There’s no question which city woke up feelin’ the cheeziest this past holiday season as Orlando played host to both the Cheez-It Bowl (Florida State vs. Oklahoma on Dec. 29) and Cheez-It Citrus Bowl (LSU vs. Purdue on Jan. 2).
Read MoreBy Collin Thomas Florida Citrus Sports Showered with purple and gold confetti and Cheez-It crackers from his onlooking teammates, a touchdown catching (and throwing) Cheez-It Citrus Bowl MVP was crowned. “It’s a big stage to come out in Orlando in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl and come out at a high level and win the MVP award,” LSU sophomore wide receiver Malik Nabers said. “I’m very happy with the outcome of this game and hoping to carry on into next year.” […]
Read MoreBy Michaelea Neal Florida Citrus Sports After four consecutive punts and down 28 points, it felt like now or never for the PurdueBoilermakers with eight minutes left in the first half of the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. Purdue quarterback Austin Burton was ready to go for it on fourth-and-one after running it himself to get the Boilermakers in position to move the chains. Purdue set up for a quick snap, but the Louisiana State Tigers called a timeout. Purdue sent out […]
Read MoreBy Michaelea Neal Florida Citrus Sports The Louisiana State Tigers and Purdue Boilermakers, who reached respective conference championship games in the SEC and Big Ten, have grown accustomed to physical matchups and are preparing for another one in the 2023 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Monday. LSU won the SEC’s West Division in its first year under head coach Brian Kelly and believes a win here can continue to build momentum for their future. Purdue won the Big Ten West and […]
Read MoreBy Collin Thomas Florida Citrus Sports ORLANDO, Florida — Ahead of Purdue’s last-second win against Nebraska in November 2019, former Purdue quarterback Drew Brees gave the Boilermakers a motivational pep talk during his bye week with the New Orleans Saints. Just over three years later, Brees is back and again has a chance to help motivate the Boilermakers to a win — this time with an interim assistant coach title for their matchup against LSU in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl […]
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