Orange Bowl Game
FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, members of the Notre Dame football team sing after an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in South Bend, Ind. The Atlantic Coast Conference and Notre Dame are considering whether the Fighting Irish will give up their treasured football independence for the 2020 season play as a member of the league. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
AP sources: ACC, Notre Dame eye 2020 football membership

By Ralph D. Russo Jul. 24, 2020 11:44 AM EDT

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Jan. 01, 2020 09:47 AM EST
Jan. 2 1961 — George Blanda passes for three touchdowns and kicks a field goal and the extra points to give the Houston Oilers a 24-16...

Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins (3) breaks away from the pack to throw the ball during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Florida, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Perkins' brilliant Virginia run ends with Orange Bowl loss

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 31, 2019 12:37 AM EST

Florida head coach Dan Mullen, left, stands with running back Lamical Perine (2) after the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Virginia, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Florida won 36-28. Perine was the MVP. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Perine leads No. 6 Gators past Virginia 36-28 in Orange Bowl

By Steven Wine Dec. 30, 2019 11:54 PM EST

Virginia will seek Orange Bowl upset against No. 6 Florida

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 02:16 PM EST
Orange Bowl: Florida (10-2) at Virginia (9-4), Monday at 8 p.m. EST (ESPN). Line: Florida by 14 1/2. Series record:...

Virginia Cavaliers head coach Bronco Mendenhall, left, and Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen, right, pose for a photograph during a news conference for the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Florida plays Virginia in the Orange Bowl on Dec. 30. (AP Photo/Mario Houben)
Cavs try to take 'next step' in Orange Bowl against Gators

By Steven Wine Dec. 29, 2019 02:12 PM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Dec. 29, 2019 09:25 AM EST
Dec. 30 1956 — The New York Giants win the NFL title with a 47-7 rout of the Chicago Bears. 1962 — The Green Bay...

Utah State guard Abel Porter (15) passes past Florida forward Kerry Blackshear Jr. in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, part of the Orange Bowl Classic tournament, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Merrill's 21 points help Utah State beat Florida 65-62

By Steven Wine Dec. 21, 2019 05:02 PM EST

Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall, left, and Florida head coach Dan Mullen, right, listen during a news conference for the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, in Hollywood, Fla. Florida plays Virginia in the Orange Bowl Dec. 30 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Florida-Virginia bowl matchup: 'a lot of orange and blue'

By Steven Wine Dec. 11, 2019 06:40 PM EST

Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall, left, disputes a call during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. Virginia defeated Virginia Tech 39-30. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Orange Bowl to pit Florida against Virginia

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 04:55 PM EST

Florida head coach Dan Mullen, right, celebrates with his wife, Megan, left, and daughter Breelyn in front of fans after defeating Vanderbilt in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Unfamiliar rivals Florida, Virginia headed to Orange Bowl

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 08, 2019 04:25 PM EST

Ohio State offensive lineman Branden Bowen (76) holds the trophy as he leaves the field following the team's 34-21 win over Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, early Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
The Latest: Toledo left out of bowl berths despite 6-6 mark

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 12:39 PM EST

Florida's Henderson leaving school early, won't play in bowl

Dec. 06, 2019 05:43 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida cornerback CJ Henderson is forgoing his senior season, entering the NFL draft and skipping the team's bowl game. ...

Miami coach Manny Diaz, center, celebrates with players after Miami defeated Louisville 52-27 during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
‘U’ can go home again: Miami to visit FIU at Marlins Park

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 22, 2019 10:57 AM EST

Florida State coach Willie Taggart watches his team play Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Wake Forest won 22-20. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Miami, FSU to meet in matchup of teams badly needing a spark

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 28, 2019 03:22 PM EDT

Wake Forest quarterback Jamie Newman looks to pass against Elon in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. Wake Forest won 49-7. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
BC's running back tandem the next test for 4-0 Wake Forest

By Jimmy Golen Sep. 27, 2019 01:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2002 file photo, Florida's tight end Aaron Walker, (82) loses his helmet as he is hit by Miami defenders Sean Taylor (26) and Maurice Sikes (36) during the first quarter of a NCAA college football game, in Gainesville, Fla. The Florida-Miami series has been one-sided of late. The Hurricanes have won seven of the last eight and 12 of 16. But the teams separated by 300 miles have provided several instant classics and plenty of hard feelings over the previous 80 years. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack, File)
Rivalry renewed? Florida, Miami add to once-heated series

By Mark Long Aug. 20, 2019 04:45 PM EDT

Orange Bowl switched from Jan. 1 to Dec. 30 for primetime

By The Associated Press May. 13, 2019 01:23 PM EDT
This season's Orange Bowl is moving to Dec. 30, with a prime-time kickoff, after originally being scheduled to be played the afternoon of New Year's Day. ...

Clemson-Oklahoma to meet on football field in 2035, 2036

Mar. 27, 2019 12:42 PM EDT
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson and Oklahoma will play a home-and-home series in 2035 and 2036. The schools announced the two games Wednesday. ...

FIU says Miami game on Orange Bowl site will be 'magic'

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 16, 2019 01:55 PM EST
MIAMI (AP) — For FIU and Miami, playing on the site of the old Orange Bowl will be nostalgic. For the Miami Marlins, the game may just be a beginning. ...