The Hurricanes football team is playing in the 90th Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic on Dec. 31 against Ohio State at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
In preparation for the game, the Miami marching band, The Frost Band of the Hour, will be practicing at Mustang-Panther Stadium in Grapevine.
The details
The city of Grapevine and Grapevine-Colleyville ISD have announced an open practice for the public to watch the band in action, free of charge. According to a GCISD social media post, practice will be from 10 a.m.-1 p.m on Dec. 30.
In addition to the band practice, the Miami football team participated in a media event on Dec. 28 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, the host hotel for the Hurricanes.
What else?
Goodyear Huddle Fan Fest will take place Dec. 31 at the east and west plazas at AT&T Stadium. The event runs from 3:30-6:30 p.m. and includes interactive exhibits, games, giveaways, food trucks, kids’ play zones and photo opportunities, according to the Cotton Bowl website. Each person must have a game ticket to access the Fan Fest.
Shaquille O'Neal, also known as Shaq Diesel, is bringing a double dose of performances this year. Before the game, he takes center stage in the west plaza at 4:30 p.m. After the game, DJ Diesel is ringing in the New Year at Texas Live!, located between AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field.
One more thing
Defending national champion Ohio State will play Miami at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 31, the only College Football Playoff game on New Year's Eve. The other three will be on Jan. 1.
The winner will move on to the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 8, in the national semifinal against either Ole Miss or Georgia.
