After Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough opted out of the Sun Bowl, Cardinals head coach Jeff Brohm named Harrison Bailey as the starter.

Two of the most productive passing offenses in the country clash at the historic Sun Bowl as Washington faces off against Louisville on New Year's Eve. The Huskies turned over much of the roster after a trip to the CFP National Championship a year ago but managed to reach bowl eligibility after beating USC and UCLA in the final weeks of the season.

Louisville, Washington arrives for the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl. The game will be on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at noon and will be televised on CBS.

Harrison Bailey is expected to start at quarterback for Louisville in the Sun Bowl against Washington, which means there won’t be a final trip to Texas for Tyler Shough before he pursues an NFL career.

Defensive, offensive coordinators make impact in Washington Huskies football program, The Huskies play Louisville at noon in Dec. 31 Sun Bowl.

The Louisville Cardinals come in as a 2 1/2-point favorite in the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl against the Washington Huskies

In a season that began with uncertainty in personnel and questions about how such a new team would look, an invitation to college football’s second-oldest bowl game is an immense destination.