Orange Bowl
At a glance
Most appearances since 2002
Every Orange Bowl result since 2002
| Season | Winner | Score | Loser |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025CFP quarterfinal | Oregon | 23-0 | Texas Tech |
| 2024CFP semifinal | Notre Dame | 27-24 | Penn State |
| 2023 | Georgia | 63-3 | Florida State |
| 2022 | Tennessee | 31-14 | Clemson |
| 2021CFP semifinal | Georgia | 34-11 | Michigan |
| 2020 | Texas A&M | 41-27 | North Carolina |
| 2019 | Florida | 36-28 | Virginia |
| 2018CFP semifinal | Alabama | 45-34 | Oklahoma |
| 2016 | Florida State | 33-32 | Michigan |
| 2013 | Clemson | 40-35 | Ohio State |
| 2012 | Florida State | 31-10 | Northern Illinois |
| 2011 | West Virginia | 70-33 | Clemson |
| 2010 | Stanford | 40-12 | Virginia Tech |
| 2009 | Iowa | 24-14 | Georgia Tech |
| 2008 | Virginia Tech | 20-7 | Cincinnati |
| 2006 | Louisville | 24-13 | Wake Forest |
| 2005 | Penn State | 26-23 | Florida State |
| 2004 | USC | 55-19 | Oklahoma |
| 2003 | Miami | 16-14 | Florida State |
| 2002 | USC | 38-17 | Iowa |
Big 12 teams highlighted (members that season). From the CollegeFootballData game log via our data hub.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won the last Orange Bowl?
Oregon beat Texas Tech 23-0 in the 2025 Orange Bowl (CFP quarterfinal), played January 1, 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium.
How has the Big 12 done in the Orange Bowl?
Big 12 teams are 0-3 in the Orange Bowl since 2002, across 3 games involving a member.
Which team has played in the Orange Bowl the most?
Florida State has played in the Orange Bowl 5 times since 2002, winning 2.