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Dec 27, 2019
By Zach Seifter, Florida Citrus Sports ORLANDO, Fla. — It may not be for all the Tostitos, but anytime it’s Alabama, it’s a big game. The Crimson Tide, winners of five national titles in the last 10 years, are the gold standard in college football, led by arguably the greatest college football coach of all time in Nick Saban. Typically, a 10-2 season and a trip to the Vrbo Citrus Bowl would be considered a pretty good season. And, well, […]
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Dec 18, 2019
The NFL released its Pro Bowl rosters this week, with four former Citrus Bowl participants selected to appear in the game, which will take place on Sunday, Jan. 26 at 3 p.m. at Camping World Stadium. The list includes 2016 Heisman Trophy winner and vote leader Lamar Jackson, along with Maurkice Pouncey who will be making his eighth Pro Bowl appearance. The full list of Citrus Bowl alumni on this year’s rosters can be found below: Maurkice Pouncey (2008- Florida) […]
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Dec 10, 2019
College football returns to Orlando this January for the 2020 VRBO Citrus Bowl! Experience the action LIVE from Camping World Stadium with an Official Ticket Package from PRIMESPORT, the Official VIP Hospitality & Travel Provider of the Citrus Bowl. PRIMESPORT, a division of On Location Experiences, is the leader in providing direct access to the largest events in sports and entertainment. In partnering with the VRBO Citrus Bowl, fans can securely purchase official game tickets and access through PRIMESPORT for […]
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Dec 08, 2019
The No. 13 Alabama Crimson Tide (10-2, 6-2 SEC) and the 14th-ranked Michigan Wolverines (9-3, 6-3 Big Ten) will meet in the Vrbo Citrus Bowl. Florida Citrus Sports chairman Tom Sittema and CEO Steve Hogan announced the matchup today on behalf of the organization’s Team Selection Committee. The 74th edition of the game will take place at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1 at Camping World Stadium and will be televised nationally by ABC. This year’s Vrbo Citrus Bowl will […]
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Dec 05, 2019
Pregame Hospitality The Mercedes-Benz of South Orlando Hospitality Pavilion is back this year to provide the ultimate tailgating experience to fans. Starting three hours before kickoff, fans can enjoy this climate-controlled VIP area next to Camping World Stadium featuring lounge seating and all-inclusive food and beverage while the team marching bands make special private performances. Tickets are available for the Vrbo Citrus Bowl for $85, all children two years and older will require a ticket. Members of Florida Citrus Sports […]
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Dec 04, 2019
The regular season is in the books (check out all our projection stories here, if you missed them), and college football media from around the country have been publishing latest bowl projections all year. We went back through the projections and identified each week’s most popular Vrbo Citrus Bowl projected teams by conference. 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 […]
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Dec 02, 2019
Auburn and Alabama did not disappoint as the two in-state rivals delivered an Iron Bowl classic in front of 87,000 fans at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The two teams accounted for 869 total offensive yards and 93 total points as Auburn escaped with a 48-45 win on Saturday. Running back Shaun Shivers provided the difference, as he scored on his only carry of the game — an 11-yard run with 8:08 left to put the Tigers ahead. Following the go-ahead score, ‘Bama […]
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