Orange Bowl Winners Year By Year

The Orange Bowl, deeply rooted in a vision to showcase mild climates, began in 1890 with Pasadena's Tournament of Roses Parade. Inspired, Miami leaders introduced the "Fiesta of the American Tropics" in 1926, echoing a similar New Year's Day football tradition. Amid Miami's economic struggles, George E. Hussey organized the Festival of Palms Bowl in 1932, later evolving into the Orange Bowl.

Initial games featuring the University of Miami didn't meet NCAA bowl game criteria but spurred the 1935 Orange Bowl, earning NCAA recognition. Over time, the game shifted venues from Miami Field to the Miami Orange Bowl and, in 1996, to the Hard Rock Stadium. Notably, the 1965 Texas vs. Alabama match became the first primetime televised college bowl game.

The Orange Bowl witnessed changes in conference tie-ins, eventually aligning exclusively with the ACC in 2006, including hosting the College Football Playoff. Alongside the game, the King Orange Jamboree Parade, a New Year's Eve tradition, thrived before declining and ending in 2002, marking the conclusion of a cherished tradition associated with the Orange Bowl festivities.

Orange Bowl Sponsorship and Broadcasting Rights

The Orange Bowl has undergone shifts in sponsorship and broadcasting throughout its history. Initially branded as the Discover Orange Bowl from 2010 to 2014, following a sponsorship transition from FedEx, Discover Financial chose not to renew, leading to a new era with Capital One as the title sponsor from September 2014 onward. Capital One's association brought sponsorship and incorporated the "Capital One Mascot Challenge" naming ceremony within the Orange Bowl festivities.

Regarding broadcasting rights, ESPN's tenure began in 2011 as part of the Bowl Championship Series games contract. In November 2012, ESPN solidified its rights extension through 2026, valuing the deal at $55 million annually in anticipation of the transition to the College Football Playoff. ESPN Radio also broadcasts the game nationally. Before ESPN, Fox, ABC, CBS, and NBC had held broadcasting rights. Notably, the Orange Bowl and the Fiesta Bowl stand as one of only two bowl games aired on all major U.S. television networks. In 2013, ESPN Deportes introduced a Spanish-language telecast, further broadening the game's accessibility to diverse audiences. These sponsorship and broadcasting evolutions have contributed to the Orange Bowl's continued prominence within collegiate football.

Orange Bowl Winner List

The Orange Bowl has seen numerous champions throughout its history, including notable winners such as Alabama, Nebraska, and Miami. Teams like Florida State, Oklahoma, and Clemson have also clinched victories in this prestigious college football bowl game.

Orange Bowl Appearances and win–loss Records

The Orange Bowl has hosted numerous college football teams, with some making multiple appearances. Teams like Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Alabama have frequently appeared, amassing notable win-loss records. Programs such as Miami (Florida), Florida State, and Penn State have also made significant appearances, contributing to the bowl's rich history and showcasing competitive performances.

Orange Bowl Player of the Game Award

The Orange Bowl Courage Award, initiated in 2002 by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), is bestowed upon individuals displaying exceptional bravery either on or off the field. Selected by a panel of FWAA writers, the award recognizes outstanding feats of courage, which may involve triumphing over injuries or disabilities, averting calamities, or enduring adversities. Nominees exemplify resilience and bravery, showcasing remarkable stories of perseverance and fortitude in the face of challenges.

Orange Bowl Hall of Fame

The Orange Bowl Committee annually inducts distinguished individuals into its esteemed Hall of Fame, honoring those whose contributions encapsulate the event's rich legacy spanning nine decades in college football and the community. Here's the list of inductees into the Orange Bowl Hall of Fame:

• Derrick Alexander (Player, 2018)

• Shaun Alexander (Player, 2018)

• Barry Alvarez (Player/Coach, 2016)

• Frank Beamer (Coach, 2018)

• Joe Bellino (Player, 1992)

• Peter Boulware (Player, 2013)

• Bobby Bowden (Coach, 2003)

• Bennie Blades (Player, 2010)

• Melvin Bratton (Player, 2004)

• Alex Brown (Player, 2015)

• Bob Brown (Player, 1994)

• Frank Broyles (Player, 1991)

• Derrick Brooks (Player, 2010)

• Bob Brudzinski (Player, 2012)

• Bear Bryant (Coach, 1981)

• Steve Van Buren (Player, 1976)

• Jimmy Burns (Contributor, 1988)

• Wally Butts (Coach, 1982)

• George Cafego (Player, 1984)

• John Cappelletti (Player, 2005)

• Vernon Carey (Player, 2019)

• Lloyd Carr (Coach, 2021)

• Tommy Casanova (Player, 1990)

• Bernard Clark Jr. (Player, 2022)

• Andre Cooper (Player, 2014)

• Gene Corrigan (Contributor, 2000)

• Tom Cousineau (Player, 2017)

• Al Davis (Contributor, 2000)

• Jeff Davis (Player, 2009)

• Steve Davis (Player, 2007)

• Bob Devaney (Coach, 1976)

• Dan Devine (Coach, 1993)

• Bobby Dodd (Coach, 1976)

• Warrick Dunn (Player, 2012)

• Dick Ebersol (Contributor, 1996)

• Dennis Erickson (Coach, 2006)

• Ray Evans (Player, 1988)

• Don Faurot (Coach, 1989)

• Jack Fernandez (Player, 2016)

• Danny Ford (Coach, 2011)

• FedEx Express (Contributor, 2007)

• Tommie Frazier (Player, 2002)

• Tucker Frederickson (Player, 2014)

• Scott Frost (Player, 2018)

• Irving Fryar (Player, 2001)

• Prentice Gautt (Player, 1986)

• Turner Gill (Player, 2006)

• Rich Glover (Player, 1990)

• Ray Graves (Coach, 2001)

• Ahman Green (Player, 2014)

• John Hannah (Player, 2007)

• Jack Harding (Coach, 1980)

• Franco Harris (Player, 1989)

• Alonzo Highsmith (Player, 2005)

• Mike Holovak (Player, 1983)

• Lou Holtz (Coach, 1998)

• Frank Howard (Coach, 1981)

• Weldon Humble (Player, 1986)

• E. "Ted" Husing (Contributor, 1984)

• Al Hudson (Player, 1980)

• Hootie Ingram (Player, 1999)

• Michael Irvin (Player, 2011)

• Raghib Ismail (Player, 2003)

• Keith Jackson (Player, 1999)

• Carl James (Contributor, 1997)

• Don James (Coach, 1997)

• Sonny Jurgensen (Player, 2003)

• Jimmy Johnson (Coach, 2000)

• Marvin Jones (Player, 2006)

• Homer Jordan (Player, 2021)

• Lee Roy Jordan (Player, 1984)

• Bruiser Kinard (Player, 1969)

• Terry Kinard (Player, 2013)

• Reggie Kinlaw (Player, 2015)

• Bernie Kosar (Player, 1997)

• Ernie Koy (Player, 2015)

• Roy Kramer (Contributor, 2004)

• Tom Landry (Player, 1990)

• Torrance Marshall (Player, 2012)

• Russell Maryland (Player, 2017)

• Derrick Mayes (Player, 2019)

• Bill McCartney (Coach, 1995)

• Tommy McDonald (Player, 1981)

• Mike McGee (Player, 1994)

• Joe Namath (Player, 1979)

• Ozzie Newsome (Player, 2002)

• Robert Neyland (Coach, 1969)

• Tommy Nobis (Player, 1979)

• Tom Obsborne (Coach, 1991)

• OBC Founders (Contributor, 2008)

• Steve Owens (Player, 1992)

• Ara Parseghian (Coach, 1980)

• Joe Paterno (Coach, 1987)

• Ray Perkins (Player, 2016)

• Charlie Pittman (Player, 1991)

• Edwin Pope (Contributor, 2002)

• George Poschner (Player, 1985)

• Mike Reid (Player, 1987)

• Dave Rimington (Player, 2010)

• Eddie Robinson (Contributor, 1998)

• Johnny Rodgers (Player, 1996)

• Pepper Rodgers (Player/Coach, 2003)

• Joe Romig (Player, 1987)

• Darrell Royal (Coach, 1984)

• Mike Rozier (Player, 1995)

• Howard Schnellenberger (Coach, 1993)

• Earnest E. Seiler (Contributor, 1970)

• Dewey Selmon (Player, 2022)

• Lee Roy Selmon (Player, 1983)

• Ron Simmons (Player, 2005)

• Billy Sims (Player, 1988)

• Frank Sinkwich (Player, 1969)

• Steve Sloan (Player, 1982)

• Larry Smith (Player, 1983)

• Steve Spurrier (Player/Coach, 2004)

• Bart Starr (Player, 1986)

• Bob Stoops (Coach, 2018)

• Robert Suffridge (Player, 1982)

• Barry Switzer (Coach, 1987)

• John Swofford (Contributor)