The Champs Sports Bowl is aptly named, because it is often a faceoff of two of the top teams in college football. For the
2010 Champs Sports Bowl, it came down to a matchup between the West Virginia Mountaineers and the NC State Wolfpack. The NC
State Wolfpack won 23-7, and the 2011 Champs Sports Bowl will bring more top action.
Although it has only had its current moniker since 2004, the Champs Sports Bowl has a rich legacy in NCAA football. It began back in 1990 as the Blockbuster
Bowl in Miami. From there, it was renamed the Carquest Bowl (1994-1997), the Micronpc Bowl (1998-1999), the Micronpc.com Bowl
(2000), the Visit Florida Tangerine Bowl (2001) and the Mazda Tangerine Bowl (2002-2003).
The Champs Sports Bowl is hosted at the Florida
Citrus Bowl in Orlando, which is also the home of the Capital One Bowl. The Citrus Bowl first opened in 1936 and featured
a capacity of 10,000. Many renovations to the Citrus Bowl have modernized the stadium and increased the capacity to more than
70,000. The Citrus Bowl hosts a variety of sports events throughout the year.
Heading out to see the Champs Sports Bowl this year should be an easy choice for any college football fan. After all, the
Champs Sports Bowl brings hard-fought competition to the field every year. One of the best ways to enjoy the Champs Sports
Bowl is to head to see it with a group. Make sure your spot is secure by booking sports
tickets early.
