Russell Athletic Bowl

Russell Athletic Bowl (1990-2021)

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The Russell Athletic Bowl is an annual college football bowl game that is played in Orlando, Florida, at the Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium. The bowl is operated by Florida Citrus Sports, a non-profit group which also organizes the Citrus Bowl and Florida Classic. The bowl was founded in 1990 by Raycom and was originally played at Joe Robbie Stadium outside of the city of Miami. It went by the name Blockbuster Bowl, CarQuest Bowl, and the MicronPC Bowl. In 2001, the bowl changed hands, and was relocated to Orlando. The bowl briefly became known as the Tangerine Bowl, a historic moniker, which was the original title of the game now known as the Citrus Bowl. Foot Locker, the parent company of Champs Sports, purchased naming rights in 2004, naming it the Champs Sports Bowl. On June 18, 2012, naming rights were purchased by Russell Athletic for the 2012–2015 games. The game currently has tie-ins with the ACC and Big 12.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday at 17:30 (210 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
2021-12-29Cheez-It BowlDec 29, 2021
2016-12-282016 Russell Athletic Bowl: Miami Hurricanes (8-4) vs. #16 West Virginia Mountaineers (10-2)Dec 28, 2016
2015-12-292015 Russell Athletic Bowl: #10 North Carolina Tar Heels (11-2) vs. #17 Baylor Bears (9-3)Dec 29, 2015
1990-12-281990 Russell Athletic Bowl: 9-2 Penn State Nittany Lions vs. 9-2 Florida State SeminolesDec 28, 1990
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Russell Athletic Bowl premiere?

Russell Athletic Bowl premiered on December 28, 1990.

Who were the teams that played in the first Russell Athletic Bowl?

The first Russell Athletic Bowl was played between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Virginia Cavaliers.

Where was the first Russell Athletic Bowl held?

The first Russell Athletic Bowl was held at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida.

Which team won the first-ever Russell Athletic Bowl?

The Indiana Hoosiers won the first-ever Russell Athletic Bowl by defeating the Virginia Cavaliers 24-20.

Who was awarded the MVP of the first Russell Athletic Bowl?

Indiana quarterback, Trent Green was awarded the MVP of the first-ever Russell Athletic Bowl.

Which conference was represented in the first four Russell Athletic Bowls?

The Big Ten and the ACC were both represented in the first four Russell Athletic Bowls.

Which team won the 1992 Russell Athletic Bowl?

The Boston College Eagles won the 1992 Russell Athletic Bowl by defeating the Virginia Tech Hokies 38-20.

Which team won the 1994 Russell Athletic Bowl?

The Boston College Eagles won the 1994 Russell Athletic Bowl by defeating the West Virginia Mountaineers 30-23.

Who was awarded the MVP of the 1995 Russell Athletic Bowl?

North Carolina State's quarterback, Jamie Barnette, was awarded the MVP of the 1995 Russell Athletic Bowl.

Which team won the 1996 Russell Athletic Bowl?

The Miami Hurricanes won the 1996 Russell Athletic Bowl by defeating the Virginia Cavaliers 31-21.

Who was the head coach of the Miami Hurricanes during the 1996 Russell Athletic Bowl?

The head coach of the Miami Hurricanes during the 1996 Russell Athletic Bowl was Butch Davis.

Which team won the 1998 Russell Athletic Bowl?

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets won the 1998 Russell Athletic Bowl by defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 35-28.

Also known as

  • Blockbuster Bowl (United States)
  • CarQuest Bowl (United States)
  • MicronPC Bowl (United States)
  • Tangerine Bowl (United States)
  • Champs Sports Bowl (United States)

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