Bowl games, for the most part, are inherently silly. Outside of the College Football Playoff, they feature two teams with little in terms of established history or geographical interest playing in a game barely effects the final standings.

The Citrus Bowl, played annually in Orlando since 1947, is the seventh-oldest bowl game in the country. It traditionally features top teams from the Big Ten and SEC, drawing fans from across the country.

Jan. 1, 2019 — Kentucky 27, Penn St. 24 Jan. 1, 2011 — Alabama 49, Michigan St. 7 Jan. 1, 2009 — Georgia 24, Michigan St. 12 Jan. 1, 2003 — Auburn 13, Penn St. 9 Jan. 1, 1998 — Florida 21, Penn St. 6 Jan. 1, 1996 — Tennessee 20, Ohio St. 14 Jan. 2, 1995 — Alabama 24, Ohio St. 17 Jan. 1, 1993 — Georgia 21, Ohio St. 14

The Cheez-Its mascot was responsible for officiating a wedding ceremony during the 2024 Citrus Bowl between South Carolina and Illinois.

The South Carolina football team ended 2024 with a dud instead of fireworks on New Year's Eve.In Orland, the Gamecocks fell to Illinois 21-17 at this year's Che

South Carolina and Illinois are set to face off in the Chee-It Citrus Bowl this afternoon at Camping World Stadium.