REYNOLDS

BOWL

TRAVEL

Ready to take you to the big game!

Flight Check-in

By 2:00 pm EST

Check-in at the American Airlines Ticket Counter, John Glenn Columbus International Airport

Present your photo ID to the ticket agent to receive your boarding pass and check bags. Once your bags are checked, you should proceed to TSA and onto your gate. Tour representative, Patrick Reynolds will be near the counter if you need assistance.

Note: You must have a REAL ID or passport for travel.

Flight Departure

3:21 pm EST

American Airlines flight #1492 departs Columbus.

Flight Arrival

5:20 pm CST

American Airlines flight arrives Dallas.

Once you deplane, proceed to baggage claim to regroup with your tour host and retrieve your bags. You will then be directed to the awaiting motorcoach for transfer to the hotel.

Hotel Check-in

Approximately 6:30 pm CST

Upon hotel arrival, proceed to the front desk to receive your room key. Although you have been pre-registered at the hotel, you must present your credit card to the front desk to guarantee any incidental charges (dining, room service, etc).

Hotel Check-in

3:00 pm CST

If you arrive prior to check-in time, your room may not be ready. Your luggage will be stored with the bellman until your room becomes available.

Tour Information Desk

9:00 am - 11:00 am CST

Reynolds Travel staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. Stop by at your convenience to receive your tour credential and souvenir.

Free Day

Free day to explore the Fort Worth area

Shuttle to Fort Worth Stockyards

11:00 am - 6:15 pm CST

Discover the heart of Texas with Western shopping, live music and authentic country dancing. This National Historic District showcases daily cattle drives at 11:30 am and 4:00 pm, artisan bootmakers and immersive Western experiences that transform visitors into true Texans, if only for a day.

Shuttle to the Stockyards: 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 5:00 pm

Return shuttle to the hotel: 12:15 pm, 1:15 pm, 5:15 pm, 7:30 pm

Tour Information Desk

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm CST

Reynolds Travel staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. Stop by at your convenience to receive your tour credential and souvenir.

Tour Information Desk

9:00 am - 11:00 am CST

Reynolds Travel staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. If you haven't already, stop by to receive your tour credential and souvenir.

Stadium Departure

2:30 pm CST

Meet in the lobby to board the motorcoach. Make sure you have your cell phone and have saved your game tickets to your wallet.

Goodyear Huddle Up Fan Fest

3:30 pm CST

Before the BIG game, have some BIG fun at the Goodyear Huddle Up Fan Fest taking place in the East and West Plazas at AT&T Stadium.

This family-friendly event runs from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. and includes interactive exhibits, games, great giveaways, tons of food trucks, kids’ play zones, photo opportunities and so much more. Each person must have a game ticket to access the Fan Fest.

DJ Diesel, aka Shaquille O'Neal, takes center stage in the West Plaza at 4:30 p.m.

Ohio State Pep Rally

4:00 pm CST

Join fellow Buckeye fans and get ready for the big game!

Location: Miller Litehouse Plaza

Stadium Entry

4:30 pm CST

Stadium gates open 2 hours prior to kick-off

Approved Bags

Clear Tote – Plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12"x6"x12"
Plastic Storage Bag – Clear, one (1) gallon, re-sealable
Small Clutch Purse – No larger than 4.5" x 6.5" with or without a handle or strap. Can be carried separately or within an approved plastic bag.

Complete List of Approved & Prohibited Items

AT&T Stadium is a cashless venue. Major credit and debit cards, as well as mobile pay are accepted throughout AT&T Stadium.

Pregame Festivities

6:15 pm CST

Pregame Show, National Anthem, and Team Introductions

Game Time

6:30 pm CST

Kickoff of the 2025 College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the 90th Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic - #2 Ohio State vs #10 Miami

GO BUCKEYES!

Stadium Departure

45 min following the game

Motorcoaches will be parked in Lot 15.

Motorcoaches will depart the stadium for the hotel. Look for your tour hosts to help direct you to the motorcoaches.

Hotel Check-out

12:00 pm CST

Report to the hotel lobby with your luggage. Check-out of the hotel at the front desk and pay all incidental charges before boarding the motorcoach.

Airport Departure

12:15 pm CST

Motorcoach departs for the Dallas/Ft Worth International Airport.

Flight Check-in

1:00 pm CST

Check-in at the American Airlines Ticket Counter. Have your ID ready to present to the ticket counter agent.

Flight Departure

2:41 pm CST

American Airlines flight 1646 departs Dallas-Ft Worth International Airport

Flight Arrival

6:05 pm EST

American Airlines flight arrives Columbus.

Thank you for traveling with us!

Weather & Clothing

At the end of December,  the daily highs in Dallas are predicted to be in the low 60s, while evening temperatures are in the mid 40s.

There is no specific dress code for any of the program inclusions. Just pack your BUCKEYES gear!

Meals

Meals, unless otherwise specified are not included in your package price. When planning meals, please allow enough time to be on time for scheduled group departures.

GAME TICKETS

If you purchased game tickets as an add-on to the package, they will be emailed to you separately on or before Sunday, December 28th. All tickets are digital and can only be accessed/managed via a SeatGeek ticket account through the SeatGeek mobile app.

If you have already linked your email to the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Account Manager from the previous two seasons, simply log in using your SeatGeek account and view your digital game tickets now. No further action is needed.
If you have not used SeatGeek, you will need to go to the App Store or Google Play
Open the app, and login with the same email that your tickets were sent to.
Go to the "Tickets" section and your Cotton Bowl tickets should appear.
Look for an option to "Add to Apple Wallet" or "Add to Google Wallet" for quick access, even offline.
To access your mobile tickets for game day, tap on the event ticket to view the QR Code. On game day, swipe to the left to present each ticket’s QR Code to the ticket scanners and enjoy the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic.

Tour Credential

To help our tour hosts identify you as part of the Reynolds Travel Cotton Bowl Tour group, we ask that you wear your event credential for game transfers. Your event credentials will be distributed at the Event Information Desk at the hotel.

LUGGAGE FOR AIR PASSENGERS

To ensure proper handling of your baggage, please follow the instructions below:

Make sure you have identification on each of your bags including your name, address and cell phone number
Limit yourself to one (1) carry-on item OR one (1) small, personal item that must fit in the overhead compartment or beneath the seat.
Additional fees will be incurred for checked luggage. Fees vary by airline and will be collected by the ticket agent upon check-in. Standard checked bag allowance is a total of 62 inches (Length + Width + Height) and must weigh 50 lbs per bag or less.
Items such as jewelry, cash, electronics, business documents, car/house keys, irreplaceable photographs or similar items should not be placed in checked baggage but should be kept in the passenger’s personal possession at all times.
All vital medications including insulin, pills, and other medicines must be in your carry-on or personal item.

EVENT INFORMATION DESK

A Reynolds Travel Bowl Information Desk will be staffed at the Hilton Fort Worth during dedicated hours (see below) to provide information and assistance as needed.

Location:

Hours:

Tuesday, Jan 30: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Wednesday, Jan 31: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

On-Site Travel Hosts

Patrick Reynolds (614) 580-7847

Karen Robertson (614) 348-4200

HILTON FORT WORTH

815 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102

Check-in time: 3:00 pm

Check-out time: 12:00 pm

Valet Parking is $69 + tax per vehicle, per night (includes in-and-out privileges)

Dining

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8th & Main

8th & Main is a local taproom that embodies the spirit of Texas, in vibrant surroundings. Enjoy craft beers, elegant cocktails and laid-back appetizers.

Open Daily: 11 am - 11 pm

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Herb N' Kitchen

When you’re on the go, Herb N’ Kitchen is the answer. Fresh, flavorful and ready when you are, this versatile grab & go destination offers a full breakfast buffet, including made-to-order omelets and pastries from scratch. Our all day menu offers artisan sandwiches and salads, inspired entrees that cater to a variety of diets, craft beers, selection of wines as well as a full bar to round out the night.

Open Daily 6 am - 11 pm

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Ruth's Chris Steakhouse

Fine Dining Steakhouse located off of the hotel's lobby.

Classic high-end American steakhouse known for its Prime steaks seared at very high temperature and served sizzling on hot plates. The menu also includes seafood, appetizers, sides, salads, and desserts, plus a robust wine list and full bar.

Open

Sunday 5 pm - 9:30 pm

Monday - Thursday 5 pm - 10pm

Friday - Saturday 5 pm - 11 pm

Flight Check-in

By 11:00 am EST

Check-in at the American Airlines Ticket Counter, John Glenn Columbus International Airport

Present your photo ID to the ticket agent to receive your boarding pass and check bags. Once your bags are checked, you should proceed to TSA and onto your gate. Tour representative, Karen Robertson will be near the counter if you need assistance.

Note: You must have a REAL ID or passport for travel.

Flight Departure

12:30 pm EST

American Airlines flight #1867 departs Columbus.

Flight Arrival

2:29 pm CST

American Airlines flight arrives Dallas.

Once you deplane, proceed to baggage claim to regroup with your tour host and retrieve your bags. You will then be directed to the awaiting motorcoach for transfer to the hotel.

Hotel Check-in

Approximately 3:45 pm CST

Tour Information Desk

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm CST

Reynolds Travel staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. Stop by at your convenience to receive your tour credential and souvenir.

Shuttle to Fort Worth Stockyards

5:00 pm - 6:15 pm CST

Discover the heart of Texas with Western shopping, live music and authentic country dancing. This National Historic District showcases artisan bootmakers and immersive Western experiences that transform visitors into true Texans, if only for a day.

Shuttle to the Stockyards: 5:00 pm

Return shuttle to the hotel: 7:30 pm

Hotel Check-in

3:00 pm CST

If you arrive prior to check-in time, your room may not be ready. Your luggage will be stored with the bellman until your room becomes available.

Shuttle to Fort Worth Stockyards

11:00 am - 6:15 pm CST

Shuttle to the Stockyards: 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm

Return shuttle to the hotel: 12:15 pm, 1:15 pm, 5:15 pm, 6:15 pm

Tour Information Desk

9:00 am - 11:00 am CST

Reynolds Travel staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. If you haven't already, stop by to receive your tour credential and souvenir.

Stadium Departure

2:30 pm CST

Meet in the lobby to board the motorcoach. Make sure you have your cell phone and have saved your game tickets to your wallet.

Goodyear Huddle Up Fan Fest

3:30 pm CST

Ohio State Pep Rally

4:00 pm CST

Join fellow Buckeye fans and get ready for the big game!

Location: Miller Litehouse Plaza

Stadium Entry

4:30 pm CST

Stadium gates open 2 hours prior to kick-off

Approved Bags

Clear Tote – Plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12"x6"x12"
Plastic Storage Bag – Clear, one (1) gallon, re-sealable
Small Clutch Purse – No larger than 4.5" x 6.5" with or without a handle or strap. Can be carried separately or within an approved plastic bag.

Complete List of Approved & Prohibited Items

AT&T Stadium is a cashless venue. Major credit and debit cards, as well as mobile pay are accepted throughout AT&T Stadium.

Pregame Festivities

6:15 pm CST

Pregame Show, National Anthem, and Team Introductions

Game Time

6:30 pm CST

Kickoff of the 2025 College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the 90th Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic - #2 Ohio State vs #10 Miami

GO BUCKEYES!

Stadium Departure

45 min following the game

Motorcoaches will be parked in Lot 15.

Motorcoaches will depart the stadium for the hotel. Look for your tour hosts to help direct you to the motorcoaches.

Hotel Check-out

12:00 pm CST

Report to the hotel lobby with your luggage. Check-out of the hotel at the front desk and pay all incidental charges before boarding the motorcoach.

Airport Departure

12:15 pm CST

Motorcoach departs for the Dallas/Ft Worth International Airport.

Flight Check-in

1:00 pm CST

Check-in at the American Airlines Ticket Counter. Have your ID ready to present to the ticket counter agent.

Flight Departure

2:41 pm CST

American Airlines flight 1646 departs Dallas-Ft Worth International Airport

Flight Arrival

6:05 pm EST

American Airlines flight arrives Columbus.

Thank you for traveling with us!