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Nov 02, 2015

Week 9 SEC & Big Ten Recap: Florida Beats Georgia, Michigan Holds Off Minnesota

#11 Florida 27, Georgia 3 The Gators (7-1, 5-1 SEC) are one conference victory away from clinching the SEC East after defeating the Bulldogs (5-3, 3-3 SEC) in Jacksonville Saturday. Florida’s standout defense held Georgia to 223 total yards, with only 69 rushing yards, and racked up four interceptions. The Gators’ offense totaled 413 yards, with WR Antonio Callaway registering 110 yards and one score. RB Kelvin Taylor delivered another big game at EverBank field — the stadium his father, […]

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Oct 28, 2015

Week 8 Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl Projections

After Ole Miss defeated Texas A&M, the Rebels found their way back into the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl projections. The media have three other favorites from the SEC to make it to Orlando. On the Big Ten side, the projections focus on three different teams. Here are the latest projections for the 70th annual Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl. Jerry Palm (CBSSports.com):  Michigan vs. Florida Jason Kirk (SBNation):  Iowa vs. Florida Brian Bennett (ESPN Big Ten Blog): Iowa David […]

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Oct 21, 2015

Week 7 Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl Projections

After week seven in the SEC & Big Ten that saw one of the craziest finishes in college football history, the college football media have three favorites from the SEC and four from the Big Ten. For the third consecutive week, Florida is the most popular pick out of the SEC while Michigan is the new favorite for the Big Ten. Here are the latest projections for the 70th annual Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl. Jerry Palm (CBSSports.com):  Michigan vs. […]

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Oct 19, 2015

Week 7 Big Ten & SEC Recap

#7 Michigan State 27, #12 Michigan 23 In one of the most dramatic finishes in college football history, the Spartans (7-0, 3-0 Big Ten) defeated the Wolverines (5-2, 2-1 Big Ten) in Ann Arbor. With 10 seconds remaining, Michigan was set to punt, but a bobbled snap turned into a 38-yard touchdown for Michigan State sophomore Jalen Watts-Jackson. Spartans’ QB Connor Cook went 18-of-39 for 328 yards and a touchdown, while WR Aaron Burbridge caught nine passes for 132 yards. […]

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Oct 15, 2015

Week 7 Big Ten & SEC Preview

In the seventh week of the college football season, members of the Florida Citrus Sports Team Selection Committee are making visits all throughout SEC and Big Ten country, meeting with fans across both conferences in advance of the 70th Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl on January 1. #10 Alabama (5-1, 2-1 SEC) will face off against #9 Texas A&M (5-0, 2-0 SEC) in College Station. The Aggies look to win their sixth straight to open the season for the first time […]

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Oct 14, 2015

Week 6 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl Projections

After six weeks of football the college football media have two favorites out of the SEC and five from the Big Ten. For the second week in a row, Florida is the most popular pick out of the SEC while Michigan State is the new popular Big Ten pick. Here are your week six projections for the 70th annual Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl. Jerry Palm (CBSSports.com):  Michigan State vs. Florida Jason Kirk (SBNation):  Michigan State vs. Florida Brian Bennett […]

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Oct 12, 2015

Week 6 Big Ten & SEC Recap

#18 Michigan 38, #13 Northwestern 0 The Wolverines (5-1, 2-0 Big Ten) upset the Wildcats (5-1, 1-1 Big Ten) in Ann Arbor, scoring on offense, defense, and special teams. Senior Jehu Chesson opened the game up Michigan with a 96-yard kick return for a touchdown. Prior to Saturday, Northwestern was giving up a nation-low seven points per game. QB Clayton Thorson was 13-of-27 for 106 yards for the Wildcats, and Justin Jackson was held to only 25 rushing yards after […]

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Oct 09, 2015

Week 6 SEC & Big Ten Preview

In the sixth week of the college football season, members of the Florida Citrus Sports Team Selection Committee are making visits all throughout SEC and Big Ten country, meeting with fans across both conferences in advance of the 70th Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl on January 1.   #13 Northwestern (5-0, 1-0 Big Ten) makes a visit to the Big House to take on #18 Michigan (4-1, 1-0 Big Ten) for a big time conference clash. The Wildcats and the […]

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Oct 07, 2015

Week 5 Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl Projections

After a win over Ole Miss last weekend, Florida became one of the media favorites from the SEC to come to Orlando. Coincidentally, Ole Miss, who would be making its first Orlando appearance, was the other SEC favorite. For a second straight week Michigan is the most popular Big Ten pick. Here are your week five projections for the 70th annual Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl. Jerry Palm (CBSSports.com):  Michigan vs. Ole Miss Jason Kirk (SBNation):  Michigan State vs. Ole […]

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Oct 05, 2015

Week 5 SEC & Big Ten Recap: Florida Upsets Ole Miss, Northwestern Stays Undefeated

Members of the Florida Citrus Sports Team Selection Committee traveled throughout SEC and Big Ten country this weekend, meeting with fans across both conferences in preparation of the 70th annual Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl.   #25 Florida 38, #3 Ole Miss 10 The Gators (5-0, 3-0 SEC) upset the Rebels (4-1, 2-1 SEC) in the Swamp Saturday night. Florida QB Will Grier came into the game battling a stomach virus, but looked sharp as he passed for 271 yards […]

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