Which teams are playing in the Champs Sports Bowl?
Champs Sports Bowl From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Champs Sports Bowl ChampsSportsBowlLogo.png Champs Sports Bowl logo Stadium Citrus Bowl Location Orlando, Florida Previous Stadiums Joe Robbie Stadium/Pro Player Stadium (1990-2000) Previous Locations Miami Gardens, Florida (1990-2000) Operated 1990-present Conference Tie-ins Big East Conference, ACC Payout US$2,250,000 (As of 2006[update]) Sponsors Blockbuster (1990-1993) Carquest (1994-1997) MicronPC (1998-2000) Mazda (2002-2003) Champs Sports (2004-present) Former names Sunshine Classic (1990) Blockbuster Bowl (1990-1993) Carquest Bowl (1994-1997) MicronPC Bowl (1998-1999) MicronPC.com Bowl (2000) Visit Florida Tangerine Bowl (2001) Mazda Tangerine Bowl (2002-2003) 2008 Matchup Florida State vs. Wisconsin (FSU 42-13) 2009 Matchup Miami vs. Wisconsin (December 29) The Champs Sports Bowl is an annual college football bowl game that is played in Orlando,
University of Miami football fans, get your vehicles ready. You will be able to drive to this year’s bowl game. The Hurricanes (9-3, 5-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) have accepted an invitation to play in the Champs Sports Bowl against 24th-ranked Wisconsin (9-3, 5-3 Big 10) on Dec. 29 at the Florida Citrus Bowl in Orlando. The game begins at 8 p.m. and will be televised by ESPN. The Hurricanes, who rose Sunday to No. 14 in The Associated Press rankings, No. 15 in the coaches’ poll and No. 15 in the final BCS standings, have not played a bowl game in Florida since they defeated Florida State in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 1, 2004 — after the 2003 season. “We’re ecstatic to have such a great opportunity to play Wisconsin,” UM coach Randy Shannon said. “Our following in-state has been great. We’re expecting our fan base to be there in full control and try to take the whole stadium over.” Said Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan: “I just can’t tell you how excited we are here in Orlando
Miami will face Wisconsin in the Dec. 29 Champs Sports Bowl in Orlando with a chance for its first 10-win season since 2003. The No. 14 Hurricanes (9-3) are hoping to use the game to propel themselves into next year and perhaps get a higher preseason ranking. Miami has improved in each of the three years under coach Randy Shannon, and next season’s expectations will be even higher. They can get a head start with a win over the Badgers. Sources: http://www.google.
