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Dec 31, 2013
Capital One Bowl fans will be treated to a duel of elite rushing attacks on Wednesday afternoon. Though the Big Ten has the reputation for power runners – with Wisconsin’s Melvin Gordon and James White as prime examples – South Carolina sophomore Mike Davis will have a chance to demonstrate the SEC’s ground skills. At 5’9’’, 215 pounds, Mike Davis has become a huge asset to South Carolina’s running game, finishing fourth in the SEC with 103 yards per game […]
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Dec 31, 2013
December 19, 2008, was a special day for Wisconsin teammates Conor O’Neill and Dezmen Southward. Five years ago, O’Neill and Southward won a Florida state championship at St. Thomas Aquinas High School of Fort Lauderdale in the last game of their high school careers. The Raiders defeated Lakeland, 56-7, at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando. On January 1, they return to the same stadium for their last game as college players. “I guess I haven’t even thought about […]
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Dec 30, 2013
Important fan information before the game. Parking, Transportation & Shuttle Information Stadium parking lots open at 7:00 a.m. on January 1. In order to park in a stadium lot, you must purchase your pass in advance at ClickAndPark.com. Overnight RV parking must also be purchased in advance via ClickAndPark.com. Overnight RV parking begins at 8:00 a.m. one day prior to the game. See Parking Map Fans who do not have a pre-purchased pass are encouraged to use the City of […]
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Dec 26, 2013
One week from today, a Central Florida tradition returns to Downtown Orlando when the Florida Citrus Parade winds down Orange Avenue and back up Rosalind Avenue on its way to Lake Eola Park. This year, a pair of Heisman winners join an Orlando resident and reigning champion golfer as the headline talent. The parade steps off at 10:00 a.m. next Monday, December 30. Two Heisman Trophy winners will represent the Capital One Bowl teams as VIP guests in the parade. […]
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Dec 11, 2013
Capital One is recognizing superfans of Wisconsin and South Carolina for the month of December, and giving you a chance to be the “Fan of the Day” and win a pair of tickets to the 2014 Capital One Bowl. To enter, snap a photo demonstrating why you are the biggest fan of your team and send it to us at the @CapitalOneBowl Twitter account using the hashtag #CapitalOneBowl. Once a day, we’ll choose the biggest fan – alternating between Badgers […]
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Dec 10, 2013
NFL.com– Capital One Bowl ranked 3rd Sports On Earth– Capital One Bowl ranked 8th SB Nation– Capital One Bowl ranked 7th CBSSports.com– Capital One Bowl ranked 6th Crystal Ball Run– Capital One Bowl ranked 5th ESPN– Capital One Bowl ranked 6th Lost Letterman– Capital One Bowl ranked 8th Yahoo–Capital One Bowl ranked 5th Athlon Sports– Capital One Bowl ranked 5th Composite Average results– Capital One Bowl average ranking: 5.9 The Capital One Bowl ranks as a top 5 bowl matchup […]
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Dec 08, 2013
The 68th annual Capital One Bowl features the first ever matchup between South Carolina and Wisconsin. Both teams enter the game ranked as the Gamecocks have risen to ninth in the country behind five-straight wins, while the Badgers sit at No. 19 after a 9-3 regular season. South Carolina will be the designated home team for the New Year’s Day matchup, kicking off at 1 p.m. at the Florida Citrus Bowl. Here are quick facts about the two programs: South […]
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Dec 08, 2013
The South Carolina Gamecocks will play the Wisconsin Badgers in the 2014 Capital One Bowl. The 68th edition of the New Year’s Day classic will be played on January 1, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. from Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium and will be televised nationally by ESPN on ABC. South Carolina makes its second Capital One Bowl appearance in three seasons, having beaten Nebraska in the 2012 edition of the game. The Gamecocks finished the regular season 10-2 for the third-straight […]
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Dec 05, 2013
Big Ten Championship: No. 2 Ohio State (12-0, 8-0 Big Ten) at No. 10 Michigan State (11-1, 8-0 Big Ten) Ohio State leads series 28-12 (Last meeting September 29, 2012: Ohio State 17, Michigan State 16) Big Ten football gets the big time spotlight on Saturday night as two top ten conference foes face each other for the Big Ten Championship. For Michigan State, they can clinch a spot in a BCS game just one year after going 6-6, while […]
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Dec 04, 2013
Missouri makes it first appearance in the SEC Championship game this weekend facing Auburn in a matchup of top five teams. Both teams are also in the running for the Capital One Bowl along with Alabama, LSU and South Carolina. Depending on where the SEC’s expected two BCS bids fall, here’s a snapshot look at the five teams in contention for the SEC’s slot in the New Year’s Day bowl. Teams are listed alphabetically. No. 4 Alabama Record: 11-1 (7-1 […]
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