Who are the referees for Myrtle Beach Bowl 2024? Matchup details, key players to watch and more

The Myrtle Beach Bowl will be played on Monday at Brooks Stadium in Conway, South Carolina. The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers will face the UTSA Roadrunners.

Coastal Carolina (6-6, 3-5 in the Sun Belt), will look to end the season with a bowl win after fading down the stretch with two victories in its final seven games. Texas-San Antonio (6-6, 4-4 in the AAC) arrives at the Myrtle Beach Bowl exactly the opposite way, with four wins in its final six.

As for the officiating crew, bowl games are assigned to neutral crews, so here are the officials who will be in charge in Conway.

Who are the officials for the Myrtle Beach Bowl?

The officiating crew for this game comes from Conference USA and is headed by Rodney Burnette. This crew is experienced and has called high-profile games such as conference championship games and some bowl games, including the Frisco Bowl last season. Fun fact, UTSA also played in that game against Marshall.

Before becoming a college ref, Burnette served with the Marines and survived a bomb attack at the American Embassy in Beirut.

Here is a look at the entire crew for the Myrtle Beach Bowl.

• Rodney Burnette (Referee)
• Jonathan Forte (Umpire)
• Bob Pritchett (Head linesman)
• Stephen Henley (Line Judge)
• Stephen Hrdlicka (Field Judge)
• Maurice Pierre (Side Judge)
• Terry Woodford (Back Judge)
• Greg Mitchell (Center Judge)
• Doug Mercer (Alternate)
• Matt Stellges (Replay Official)
• Joel Hilliard (Clock Operator)

Players to watch in the Myrtle Beach Bowl

Braydon Bennett will look to carry the Coastal Carolina offense. - Source: Imagn

Both teams arrived at South Carolina in a very different fashion.

Texas-San Antonio won three of its last four games and also scored at least 38 points in five of its final six contests.

The Chanticleers are facing an uphill battle with several injuries and opt-outs. On defense, Matthew McDoom and Clev Lubin are out. The offensive side might be in worse shape, with zero passing attempts on their available roster as Ethan Vasko and Noah Kim entered the transfer portal.

Here are the key players to watch for the Myrtle Bach Bowl.

Owen McCown, quarterback, UTSA Roadrunners

The Roadrunners finished the season on fire offensively, as only Army could keep them under 30 points in their final six games. McCown passed for 3,170 yards, 24 touchdowns and nine interceptions during the season. He should be able to dissect the depleted Coastal Carolina defense.

Braydon Bennett, running back, Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

With no proven proven passers on the roster, Coastal may lean on the rushing game. Bennett led the team with 727 yards and 11 touchdowns, although he may split time with Christian Washington. UTSA has a tough rushing defense allowing 116.4 rushing yards per game, 21st in the country, so Bennett will have his work cut out for him.