While Michigan State will host the contest, the two schools will split proceeds equally to donate to Red Cross organizations assisting those affected by the storm associated with each program. Georgia will contribute to the American Red Cross of Georgia. Michigan State will donate to the Red Cross – International Services.
“This is a unique opportunity allowed this year by the NCAA to help with disaster relief,” head coach Mark Fox said. “With our fans headed to Jacksonville, the only option to really help was to play a road game. We had schools contact us but adding a road game in short notice seemed more difficult than needed. But this is an opportunity to help the people of the state of Georgia. Hurricane Irma had a significant impact on the DawgNation. So with generous support from President Morehead and Greg McGarity, we have arranged to play at Michigan State. I want to thank Coach Izzo and the administration of MSU for helping to put this together so quickly.”
