Sugar Bowl

The Allstate Sugar Bowl, one of the most iconic events in college football, continues to captivate fans and players alike with its rich history, thrilling matchups, and the high stakes it represents. Held annually in New Orleans, Louisiana, the Sugar Bowl is more than just a game—it’s a celebration of the sport, the city, and the traditions that make college football unique.

First played in 1935, the Sugar Bowl is one of the oldest bowl games in college football, alongside the Rose Bowl, Orange Bowl, and Sun Bowl. Its inaugural game was held at Tulane Stadium and featured Tulane University taking on Temple University, setting the stage for decades of unforgettable contests. In 1975, the event moved to the Louisiana Superdome, now known as the Caesars Superdome, where it has remained ever since.

Over the years, the Sugar Bowl has been a stage for some of the most iconic moments in college football history. Legendary players such as Archie Manning, Bo Jackson, and Tim Tebow have all graced the field, leaving indelible marks on the game’s legacy.

As part of the College Football Playoff (CFP) rotation, the Sugar Bowl plays a pivotal role in determining the national champion. Every three years, it serves as one of the two CFP semifinal games, drawing immense attention from fans across the country. In non-semifinal years, the game typically features top teams from the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and the Big 12, ensuring a high level of competition and excitement.

The Sugar Bowl also contributes significantly to the New Orleans economy, drawing tens of thousands of visitors to the city each year. The influx of fans supports local businesses, from hotels and restaurants to shops and transportation services, making the game an essential part of the city’s cultural and economic fabric.

The Sugar Bowl isn’t just about the action on the field; it’s also about the pageantry and traditions that surround the event. From the vibrant fan parades through the French Quarter to the pregame festivities at Champions Square, the Sugar Bowl captures the spirit of New Orleans like no other event. For many attendees, the game is just one highlight of a larger experience that includes the city’s world-renowned cuisine, music, and culture.

The Sugar Bowl was the site of the 2000 and 2004 BCS Championship games. The 2010-2011 Allstate Sugar Bowl featured the Ohio State Buckeyes edging out the Arkansas Razorbacks in a game that the Buckeyes were later forced to vacate due to NCAA santions.

As the Allstate Sugar Bowl approaches its 90th anniversary, its place in the pantheon of college football remains secure. The game continues to evolve, embracing new traditions while honoring its storied past. Whether as part of the CFP or as a standalone classic, the Sugar Bowl’s legacy as a showcase of college football excellence is undeniable.

For players, fans, and the city of New Orleans, the Allstate Sugar Bowl is more than just a game—it’s a tradition that celebrates the best of college football and the enduring spirit of competition.

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Past Sugar Bowl teams & scores:

  • 2024 Sugar Bowl – Notre Dame 23 – Georgia 10 – January 2, 2025
  • 2023 Sugar Bowl – Washington 37 – Texas 31 – January 1, 2024
  • 2022 Sugar Bowl – Alabama 45 – Kansas State 20 – December 31, 2022
  • 2021 Sugar Bowl – Baylor 21 – Ole Miss 7 – January 1, 2022
  • 2020 Sugar Bowl – Ohio State 49 – Clemson 28 – January 1, 2021
  • 2019 Sugar Bowl – Georgia 26 – Baylor 14 – January 1, 2020
  • 2018 Sugar Bowl – Texas 28 – Georgia 21 – January 1, 2019
  • 2017 Sugar Bowl -Alabama 24 – Clemson 6 – January 1, 2018
  • 2016 Sugar Bowl – Oklahoma 35 – Auburn 19 – January 2, 2017
  • 2015 Sugar Bowl – Ole Miss 48 – Oklahoma State 20 – January 1, 2016
  • 2014 Sugar Bowl – Ohio State 42 – Alabama 35 – January 1, 2015
  • 2013 Sugar Bowl -Oklahoma 45 – Alabama 31 – January 2, 2014
  • 2012 Sugar Bowl – Louisville 33 – Florida 23 – January 2, 2013
  • 2011 Sugar Bowl – Michigan 23 – Virginia Tech 20 – OT – January 3, 2012
  • 2010 Sugar Bowl – Ohio State 31 – Arkansas 26 – Jan. 4, 2011
  • 2009 Sugar Bowl – Florida 51 – Cincinnati 24 – Jan. 1, 2010
  • 2008 Sugar Bowl – Utah 31 – Alabama 17 – Jan. 2, 2009
  • 2007 Sugar Bowl – Georgia 41 – Hawaii 10 – Jan. 1, 2008
  • 2006 Sugar Bowl – LSU 41 – Notre Dame 14 – Jan. 3, 2007
  • 2005 Sugar Bowl – West Virginia 38 – Georgia 35 – Jan. 2, 2006
  • 2004 Sugar Bowl – Auburn 16 – Virginia Tech 13 – Jan. 3, 2005
  • 2003 Sugar Bowl* – LSU 21 – Oklahoma 14 – Jan. 4, 2004
  • 2002 Sugar Bowl – Georgia 26 – Florida State 13 – Jan. 1, 2003
  • 2001 Sugar Bowl – LSU 47 – Illinois 34 – Jan. 1, 2002
  • 2000 Sugar Bowl – Miami 37 – Florida 20 – Jan. 2, 2001
  • 1999 Sugar Bowl* – Florida State 46 – Virginia Tech 29 – Jan. 4, 2000
  • 1998 Sugar Bowl – Ohio State 24 – Texas A&M 14 – January 1, 1999
  • 1997 Sugar Bowl – Florida State 31 – Ohio State 14 – January 1, 1998
  • 1996 Sugar Bowl – Florida 52 – Florida State 20 – January 2, 1997
  • 1995 Sugar Bowl – Virginia Tech 28 – Texas 10 – December 31, 1995
  • 1994 Sugar Bowl – Florida State 23 – Florida 17 – January 2, 1995
  • 1993 Sugar Bowl – Florida 41 – West Virginia 7 – January 1, 1994
  • 1992 Sugar Bowl – Alabama 34 – Miami (Fla.) 13 – January 1, 1993
  • 1991 Sugar Bowl – Notre Dame 39 – Florida 28 – January 1, 1992
  • 1990 Sugar Bowl – Tennessee 23 – Virginia 22
  • 1989 Sugar Bowl – Miami (Fla.) 33 – Alabama 25
  • 1988 Sugar Bowl – Florida State 13 – Auburn 7
  • 1987 Sugar Bowl – Auburn 16 – Syracuse 16
  • 1986 Sugar Bowl – Nebraska 30 – LSU 15
  • 1985 Sugar Bowl – Tennessee 35 – Miami (Fla.) 7
  • 1984 Sugar Bowl – Nebraska 28 – LSU 10
  • 1983 Sugar Bowl – Auburn 9 – Michigan 7
  • 1982 Sugar Bowl – Penn State 27 – Georgia 23
  • 1981 Sugar Bowl – Pittsburgh 24 – Georgia 20
  • 1980 Sugar Bowl – Georgia 17 – Notre Dame 10
  • 1979 Sugar Bowl – Alabama 24 – Arkansas 9
  • 1978 Sugar Bowl – Alabama 14 – Penn State 7
  • 1977 Sugar Bowl – Alabama 35 – Ohio State 6
  • 1976 Sugar Bowl – Pittsburgh 27 – Georgia 3 – January 1, 1977
  • 1975 Sugar Bowl – Alabama 13 – Penn State 6 – December 31, 1975
  • 1974 Sugar Bowl – Nebraska 13 – Florida 10
  • 1973 Sugar Bowl – Notre Dame 24 – Alabama 23
  • 1972 Sugar Bowl – Oklahoma 40 – Auburn 22
  • 1972 Sugar Bowl – Oklahoma 40 – Auburn 22
  • 1971 Sugar Bowl – Tennessee 34 – Air Force 13
  • 1970 Sugar Bowl – Mississippi 27 – Arkansas 22
  • 1969 Sugar Bowl – Arkansas 16 – Georgia 2
  • 1968 Sugar Bowl – LSU 20 – Wyoming 13
  • 1967 Sugar Bowl – Alabama 34 – Nebraska 7
  • 1966 Sugar Bowl – Missouri 20 – Florida 18
  • 1965 Sugar Bowl – LSU 13 – Syracuse 10
  • 1964 Sugar Bowl – Alabama 12 – Mississippi 7
  • 1963 Sugar Bowl – Mississippi 17 – Arkansas 3
  • 1962 Sugar Bowl – Alabama 10 – Arkansas 3
  • 1961 Sugar Bowl – Mississippi 14 – Rice 6
  • 1960 Sugar Bowl – Mississippi 21 – LSU 0
  • 1959 Sugar Bowl – LSU 7 – Clemson 0
  • 1958 Sugar Bowl – Mississippi 39 – Texas 7
  • 1957 Sugar Bowl – Baylor 13 – Tennessee 7
  • 1956 Sugar Bowl – Georgia Tech 7 – Pittsburgh 0
  • 1955 Sugar Bowl – Navy 21 – Mississippi 0
  • 1954 Sugar Bowl – Georgia Tech 42 – West Virginia 19
  • 1953 Sugar Bowl – Georgia Tech 24 – Mississippi 7
  • 1952 Sugar Bowl – Maryland 28 – Tennessee 13
  • 1951 Sugar Bowl – Kentucky 13 – Oklahoma 7
  • 1950 Sugar Bowl – Oklahoma 35 – LSU 0
  • 1949 Sugar Bowl – Oklahoma 14 – North Carolina 6
  • 1948 Sugar Bowl – Texas 27 – Alabama 7
  • 1947 Sugar Bowl – Georgia 20 – North Carolina 10
  • 1946 Sugar Bowl – Oklahoma State 33 – Saint Mary’s (Colorado) 13
  • 1945 Sugar Bowl – Duke 29 – Alabama 26
  • 1944 Sugar Bowl – Georgia Tech 20 – Tulsa 18
  • 1943 Sugar Bowl – Tennessee 14 – Tulsa 7
  • 1942 Sugar Bowl – Fordham 2 – Missouri 0
  • 1941 Sugar Bowl – Boston College 19 – Tennessee 13
  • 1940 Sugar Bowl – Texas A&M 14 – Tulane 13
  • 1939 Sugar Bowl – TCU 15 – Carnegie Mellon 7
  • 1938 Sugar Bowl – Santa Clara 6 – LSU 0
  • 1937 Sugar Bowl – Santa Clara 21 – LSU 14
  • 1936 Sugar Bowl – TCU 3 – LSU 2
  • 1935 Sugar Bowl – Tulane 20 – Temple 14