Previewing the Turkey Bowl

The last time took the field at Johnny Unitas Stadium, they left with a bad taste in their mouths.

That was Friday, when the Cardinals (9-2) fell to Gilman in the MIAA A conference finals. Now, last year's conference champs look to end their season on a high note with the against crosstown rivals (4-5).

The annual Thanksgiving matchup was moved to Towson University this year, due to schedule conflicts at M&T Bank Stadium caused by the Baltimore Ravens' primetime match with the San Francisco 49ers.

Loyola did not qualify for the playoffs and has had three weeks to rest up. Despite only having five days to rest up after their second , senior running back C.J. Williams told the Baltimore Sun the team is ready.

"After a loss like [Gilman], I think me and my team just want to get back on that field and redeem ourselves," Williams told the paper. "It definitely helps playing Loyola, because who else would you want to play after that? This game is just big."

Meanwhile, Loyola will look to even up their record after a rough season, and a victory in the legendary rough-and-tumble rivalry would more than do the job.

Calvert Hall Loyola leads the series 48-35-8.

Tickets are $10 and are still on sale at both schools' bookstores. Some tickets may be available at the gate, but the game is expected to sell out. Game time is 10 a.m. Towson University's parking lots open at 7:30 a.m., but tailgating is prohibited.

Towson Patch will be reporting from the game, and you can also catch the