Sam Darnold and the Jets already beat their neighbors during the 2019 season, but the quarterback will give his Big Blue counterpart a shot at redemption prior to the Super Bowl.
The American Cornhole League announced that Darnold and Daniel Jones will go head to head in a special ESPN broadcast playing — you guessed it — cornhole. The face-off will take place at the Broward Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from 9-10 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31. The even is free and open to the public.
The contest anticipates over 2,000 fans on-site. For those seeking a premium experience, VIP seats will be available to purchase for $25.
“While I wish I was going to be on the field this weekend, this is a nice consolation prize – and another opportunity to take home a win for Gang Green against a crosstown rival,” Darnold said. “Daniel’s a great competitor, but I’ve been practicing and feel good about my odds.”
The matchup is just the tip of the iceberg for a three-day ACL event. The Darnold and Jones competition, however, will air on ESPN2 as a one-hour special on Sunday, Feb. 2. The first broadcast airs prior to Super Bowl kickoff.
“This is an opportunity for us to showcase just how far the game has come, with two of the most exciting young QBs in the nation teaming up with some of the top cornhole pros in the country,” said Stacey Moore, Commissioner and Founder of the American Cornhole League. “It’s really a treat for the fans and the perfect way to whet their appetite ahead of the big game on Sunday.”
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