Nov 16, 2022
ORLANDO, Florida — Bethune-Cookman University and Florida A&M University have reached an agreement to keep the Florida Blue Florida Classic in Orlando through the 2026 season. The renewal between the Florida Classic Consortium, made up of leadership from both universities, and Orlando-based Florida Citrus Sports was announced Wednesday by Bethune-Cookman University Interim President Dr. Lawrence Drake II and Florida A&M University President Dr. Larry Robinson. This year’s FAMU/B-CU rivalry game, scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Nov. 19, marks […]
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Nov 15, 2022
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Cheez-It® is doubling up on the absurdly cheezy college football action this season as it becomes the title sponsor of the new Cheez-It® Citrus Bowl. The Orlando-based postseason game features a matchup between teams from the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and Big Ten Conference at Camping World Stadium. The agreement between Florida Citrus Sports and Cheez-It came together in collaboration with Disney Advertising. In its fifth season as an NCAA football bowl game sponsor and official sponsor of […]
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Sep 12, 2022
Predict the 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl (Dec. 28) and the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl (Dec. 31) matchups below.
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May 26, 2022
Game dates and kickoff times for Orlando’s Cheez-It Bowl and Vrbo Citrus Bowl games were announced Thursday as part of ESPN’s 2022-23 college football schedule release. The 2022 Cheez-It Bowl, featuring top teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference and Big 12 Conference, will be played in its traditional window, on Thursday, Dec. 29. Kickoff will be at 5:30 p.m. ET at Camping World Stadium, and the game will be broadcast on ESPN. At last year’s game, Clemson cornerback Mario Goodrich […]
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May 19, 2022
Florida Citrus Sports announced a series of promotions and title changes as it prepares for the 2022 season. “Each of these individuals has made significant contributions to Florida Citrus Sports,” said CEO Steve Hogan. “It is an exciting time to be here, and I am looking forward to what we will do together.” Below are details on the staff changes: Matt Repchak – Chief Marketing Officer Matt joined Florida Citrus Sports in 2005 and begins his 18th season in 2022. […]
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May 13, 2022
Cathy Weeden, a longtime member of the Florida Citrus Sports family, will transition out of her current staff position as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer on May 15, 2022. The move begins a new chapter for the veteran sports executive. Before joining the FCS staff in 2013, Weeden had a long history with the organization in a volunteer and member capacity. She served on the board of directors and executive committee, including terms as president in 2008-09 and chairman in […]
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May 11, 2022
Our inaugural Driving Impact Celebrity Golf Classic presented by AdventHealth takes place Monday, May 16 at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club. Take a look below at the full celebrity lineup for Monday’s outing.
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Apr 01, 2022
As Florida Citrus Sports kicked off its 2022-23 season on April 1, Ed Dougherty, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Massey Services, officially took over as the organization’s 45th president, while outgoing president Paul Mears III of Hello! Destination Management began his one-year term as chairman. Dougherty will lead the day-to-day activities of the organization’s board of directors. In his role with Massey Services, Dougherty oversees all operations for the residential and commercial business in all six states […]
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Feb 02, 2022
They tell me the history of pro football in Orlando is cursed, and my initial reaction is polite skepticism. Orlando? With its football-crazed fan base? Rabid TV market? Florida Citrus Sports hosting the big-league Vrbo Citrus Bowl? Postcard weather? A Who’s Who of eventual or former NFL head coaches that included Steve Spurrier, Jack Pardee, Jim Haslett, and Jay Gruden? Sounds like a lot of positives. “I wouldn’t use that word,” said Lee Corso, the ESPN college football analyst who […]
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Jan 27, 2022
If your bowl-season shopping list includes drama, late-game heroics, and come-from-behind victories, all gift-wrapped in an assortment of heartwarming backstories, then your cart overflowed with the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl. Close as it was, the final score — Kentucky 20, Iowa 17 — barely hinted at the richness of details that went into making the 75th annual rumble in Orlando among the most satisfying of all the postseason tussles, including — yes, including — the College Football Playoff games. That’s […]
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Jan 26, 2022
A healthy dose of history highlighted the 2021 Cheez-It Bowl, played in Orlando on Dec. 29 and hosted by Florida Citrus Sports. Clemson ended a memorable week with a 20-13 win over Iowa State in Camping World Stadium, a game and experience that had both coaches raving. “The opportunity to bring our football team and our program to Orlando was phenomenal,” Iowa State coach Matt Campbell said. “The events, the time, the effort that the leadership put into making this […]
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Jan 24, 2022
Bad Bunny takes the stage for his first Orlando stadium show this summer, bringing the heat to Camping World Stadium for a Friday night party you won’t want to miss! It’s undeniable that Bad Bunny is one of the hottest Latin trap stars of our time, and the numbers prove it. As of 2018, the Puerto Rican vocalist boasts 7 billion streams on YouTube, making him one of the top three artists dominating the platform. And that’s before releasing his […]
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Jan 04, 2022
If you’re looking for some exciting college football action, look no further than Orlando, Florida, where you’ll find the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl and Cheez-It Bowl. While they may not have the fanfare of other bowl matchups, both games have had their share of unforgettable moments over the years. Even if your favorite team or alma mater isn’t playing in either bowl game, these matches have proven to be most interesting, especially in recent years. Whether it’s the record-breaking fourth quarter […]
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Dec 13, 2021
Legendary musician and songwriter Billy Joel will make his long-awaited return to Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Saturday, March 12, 2022. Having sold 150 million records over the past quarter-century, scoring 33 consecutive Top 40 hits, Joel ranks as one of the most popular recording artists and respected entertainers in history. The singer, songwriter and composer is the sixth best-selling recording artist of all time and the third best-selling solo artist. Tickets go on sale to the general public […]
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Dec 10, 2021
The Cheez-It Bowl and the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl are right around the corner. If you plan to attend either of these games, now is the time to start preparing your travel plans. In particular, it will help to plan your transportation to and from the game. Fortunately, there are plenty of transportation options that will get you to the Cheez-It Bowl and the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl at Camping World Stadium. Let’s take a look at the many different transportation options for […]
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Dec 09, 2021
There are few experiences more fun than going to a stadium and watching your favorite team play, and one of them happens in the parking lot in the hours leading up to game time. Tailgating is one of the most popular social gatherings in sports where friends meet and enjoy a celebratory warm-up with food, drinks, and lots of team spirit. To ensure you’re getting the most out of your next game-day experience, we explain everything your need to know […]
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Dec 08, 2021
If you’re trying to find the best gifts for the sports fan in your life, it’s never been easier to find unique and memorable gifts for sports fans of all ages. While you can opt for the typical sports-related gift such as a jersey, a mug, or a car decal, there are also plenty of options for a more individualized way of showing the sports fan in your life just how much they are mean to you. So, if you’re […]
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Dec 07, 2021
With the college football postseason right around the corner, fans eagerly await the three games that decide the college football champions. But what about all of the other postseason games? This year alone, over 40 postseason college games will occur after the regular season. And each of them brings plenty of excitement and glory on their own. So, how does the college football postseason work? What are “bowl” games? And how do teams get picked to play in one bowl […]
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Dec 05, 2021
The 2021-22 bowl lineup is set! Orlando will host the No. 15 Iowa Hawkeyes (10-3, 7-2 Big Ten) and the No. 22 Kentucky Wildcats (9-3, 5-3 SEC) in the Vrbo Citrus Bowl on January 1, while the No. 19 Clemson Tigers (9-3, 6-2 ACC) and the Iowa State Cyclones (7-5, 5-4 Big 12) square off in the Cheez-It Bowl on December 29. BUY VRBO CITRUS BOWL TICKETS BUY CHEEZ-IT BOWL TICKETS Vrbo Citrus Bowl The No. 22 Kentucky Wildcats (9-3, […]
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Nov 30, 2021
Pop Warner Little Scholars, the nation’s oldest and most prominent youth football organization, and Florida Citrus Sports today announced that Orlando will continue to play host to the historic Pop Warner Super Bowl and Cheer & Dance National Championships, which combine to draw 10,000 Pop Warner student-athletes and their families from around the country and internationally each December. Under the new long-term agreement, the 60,000-seat Camping World Stadium, which has hosted the NFL Pro Bowl and major college bowl games, […]
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