DALLAS (FWAA) — Illinois’ Ismael Kante is this week’s nominee for 2026 Capital One Orange Bowl-FWAA Courage Award. Kante, a fifth-year linebacker, took an improbable journey to become a leader for the Fighting Illini. “It feels great to finally call a place home," Kante told Illini Inquirer in 2024. Kante immigrated from West Africa...
Historic Dual-Host Slate Draws Over 120,000 Visitors and Generates $467.4M in Media value, pushing Regional CFP-Era Impact Past $1B MIAMI LAKES, Fla. – The 2025–26 College Football Playoff (CFP) postseason generated a record $418.7 million in economic output and an additional $467.4 million in broadcast media value for South Florida, according to...
Free contest open to ALL Miami-Dade and Broward County students, focusing on the theme of “Orange You Wild About Wildlife” MIAMI LAKES, Fla. – Orange Bowl is bringing its annual Orange Bowl Creative Art Contest presented by Florida Blue to South Florida schools. The initiative offers all K-12 students in Miami-Dade...
DALLAS (FWAA) — Texas' Trevor Goosby is the first weekly nominee for 2026 Capital One Orange Bowl-FWAA Courage Award. Goosby, a fourth-year left tackle, has overcome open-heart surgery as a teenager, along with multiple other injuries, to become a leader for the now top-ranked Longhorns. Goosby underwent open-heart surgery as a...
MIAMI LAKES, Fla. (September 8, 2026) - Former University of Oklahoma defensive back Sonny Brown, past University of Miami defensive back Kenny Calhoun, and former Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck have been announced as the 2026 inductees to the Orange Bowl Hall of Fame presented by AutoNation. The 2026 Hall of Fame...
Backpacks, haircuts, food, and more await at the August 1st event MIAMI LAKES, Fla. (July, 28, 2026) – The 14th annual Sunshine Health Orange Bowl Family Fun & Fit Day presented by PNC Bank at David Deal Playday will be held Saturday, Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at...
South Florida to host three CFP Quarterfinals and three CFP Semifinals over the next six seasons MIAMI LAKES, Fla. (July 17, 2026) - The Capital One Orange Bowl will continue to play a prominent role in the College Football Playoff, hosting three CFP Quarterfinals and three CFP Semifinals over the next...
Capital One Orange Bowl Media Tour presented by Duffy’s Sports Grill MIAMI LAKES, Fla. - Orange Bowl is partnering with WQAM (104.3 FM, 560 AM) and ESPN West Palm (106.3 FM) to broadcast the Capital One Orange Bowl Media Tour presented by Duffy’s Sports Grill during this summer’s college football media days....
MIAMI LAKES, Fla. (June 3, 2026) – The Orange Bowl Committee will host free youth football and cheerleading clinics this summer, giving South Florida youth the opportunity to learn fundamentals, develop skills, and engage with collegiate student-athletes and coaches in a fun and safe environment. Open to boys and girls ages...
MIAMI LAKES, Fla. (June 1, 2026) – The Orange Bowl Committee today announced the promotions of Mike Liotta and Tyler Heinkel to Vice President roles, recognizing their leadership, strategic vision and continued contributions to the organization’s growth and success. Mike Liotta has been promoted to Vice President, Marketing and Communications,...
