The Pop-Tarts Bowl is scheduled to kick off on Dec. 28 at 3:30 p.m. ET during the 2024-25 College Football Bowl Season. The game is held at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, which is also home to the Citrus Bowl and the game has been named many things over its 33-year history. This year, the Big 12 runners-up Iowa State Cyclones (10-3) take on the Miami (FL) Hurricanes (10-2) in these two teams’ first-ever meeting on the gridiron. Below, we’ll look at Pop-Tarts Bowl odds and bowl history.
Pop-Tarts Bowl odds
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Iowa State opened a -1.5 favorite over Miami (FL) in this game and the point total opened at 52.5 points.
Iowa State Vs. Miami (FL)
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Iowa State Team Notes
- Last played in this bowl in 2021, a loss to Clemson in the then-named Cheez-It Bowl (2021). Owns a 5-12 all-time bowl record.
- 1,000-yard WR Jaylin Noel said he expects most seniors to play in this game, including himself.
Miami Team Notes
- Lost 11 of last 12 bowl games, historically have been an underwhelming and under-motivated team in the postseason.
- Fell just short of the College Football Playoff and ACC Championship game.
- Watch for major opt outs like QB Cam Ward and WR Xavier Restrepo, both expected to be early NFL Draft picks. Ward said he will play, but as a projected early first-round pick, he could change his mind.
Pop-Tarts Bowl betting
Last year in the inaugural Pop-Tarts Bowl, Kansas State upended NC State, 28-19, as -2.5 favorites. Under 47.5 just barely hit as the teams combined for 47 points. And, as the confetti finished falling on the K-State victory, we were gifted this incredible moment and accompanying meme.
Prior to 2023, Florida State was a heavy favorite over shorthanded Oklahoma, but barely nudged out a 35-32 victory. Oklahoma (+14) covered thanks to a sluggish start by the Seminoles. 32 fourth-quarter points pushed the total just over its 66.5 closing mark, marking the second game where the total was within two points of the actual score.
Kansas State became the latest of eight straight favorites to cover in the Pop-Tarts Bowl/Cheez-It/Camping World Bowl. Six unders in that span also cashed. From 1996-2004, the over cashed every year. However, since then, 15 unders have cashed as opposed to just four overs.
History
Below are historical results of the Pop-Tarts Bowl.
The Pop-Tarts Bowl was first played in 1990 – then called the Blockbuster Bowl – where Florida State beat Penn State 24-17 in a top-seven matchup.
| Bowl Name | Bowl Name | Winner | Score | Loser | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 28, 2023 | Pop-Tarts Bowl | #25 Kansas State | 28 | #18 NC State | 19 |
| December 29, 2022 | Cheez-It Bowl | #13 Florida State | 35 | Oklahoma | 32 |
| December 29, 2021 | Cheez-It Bowl | #22 Clemson | 20 | Iowa State | 13 |
| December 29, 2020 | Cheez-It Bowl | Oklahoma State | 37 | #18 Miami (FL) | 34 |
| December 28, 2019 | Camping World Bowl | #14 Notre Dame | 33 | Iowa State | 9 |
| December 28, 2018 | Camping World Bowl | #17 Syracuse | 34 | #15 West Virginia | 18 |
| December 28, 2017 | Camping World Bowl | #17 Oklahoma State | 30 | #22 Virginia Tech | 21 |
| December 28, 2016 | Russell Athletic Bowl | Miami | 31 | #14 West Virginia | 14 |
| December 29, 2015 | Russell Athletic Bowl | #18 Baylor | 49 | #10 North Carolina | 38 |
| December 29, 2014 | Russell Athletic Bowl | #18 Clemson | 40 | Oklahoma | 6 |
| December 28, 2013 | Russell Athletic Bowl | #18 Louisville | 36 | Miami | 9 |
| December 28, 2012 | Russell Athletic Bowl | Virginia Tech | 13 | Rutgers | 10 (OT) |
| December 29, 2011 | Champs Sports Bowl | #25 Florida State | 18 | Notre Dame | 14 |
| December 28, 2010 | Champs Sports Bowl | NC State | 23 | #22 West Virginia | 7 |
| December 29, 2009 | Champs Sports Bowl | #24 Wisconsin | 20 | #14 Miami | 14 |
| December 27, 2008 | Champs Sports Bowl | Florida State | 42 | Wisconsin | 13 |
| December 28, 2007 | Champs Sports Bowl | #14 Boston College | 24 | Michigan State | 21 |
| December 29, 2006 | Champs Sports Bowl | Maryland | 24 | Purdue | 7 |
| December 27, 2005 | Champs Sports Bowl | #23 Clemson | 19 | Colorado | 10 |
| December 21, 2004 | Champs Sports Bowl | Georgia Tech | 51 | Syracuse | 14 |
| December 22, 2003 | Tangerine Bowl | NC State | 56 | Kansas | 26 |
| December 23, 2002 | Tangerine Bowl | Texas Tech | 55 | Clemson | 15 |
| December 20, 2001 | Tangerine Bowl | Pittsburgh | 34 | NC State | 19 |
| December 28, 2000 | MicronPC.com Bowl | NC State | 38 | Minnesota | 30 |
| December 30, 1999 | MicronPC.com Bowl | Illinois | 63 | Virginia | 21 |
| December 29, 1998 | MicronPC Bowl | #24 Miami | 46 | NC State | 23 |
| December 29, 1997 | Carquest Bowl | Georgia Tech | 35 | West Virginia | 30 |
| December 27, 1996 | Carquest Bowl | #19 Miami | 31 | Virginia | 21 |
| December 30, 1995 | Carquest Bowl | North Carolina | 20 | #24 Arkansas | 10 |
| January 2, 1995 | Carquest Bowl | South Carolina | 24 | West Virginia | 21 |
| January 1, 1994 | Carquest Bowl | #15 Boston College | 31 | Virginia | 13 |
| January 1, 1993 | Blockbuster Bowl | #13 Stanford | 24 | #21 Penn State | 3 |
| December 28, 1991 | Blockbuster Bowl | #8 Alabama | 30 | #15 Colorado | 25 |
| December 28, 1990 | Blockbuster Bowl | #6 Florida State | 24 | #7 Penn State | 17 |
FAQ
When is the 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl?
The 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl will be played on Dec. 28 at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Where is the Pop-Tarts Bowl?
Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., hosts the Pop-Tarts Bowl. Miami Gardens initially hosted the game before it moved to Orlando in 2001. Several sponsors have laid claim to the bowl, including Blockbuster, Champs Sports, Russell Athletic, Camping World, and Cheez-It; it was also named the Tangerine Bowl for three years.
Who is playing in the 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl?
Iowa State plays Miami (FL) in the 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl. This game traditionally is between the Big 12 and ACC.