Drama, always drama.

Each year, the Holiday Bowl matchup seems pretty straightforward heading into conference championship weekend.

Then something turns everything on its head and Selection Sunday becomes filled with wonder and anticipation and hand-wringing and frustration and, finally, happiness with the matchup (regardless of the matchup).

When a nearly three-hour wait for the announcement ended Sunday, No. 17 Arizona (9-3) and SMU (8-4) were announced as the participants for the 46th anual game. The teams will meet Jan. 2 at Snapdragon Stadium. It is the first time in Holiday Bowl history for a post-New Year’s kickoff.

The Holiday Bowl gathered its Red Coats on Sunday morning at the Cox Business Lounge inside Snapdragon Stadium to announce the matchup. There was news before the new

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