1996 Florida Citrus Bowl

1996 CompUSA Florida Citrus Bowl
Bowl Game
Ohio State Buckeyes Tennessee Volunteers
(11–1) (10–1)
14 20
Head coach: 
John Cooper		 Head coach: 
Phillip Fulmer
AP Coaches BA
T–4 5 5
AP Coaches BA
T–4 4 4
1 2 3 4 Total
Ohio State 7 0 0 7 14
Tennessee 0 7 7 6 20
Date January 1, 1996
Season 1995
Stadium Florida Citrus Bowl
Location Orlando, Florida
Attendance 70,797
Florida Citrus Bowl
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The 1996 Florida Citrus Bowl was a college football bowl game featuring the Ohio State Buckeyes of the Big Ten, against the Tennessee Volunteers of the SEC. The Buckeyes were sparked by their senior Heisman Trophy winner running back Eddie George. The Vols were led by sophomore quarterback Peyton Manning. Both teams entered the game with losses to rival teams.

The Buckeyes started of the season with a surprising win over the Notre Dame. However the media buzz around the Big Ten surrounded the Northwestern Wildcats who earned their way to an unbeaten conference run. Because the Buckeyes held the tiebreaker over the Wildcats, the only thing between the Buckeyes invitation in to the Rose Bowl and a possible National Championship was their rival the Michigan Wolverines. However, running back Tim Biakabutuka led the Wolverines to a 20-14 upset, sending the 'Cats to the Rose Bowl.

Tennessee started off the season with victories over East Carolina and Georgia, before heading off to Gainesville to play the rival Gators.[1] The Vols held a 30–21 halftime lead only to be outscored 41–7 in the second half, suffering a 62–37 defeat.[2] However, the team would go on to win their remaining 8 regular season games, including a 41–14 win over Alabama.[3][4] The Vols ended the season ranked third.[5]

Scoring summary

First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter

References

  1. ^ "Down Goes Frazier, But Huskers Still Roll". The New York Times (New York City, New York). 1995-09-10. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=990CE3D71E30F933A2575AC0A963958260. Retrieved 2007-12-24. 
  2. ^ Nobles, Charlie (1995-09-17). "For Gators, It's the Last 30 Minutes That Count". The New York Times (New York City, New York). http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=990CE1D7113FF934A2575AC0A963958260. Retrieved 2007-12-24. 
  3. ^ "Manning, Vols Bury Bama, 41–14". Miami, Florida: The Miami Herald. 1995-10-15. p. 3D. 
  4. ^ MacCambridge, Michael (2005). ESPN College Football Encyclopedia. ESPN Books. pp. 1516. ISBN 1-4013-3703-1. 
  5. ^ MacCambridge, Michael (2005). ESPN College Football asklasjdkljalskjLJSLkaEncyclopedia. ESPN Books. pp. 1393–1394. ISBN 1-4013-3703-1. 

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1995–96 NCAA football bowl game season
  • Las Vegas (Dec. 15)
  • Aloha (Dec. 25)
  • Copper (Dec. 27)
  • Alamo (Dec. 28)
  • Independence (Dec. 29)
  • Sun (Dec. 29)
  • Holiday (Dec. 29)
  • Liberty (Dec. 30)
  • Carquest (Dec. 30)
  • Peach (Dec. 30)
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  • Outback (Jan. 1)
  • Cotton (Jan. 1)
  • Florida Citrus (Jan. 1)
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