorship of two marquee events with the Texas and Camellia Bowls,” said Clint Overby, vice president, ESPN Events. “We are thrilled to have TaxAct’s support and look forward to working with them, along with our local event organizers, in preparation for these upcoming events.”

“We are thrilled to announce our sponsorship of these prominent Bowl Games and have multiple opportunities to engage with football fans nationwide,” said Curtis Campbell, President of TaxAct. “We know our customers are passionate about college football and enjoy celebrating big wins, which is why we are excited to support these communities and bring all consumers affordable tax filing products that allow them to file with confidence and maximize their refunds. We look forward to seeing the competition and excitement play out on the field in December and January.”

The Camellia Bowl has produced many dramatic finishes in its seven-year history, with three-game winning field goals and two fourth-quarter touchdowns. There have been two walk-off wins, including game-winning field goals by Appalachian State (2016) and Georgia Southern (2018). The seven games have been decided by 32 total points.

 

CAMELLIA BOWL RESULTS:

Date	Result	Attendance	TV
Dec. 20, 2014	Bowling Green 33, South Alabama 28	20,256	ESPN
Dec. 19, 2015	Appalachian State 31, Ohio 29	21,395	ESPN
Dec. 17, 2016	Appalachian State 31, Toledo 28	20,300	ESPN
Dec. 16, 2017	Middle Tennessee 35, Arkansas St. 30	20,612	ESPN
Dec. 15, 2018	Georgia Southern 23, E. Michigan 21	17,710	ESPN
Dec. 21, 2019	Arkansas St. 34, FIU 26	16,209	ESPN
Dec. 25, 2020	Buffalo 17, Marshall 10	2,512	ESPN

 

About TaxAct

TaxAct is a savvy, tax-filing solution that provides filers with affordable DIY tax software to successfully navigate the U.S. tax code. As a pioneer in the industry, TaxAct’s products enable all users – regardless of profession, tax bracket or complexity of their return – to quickly and accurately file their taxes all while discovering new ways to leverage their tax situation and improve their financial well-being. At TaxAct, taxes are our expertise, but we don’t see them as the end goal. Rather, we believe taxes are a stepping-stone to possibility. Possibilities that are unique as every filer. Possibilities that help each hardworking American not only claim the money they deserve but also enable them to make smart money decisions. We deliver the power of possibility through straightforward technology to help filers secure their best tax outcome and elevate their financial lives.

To learn more about TaxAct®, a business of Blucora, Inc. (NASDAQ: BCOR), visit www.taxact.com or connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. For more information on Blucora, visit www.blucora.com.

About ESPN Events

ESPN Events, a division of ESPN, owns and operates a portfolio of 35 collegiate sporting events nationwide. The roster includes five early-season college football games, 17 college bowl games, 12 college basketball evens and a college softball event, which accounts for approximately 400 hours of live programming, reaches nearly 64 million viewers and attracts over 800,000 attendees each year. With satellite offices in more than 10 markets across the country, ESPN Events builds relationships with conferences, schools and local communities, as well as providing unique experiences for teams and fans.

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