Georgia's last appearance in the game was a win over Michigan State in the 2009 Capital One Bowl game.
Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. ET at Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium and will be
televised nationally on ABC.
The Bulldogs are 3-1-1 in previous trips to the Orlando Bowl. The ‘Dogs lost
to Miami (Ohio), 21-10, in the 1974 Tangerine Bowl; tied Florida State,
17-17, in the 1984 Citrus Bowl; defeated Ohio State, 21-14 in the 1993
Florida Citrus Bowl; defeated Purdue, 34-27 (OT), in the 2004 Capital One
Bowl; and defeated Michigan State, 24-12, in the 2009 Capital One Bowl.
This will mark only the second time Georgia and Nebraska have
squared off. Nebraska defeated the Bulldogs, 45-6, in the 1969 Sun Bowl in
El Paso, Texas.
“We are delighted with the selection of our team to represent the
Southeastern Conference in the Capital One Bowl,” said UGA Director of
Athletics Greg McGarity. “Our team and fans have not been to Orlando in four
years and I know they will be excited to again visit one of the nation’s
greatest bowl sites that is unsurpassed for warm weather, world’s greatest
family attractions, and outstanding team facilities.”
“I’m really excited for our team and especially our seniors with
the opportunity to play in the Capital One Bowl which is one of the premier
January bowl games in the greatest of entertainment areas,” said UGA head
coach Mark Richt. “And to play a team with the history and tradition of
Nebraska will be an exciting experience for our team and coaches but also
for our fans. Very few of our current players were on the 2008 team so this
will be the first time most members of our team have the opportunity to
play in Orlando and enjoy the fantastic attractions. The opportunity to
play a top quality opponent like Nebraska will be a challenge we’ll look
forward to.”
This will be Georgia’s 48th bowl game?sixth most of any team in
the country. The Bulldogs’ all-time bowl record is 26-18-3.