Citrus Bowl v Auburn

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Northwestern and Auburn to meet in the 2021 Vrbo Citrus Bowl

The Vrbo Citrus Bowl matches top selections from the Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten Conference or Atlantic Coast Conference on New Year's Day at 1 p.m. in Orlando, Fla. The game will be televised on ABC. Originally founded in 1947 as the Tangerine Bowl, the game is one of the oldest...

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[Jonny2TheP]

Excellent. The guys deserve to be there against a quality opponent like that. Should be fun!

 

[kaTNap]

Northwestern and Auburn to meet in the 2021 Vrbo Citrus Bowl

The Vrbo Citrus Bowl matches top selections from the Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten Conference or Atlantic Coast Conference on New Year's Day at 1 p.m. in Orlando, Fla. The game will be televised on ABC. Originally founded in 1947 as the Tangerine Bowl, the game is one of the oldest...

citrusbowlorlando.com

!!!!!!!!

 

[NJcatsfan]

I like it. Winnable, prestigious game against a ‘name’ opponent having a bit of a meh year. I’m not confident we will win, but we should be competitive.

 

[philconnors12345]

Whew, I thought Indiana would get that one.

 

[High Hopes Cat]

I’m in Orlando over the New Years. Awesome!!!

 

[docrugby1]

I was hoping for The Music City Bowl

 

[freewillie07]

Really like this. Glad we didn't get bumped down to the Outback again, and Auburn is a tough but winnable matchup.

 

[DaCat]

Revenge!

 

[BosCat]

Wow, they actually applied the B1G CG loser doesn't fall below Citrus Bowl to us. Who'd have thunk it?

 

[drosejr]

Indiana really got screwed. Maybe Warren has our back, unlike Delany over the years.

 

[lou v]

 

[freewillie07]

Wow, they actually applied the B1G CG loser doesn't fall below Citrus Bowl to us. Who'd have thunk it?

You can imagine the Covid constraints working in NU's favor this year. Works for me.

 

[BosCat]

 

[phatcat]

*Really negative post deleted.

 

[Alvious]

A Big Ten team got hosed and it wasn't us.

 

[NCPurplecat]

IU needs to not complain and take care if business. They need to win a Bowl any bowl

 

[peatymeanis]

Indiana got screwed. Oh well, sucks for them

 

[CatManTrue]

Indiana got screwed. Oh well, sucks for them

How about they beat a team with a winning record before they complain about getting screwed?

Nice matchup in a premier bowl game. I like it.

 

[FanatiCat]

I think we got this due to a strong showing in the CCG, winning our last 3 bowls, and our excellent COVID track record. All of those things point to us being able to field a competitive team for a good game. I think we’re at the point now where we have earned respect from bowl committees by winning bowl games and division championships.

 

[eddie_gocats]

Awesome! The Fighting Reeses marketing campaigned worked!!! Sorry but not sorry IU. 😎

 

[ubercat]

Let’s brace ourselves for War Beagle.

 

[NorthNJCatsfan]

Well, be careful what you wish for. This is going to be a tough game.
That said, ‘Cats earned this bowl and deserved to be selected. Tough luck for IU, but that’s how the cookie crumbles, as it has for the ‘Cats in past years.
I hope that AU players stay disciplined and healthy with a lame duck coaching staff. It would not surprise me to see a Covid situation there...
Also, from memory, the AU fan base was one of the nicest of our SEC opponents, both on the boards and in person. So another reason to celebrate this selection.

 

[No Chores]

Great! So, will tickets be available? If so, how many? FloridAlum, how about a Purple Party with masks and social distancing? Will there be an Alumni Association event?

 

[DkeCat]

I think we got this due to a strong showing in the CCG, winning our last 3 bowls, and our excellent COVID track record. All of those things point to us being able to field a competitive team for a good game. I think we’re at the point now where we have earned respect from bowl committees by winning bowl games and division championships.

I would add limited impact of traveling fan base as well

 

[CoralSpringsCat]

Great! So, will tickets be available? If so, how many? FloridAlum, how about a Purple Party with masks and social distancing? Will there be an Alumni Association event?

Here you go. Only seeking in sets of 2 or 4. I’ll probably drive up and back on the day of...no Purple Party as per my last conversation with the Purveyor of Purple Parties.

 

[CoralSpringsCat]

 

[Catreporter]

That's a great time slot for us. New Year's Day game prior to the playoffs. Auburn will be a tough opponent, but not that different from Ole Miss or Mizzou and a more prestigious foe. By not playing the last two weeks, Indiana probably hurt its chances a bit, but they are like we were back in 2012. They need to win a bowl game, any bowl game, and their matchup might be a little more favorable. Anyway, sure hope we can send Coach Hank out with his 400th win.

 

[Alaskawildkat]

Would have been happy with the Outback but this is better if only because we play on New Year’s Day!

Having played competitively in the Championship game may well have given us the edge over Indiana with their one loss.

 

[NCPurplecat]

Hank 400 wins, NU winning season in a game that will have a huge Tv audience in the second half with people watching a bit waiting for Alabama ND. Great lead in game. SEC world will watch as will BIG.

 

[No Chores]

Here you go. Only seeking in sets of 2 or 4. I’ll probably drive up and back on the day of...no Purple Party as per my last conversation with the Purveyor of Purple Parties.

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Coral, I'll look into this starting now. If I can pull this off despite the risk of domestic unrest, are you interested in splitting a set of 2 tickets?

 

[zeek55]

Phenomenal outcome for us, and well deserved.

 

[Alaskawildkat]

I think we got this due to a strong showing in the CCG, winning our last 3 bowls, and our excellent COVID track record. All of those things point to us being able to field a competitive team for a good game. I think we’re at the point now where we have earned respect from bowl committees by winning bowl games and division championships.

Would have been happy with the Outback but this is better if only because we play on New Year’s Day!

Having played competitively in the Championship game may well have given us the edge over Indiana with their one loss.

Fanaticat said it first. I should have read through the posts before commenting.

Happy to pile on though!

 

[CoralSpringsCat]

Coral, I'll look into this starting now. If I can pull this off despite the risk of domestic unrest, are you interested in splitting a set of 2 tickets?

Yes. Don’t purchase until you check with me. I’ll DM you my email.

 

[drosejr]

Indiana really got screwed. Maybe Warren has our back, unlike Delany over the years.

So Indiana does get the Outback over Iowa, vs. Ole Miss. Not NY6, but better than Music City.

 

[kaTNap]

Northwestern and Auburn to meet in the 2021 Vrbo Citrus Bowl

The Vrbo Citrus Bowl matches top selections from the Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten Conference or Atlantic Coast Conference on New Year's Day at 1 p.m. in Orlando, Fla. The game will be televised on ABC. Originally founded in 1947 as the Tangerine Bowl, the game is one of the oldest...

citrusbowlorlando.com

And, we won't have to play Peyton Manning this time! In fact, we'll have the QB named "Peyton".

 

[No Chores]

Yes. Don’t purchase until you check with me. I’ll DM you my email.

Working on flights and won't do anything until I get a flight and domestic clearance. I'll keep you posted.

 

[kaTNap]

Loads of respect for us on the Auburn board I was was just visiting. One guy even said we would be the third-toughest opponent they've faced this year after Alabama and A&M. Don't know if I agree with that, but it's high praise.

 

[docrugby1]

I purchased 2 mediocre tickets but found very reasonable airfare from Washington. I booked a 3BR villa at Reunion Resort and Golf Club. The 3 BR villa was less than a room in the hotel-hoping grandkids will visit from Naples

I remember the previous Auburn game-their band had more members than our freshman class. The Auburn fans were fine but most had no idea where NU was located

There were very few tickets available-maybe some will show up now that teams have been released

 

[DaCat]

Fitz says he's "ecstatic" to be in the Citrus Bowl.