The Citrus Bowl has been a significant fixture in the college football landscape for over 75 years, establishing a rich history and tradition.
As it prepares to commemorate its remarkable 80th anniversary, there are countless reasons to acknowledge the positive influence it has had on both the sport itself and the vibrant Central Florida community.
To celebrate the milestone, Florida Citrus Sports plans a year-long celebration culminating in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 3 p.m., airing on ABC.
It’s the second straight season in which the game has taken place on New Year’s Eve after the College Football Playoff moved to the 12-game format. Last season, No. 21 Illinois pulled off a 21-17 upset of No. 14 South Carolina.
The game features the highest-ranked teams from the Big Ten and SEC, which are not featured in the playoff.
To celebrate FCS’ 80th anniversary, the group plans a variety of fan engagement initiatives and special tributes that will highlight memorable moments and their lasting impact on the community. More details will be announced at a later date.
The Pop-Tarts Bowl, meanwhile, will take place on Saturday, Dec. 27 at 3:30 p.m., also on ABC.
Last season, No. 18 Iowa State rallied for a last-minute win over No. 15 Miami, 42-41, as quarterback Rocco Becht scored on a 1-yard run with 56 seconds left to lift the Cyclones past the Hurricanes.
The game featured the highest-ranked teams from the ACC and Big 12, which were not included in the playoff.
Meanwhile, the StaffDNA Cure Bowl will take place at Camping World Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 5 p.m. on ESPN.
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