Outback Bowl History

The Outback Bowl, originally known as the Hall of Fame Bowl, has celebrated twenty one years in Tampa. Over the years Tampa Bay area fans have seen some great matchups. Here's a brief look back at the history of this great New Year's Day tradition.

Year by Year Game Summaries
January 1, 2009Iowa 31    South Carolina 10
January 1, 2008Tennessee 21    Wisconsin 17
January 1, 2007Penn State 20    Tennessee 10
January 2, 2006Florida 31    Iowa 24
January 1, 2005Georgia 24    Wisconsin 21
January 1, 2004Iowa 37    Florida 17
January 1, 2003Michigan 38    Florida 30
January 1, 2002South Carolina 31    Ohio State 28
January 1, 2001South Carolina 24    Ohio State 7
January 1, 2000Georgia 28    Purdue 25 (OT)
January 1, 1999Penn State 26    Kentucky 14
January 1, 1998Georgia 33    Wisconsin 6
January 1, 1997Alabama 17    Michigan 14
January 1, 1996Penn State 43    Auburn 14
January 2, 1995Wisconsin 34    Duke 20
January 1, 1994Michigan 42    NC State 7
January 1, 1993Tennessee 38    Boston College 23
January 1, 1992Syracuse 24    Ohio State 17
January 1, 1991Clemson 30    Illinois 0
January 1, 1990Auburn 31    Ohio State 14
January 2, 1989Syracuse 23    LSU 10
January 2, 1988Michian 28    Alabama 24
December 23, 1986Boston College 27    Georgia 24

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