Championship Friday: How To Follow Tonight's Tulane-Army Showdown

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Tulane faces Army in the 2024 American Athletic Conference Championship Game at Michie Stadium, with kickoff at 8:10 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN Radio, featuring a pregame show starting at 6:45 p.m. ET.

Keywords: American Athletic Conference, Tulane, Army

Source: American Athletic Conference

Update At: 12/7/2024

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