TaxSlayer Bowl Tickets

As one of college football's oldest bowl games, the Gator Bowl has a proud history. Gator Bowl tickets are always in high demand during the winter.

Gator Bowl Tickets: Historical Overview

The first Gator Bowl was played in 1946 in Jacksonville. Through 1993, the game was played at the Gator Bowl stadium before it was demolished to make way for a new stadium on the site. EverBank Field (capacity of 84,00) is the current venue for the Gator Bowl.

Initially, the first nine Gator Bowls were played on New Year's Day. From 1954-94, the game was held in late December. Since 1996, the Gator Bowl has been a part of the New Year's Day bowl lineup again.

For most of its history, teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and Southeastern Conference (SEC) have been featured as one or both of the squads in the Gator Bowl matchups. From 1991-2010, the ACC had a tie-in for the game. In 2011, the Gator Bowl began a new arrangement to match the SEC against a Big 10 Conference foe each year. 

Gator Bowl Tickets: Memorable Highlights

Some outstanding players, coaches and teams have participated in the Gator Bowl over the last 65 years. Floyd Little, Archie Manning, Earl Campbell, Thurman Thomas and Donovan McNabb are among some of the notable players that have captured MVP honors in a Gator Bowl.

In terms of team success, several nearby schools in the Sunshine State have fared quite well in the event. The Florida State Seminoles (6-0-1) and Florida Gators (6-2) are tied for the most Gator Bowl victories. With nine appearances, the Clemson Tigers (4-5) have been the most frequent squad to participate in the Gator Bowl.

One of the more memorable highlights in the history of the Gator Bowl occurred in 1978. In a battle between Clemson and the Ohio State Buckeyes, an interception in the final minute sealed a 17-15 victory for the Tigers. In a bizarre scene, legendary Ohio State head coach Woody Hayes threw a punch at the Clemson player who made the interception. In the fallout from the shocking incident, Hayes was removed as Ohio State's head coach a few days later.    

Gator Bowl Tickets: 2011 Season

For the 2011 season, the Gator Bowl will be held on Sunday, January 1, 2012. Gator Bowl tickets enable fans to ring in the New Year in a big way.