Jan 16, 2025
The Pop-Tarts Bowl, held annually at Camping World Stadium in Orlando and hosted by Florida Citrus Sports, has become a fan-favorite event, blending humor, innovation, and football to capture national attention. In December, more than 6.8 million viewers watched Iowa State defeat Miami in a thrilling matchup. Following the game, Cyclone quarterback and game MVP Rocco Becht selected the Frosted Cinnamon Roll Pop-Tarts mascot to be toasted and eaten by his teammates in celebration. The toasting tradition started in 2023 […]
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Dec 29, 2024
By Nick Cohen Florida Citrus Sports The No. 18 Iowa State Cyclones upset the No. 12 Miami Hurricanes in a 42-41 shootout at the 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl. “This team has faced a lot of adversity from some really tough injuries that we’ve had to deal with all year, and they have never flinched,” Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell said after the game. “We have been in some really hard spots, and we have been in some tough situations, […]
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Dec 08, 2024
No. 13 Hurricanes, No. 18 Cyclones to meet for first time Dec. 28 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC ORLANDO, Florida (Sunday, Dec. 8, 2023) — The Miami Hurricanes and Iowa State Cyclones will square off in the 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl, Florida Citrus Sports announced Sunday. The game will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 28, at Camping World Stadium and will air live on ABC. No. 13 Miami (10-2, 6-2 ACC) will be making a record seventh all-time […]
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Jun 06, 2024
Game to Feature ACC vs. Big 12 Matchup at Camping World Stadium in Orlando ORLANDO, Fla. — Fresh off an award-winning 2023 debut, the Pop-Tarts Bowl will return to a weekend time slot in 2024, with the Crazy Good sequel premiering on Saturday, Dec. 28 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC. Florida Citrus Sports officials confirmed the details Thursday as part of ESPN’s 2024-25 football bowl schedule release. The follow-up act to last December’s debut—a “viral sensation,” according to The New York Times—the Pop-Tarts […]
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Dec 30, 2023
By Nick Cohen Florida Citrus Sports Kansas State freshman quarterback Avery Johnson was named the Pop-Tarts Bowl Most Valuable Player following his three-touchdown performance in his first career start. The K-State Wildcats routed the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the Pop-Tarts Bowl, 28-19. Johnson finished the game with 178 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, 71 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown. “The kid is mature beyond his years, and I think a lot of people saw that. North Carolina State has […]
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Dec 29, 2023
By Nick Cohen Florida Citrus Sports The 2023 Pop-Tarts Bowl did not disappoint as the Kansas State Wildcats defeated the NC State Wolfpack 28-19. With 31,111 fans making the trip to Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., the game was electric from the moment the official Pop-Tarts mascot, “Strawberry,” emerged from a giant toaster, until the very last second. “We beat a really good football team. I have tons of respect for Coach Doeren. He is a great football coach,” […]
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Dec 21, 2023
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Dec 04, 2023
ORLANDO, Florida (Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023) — The Kansas State Wildcats will play the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the 2023 Pop-Tarts Bowl, Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan announced Sunday. The game will kick off at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28, at Camping World Stadium and will air live on ESPN.The Wolfpack (9-3, 6-2 ACC) and 25th-ranked Wildcats (8-4, 6-3 Big 12) have never met on the gridiron, and Kansas State will be making its first Florida bowl trip and […]
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Sep 04, 2023
The Football Writers Association of America, Florida Citrus Sports and Pop-Tarts are teaming up to present the Pop-Tarts ‘Crazy Good’ Play of the Week during the 2023-24 college football season. This new weekly award will celebrate the incredible athleticism, awe-inspiring strategy and jaw-dropping “did you see that?” moments from college football each week. The All-America Committee of the Football Writers Association of America will honor one outstanding play each weekend during the regular season. Fans can nominate and vote on […]
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May 30, 2023
BATTLE CREEK, Mich., and ORLANDO, Fla. — Pop-Tarts®, the iconic brand known for mixing flavor and fun to create indulgent snacks for any occasion, announced its next Crazy Good takeover with the Pop-Tarts Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida this December. The Pop-Tarts Bowl, featuring top teams from the Atlantic Coast and Big 12 Conferences, will take place on Thursday, December 28 at 5:45 p.m. ET, broadcast live on ESPN. This year’s Pop-Tarts Bowl will be the 34th edition […]
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