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Oct 30, 2019

Week 9 Projections presented by AdventHealth: Tigers, Badgers dominate media picks

Week 9 is in the books (check out the week 9 recap here, if you missed it), and college football media from around the country have released their latest bowl projections. Quick Reminder: If a Big Ten team is assigned to play in a non-semifinal Orange Bowl, the Citrus Bowl will host the top non-CFP selection from the Atlantic Coast Conference against the top non-CFP selection from the SEC. The 2019-20 season is the final year that rule will be in […]

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Oct 28, 2019

SEC & Big Ten Week 9 Roundup: LSU holds on for third Top-10 victory

In a game that came down to the wire, LSU was able to hold off Auburn 23-20 in Death Valley on Saturday to earn its third victory over an AP Top 10 team this season. LSU was then rewarded for its success on Sunday, when the Tigers leapfrogged Alabama for the No. 1 spot in the latest AP poll. In a battle of Tigers, Auburn’s defense lived up to its reputation early, as the potent LSU offense was held to […]

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Oct 28, 2019

Vrbo Extends Title Sponsorship of Citrus Bowl

Vrbo®, the go-to place for families and friends to book vacation homes, cabins and condos, announced today the renewal of its title sponsorship of the Citrus Bowl, continuing its relationship with ESPN and Florida Citrus Sports (FCS). “Connecting families and giving them memorable experiences together is core to everything we do at Vrbo,” said Judy Kay, senior vice president of strategy at Vrbo. “We are thrilled to team up with Florida Citrus Sports again because of their dedication to serving […]

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Oct 25, 2019

SEC & Big Ten Week 9 Preview: Two Top-10 Tigers Tango in Death Valley

No. 9 Auburn (6-1) at No. 2 LSU (7-0) at 3:30 p.m. on CBS One of the nation’s best offenses will clash with one of the country’s top defenses as Auburn travels to Death Valley to face off against LSU in a Top-10 SEC matchup Saturday afternoon. Although LSU has defeated Auburn in each of the last nine matchups in Baton Rouge, 10 of the past 15 meetings in the series have been decided by seven points or less. Further, […]

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Oct 23, 2019

Week 8 Projections presented by AdventHealth: Upsets shake things up

Week 8 is in the books (check out the week 8 recap here, if you missed it), and college football media from around the country have released their latest bowl projections. Quick Reminder: If a Big Ten team is assigned to play in a non-semifinal Orange Bowl, the Citrus Bowl will host the top non-CFP selection from the Atlantic Coast Conference against the top non-CFP selection from the SEC. The 2019-20 season is the final year that rule will be […]

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Oct 21, 2019

SEC & Big Ten Week 8 Roundup: Illinois uses two late takeaways to stun Wisconsin

Wisconsin entered Saturday’s game against Illinois having never trailed in any game this season. However, two costly turnovers down the stretch on Saturday gave the Fighting Illini a chance to knock of the sixth-ranked Badgers with a last second field goal. Wisconsin led 23-14 with 8 minutes remaining in the game, but a Jonathan Taylor fumble at the Illinois 19 shifted the momentum. Illinois then capitalized, as Brandon Peters led the Illini down the field before hitting Josh Imatorbhebhe for […]

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Oct 18, 2019

SEC & Big Ten Week 8 Preview: Michigan, Penn State set for Top-25 clash in Beaver Stadium

This Saturday, No. 16 Michigan heads to State College to take on No. 7 Penn State in a Top-25 showdown under the lights at Beaver Stadium. The Wolverines will be looking to win their second game in a row against the Nittany Lions while Penn State looks to improve to 7-0 on the year. This will be the 23rd overall meeting between these two teams. Michigan leads the series 14-8. Now let’s take a closer look at the teams: Michigan […]

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Oct 16, 2019

Week 7 Projections presented by AdventHealth: Florida still the popular media pick

Week 7 is in the books (check out the week 7 recap here, if you missed it), and college football media from around the country have released their latest bowl projections. Quick Reminder: If a Big Ten team is assigned to play in a non-semifinal Orange Bowl, the Citrus Bowl will host the top non-CFP selection from the Atlantic Coast Conference against the top non-CFP selection from the SEC. The 2019-20 season is the final year that rule will be […]

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Oct 14, 2019

SEC & Big Ten Week 7 Roundup: Gamecocks pull off shocker in Athens

South Carolina kicker Parker White drilled a 23-yard field goal in the second overtime and Georgia kicker Rodrigo Blankenship was unable to convert from 42 yards as the Gamecocks held on to upset the No. 3 Bulldogs in Athens on Saturday. The Gamecocks defense forced four turnovers on the day including three interceptions by Israel Mukuamu, one of which was returned 53 yards for a touchdown to give the Gamecocks a 17-10 lead at halftime. South Carolina maintained that lead […]

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Oct 11, 2019

SEC & Big Ten Week 7 Preview: Gators, Tiger meet in Death Valley

No. 7 Florida (6-0) at No. 5 LSU (5-0) at 8 p.m. on ESPN This week, the Florida Gators head to Baton Rouge to face the fifth-ranked LSU Tigers in Death Valley. Both teams head into the game undefeated. As Florida seeks its second consecutive victory over top 10 team, LSU will fight for their sixth win this season. This is the first Florida-LSU matchup since 2015 in which both teams are ranked in the Top 10. Now, let’s take […]

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