Outback Bowl

The ReliaQuest Bowl is one of a handful of college football bowl games whose official name is determined by the sponsor. Known as the Hall of Fame Bowl from 1986 to 1995, it was most well-known as the Outback Bowl for 26 years from 1996-2022. Played at the conclusion of the Division I FBS college football season each year. The ReliaQuest Bowl is played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, home of the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers, after being played at Tampa Stadium from 1968-1998. Raymond James Stadium offers a modern setting with state-of-the-art facilities and a seating capacity of over 65,000, making it a fitting venue for this highly anticipated college football event. Tampa’s warm climate and vibrant cultural scene provide fans with an appealing destination to enjoy both the game and the city’s attractions. Classically featuring a SEC vs. Big Ten match-up, the ReliaQuest Bowl has secured its place as one of the premier bowl matchups outside of the College Football Playoff structure. These conferences bring storied rivalries, large fanbases, and high-caliber football to the event, enhancing its appeal to both local spectators and national audiences.

The ReliaQuest Bowl is typically the first game on the bowl schedule each New Year’s Day. With its rich history and commitment to delivering top-tier college football action, the ReliaQuest Bowl remains a celebrated tradition in Tampa and a significant event in the postseason college football calendar. It stands as a testament to the enduring allure of college sports and the passion they inspire among players, fans, and communities.

While the ReliaQuest is the current Tampa-based bowl game, it certainly was not the first. The Cigar Bowl was played in Tampa from 1947-1954 featuring smaller colleges.

The 2024 ReliaQuest Bowl saw Michigan break a 4-game winning streak by the SEC over the Big Ten in this bowl game.

 

Past ReliaQuest, Outback & Hall of Fame Bowl teams & scores

  • 2024 ReliaQuest Bowl – Michigan 19 – Alabama 13 – Dec. 31. 2024
  • 2023 ReliaQuest Bowl – LSU 35 – Wisconsin 31 – Jan. 1, 2024
  • 2022 ReliaQuest Bowl – Mississippi State 19 – Illinois 10 – Jan. 2, 2023
  • 2021 Outback Bowl – Arkansas 24 – Penn State 10 – Jan. 1, 2022
  • 2020 Outback Bowl – Ole Miss 26 – Indiana 20 – Jan. 2, 2021
  • 2019 Outback Bowl – Minnesota 31 – Auburn 24 – Jan. 1, 2020
  • 2018 Outback Bowl – Iowa 27 – Mississippi State 22 – Jan. 1, 2019
  • 2017 Outback Bowl – South Carolina 26 – Michigan 19 – Jan. 1, 2018
  • 2016 Outback Bowl – Florida 30 – Iowa 3 – Jan. 2, 2017
  • 2015 Outback Bowl – Tennessee 45 – Northwestern 6 – Jan. 1, 2016
  • 2014 Outback Bowl – Wisconsin 34 – Auburn 31 – OT – Jan. 1, 2015
  • 2013 Outback Bowl – LSU 21 – Iowa 14 – Jan. 1, 2014
  • 2012 Outback Bowl – South Carolina 33 – Michigan 28 – January 2
  • 2011 Outback Bowl – Michigan State 33 – Georgia 30 – F/3OT – January 2
  • 2010 Outback Bowl – Florida 37 – Penn State 24 – January 3
  • 2009 Outback Bowl – Auburn 38 – Northwestern 35 – OT – Jan. 1, 2010
  • 2008 Outback Bowl – Iowa 31 – South Carolina 10 – Jan. 1, 2009
  • 2007 Outback Bowl – Tennessee 21 – Wisconsin 17 – Jan. 1, 2008
  • 2006 Outback Bowl – Penn State 20 – Tennessee 10 – Jan. 1, 2007
  • 2005 Outback Bowl – Florida 31 – Iowa 24 – Jan. 2, 2006
  • 2004 Outback Bowl – Georgia 24 – Wisconsin 21 – Jan. 1, 2005
  • 2003 Outback Bowl – Iowa 37 – Florida 17 – Jan. 1, 2004
  • 2002 Outback Bowl – Michigan 38 – Florida 30 – Jan. 1, 2003
  • 2001 Outback Bowl – South Carolina 31 – Ohio State 28 – Jan. 1, 2002
  • 2000 Outback Bowl – South Carolina 24 – Ohio State 7 – Jan. 1, 2001
  • 1999 Outback Bowl – Georgia 28 – Purdue 25 – OT – Jan. 1, 2000
  • 1998 Outback Bowl – Penn State 26 – Kentucky 14 – Jan. 1, 1999
  • 1997 Outback Bowl – Georgia 33 – Wisconsin 6 – Jan. 1, 1998
  • 1996 Outback Bowl – Alabama 17 – Michigan 14 – Jan. 1, 1997
  • 1995 Outback Bowl – Penn State 43 – Auburn 14 – Jan. 1, 1996
  • 1994 Outback Bowl – Wisconsin 34 – Duke 20 – Jan. 2, 1995
  • 1993 Hall of Fame Bowl – Michigan 42 – NC State 7 – Jan. 1, 1994
  • 1992 Hall of Fame Bowl – Tennessee 38 – Boston College 23 – Jan. 1, 1993
  • 1991 Hall of Fame Bowl – Syracuse 24 – Ohio State 17 – Jan. 1, 1992
  • 1990 Hall of Fame Bowl – Clemson 30 – Illinois 0 – Jan. 1, 1991
  • 1989 Hall of Fame Bowl – Auburn 31 – Ohio State 14 – Jan. 1, 1990
  • 1988 Hall of Fame Bowl – Syracuse 23 – LSU 10 – Jan. 2, 1989
  • 1987 Hall of Fame Bowl – Michigan 28 – Alabama 24 – Jan. 2, 1988
  • 1986 Hall of Fame Bowl – Boston College 27 – Georgia 24 – December 23, 1986