Ranking College Football Bowl Games Played in Florida
By Jason Parker
No. 3 – TaxSlayer Bowl (EverBank Field, Jacksonville) Established 1946
One year before Orlando got their first bowl game, the city of Jacksonville got into action at a time where there were literally just a handful of games – making it the sixth oldest game (behind the Rose, Orange, Sugar, Sun and Cotton Bowls). The Seminoles have an undefeated record in this bowl game as well, coming up with six wins in their seven appearances (with one tie) – including the final game for legendary head coach Bobby Bowden at the end of the 2009 season.
No. 2 – Outback Bowl (Raymond James Stadium, Tampa) Established 1986
Once called the Hall of Fame Bowl, this game was awesome back in the 1990’s and early 2000’s since it was usually played at 11 a.m. on New Year’s Day, giving fans a chance to enjoy some college football early after a late night of partying. Game tie-ins are with the Big Ten and SEC, so the Seminoles won’t get to play in it – but FSU fans can still win now that each team is associated with an appetizer from its title sponsor. It’s all about team Bloomin’ Onion…unless they are tied to those Crocs from Gainesville.