The Citrus Bowl has been a major fixture within the faculty soccer panorama for over 75 years, establishing a wealthy historical past and custom.
Because it prepares to commemorate its outstanding eightieth anniversary, there are numerous causes to acknowledge the constructive affect it has had on each the game itself and the colourful Central Florida neighborhood.
To have a good time the milestone, Florida Citrus Sports activities plans a year-long celebration culminating within the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, scheduled to happen on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 3 p.m., airing on ABC.
It’s the second straight season through which the sport has taken place on New 12 months’s Eve after the Faculty Soccer Playoff moved to the 12-game format. Final season, No. 21 Illinois pulled off a 21-17 upset of No. 14 South Carolina.
The sport options the highest-ranked groups from the Massive Ten and SEC, which aren’t featured within the playoff.
To have a good time FCS’ eightieth anniversary, the group plans quite a lot of fan engagement initiatives and particular tributes that can spotlight memorable moments and their lasting affect on the neighborhood. Extra particulars can be introduced at a later date.
The Pop-Tarts Bowl, in the meantime, will happen on Saturday, Dec. 27 at 3:30 p.m., additionally on ABC.
Final season, No. 18 Iowa State rallied for a last-minute win over No. 15 Miami, 42-41, as quarterback Rocco Becht scored on a 1-yard run with 56 seconds left to elevate the Cyclones previous the Hurricanes.
The sport featured the highest-ranked groups from the ACC and Massive 12, which weren’t included within the playoff.
In the meantime, the StaffDNA Remedy Bowl will happen at Tenting World Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 5 p.m. on ESPN.
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