The Citrus Bowl, now known as the Vrbo Citrus Bowl (since 2019), is a major college football bowl game that has evolved in both its name and logo since its inception in 1947. Initially called the Tangerine Bowl, the game has been held at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida for most of its history, with just one exception in 1973. The bowl has been affiliated with conferences like the Big Ten and the Southeastern Conference.

Logo Evolution:

The Citrus Bowl logo has undergone several redesigns to reflect the times and sponsorships. Below are key moments in its history:

1. 1983 – 1993: The logo featured a stylized citrus tree in a yellow, green, and orange color scheme, enclosed in a double circular frame with "Florida Citrus Bowl" in bold, black capital letters.

2. 1994 – 1999: The tree was refined and placed inside a solid green frame. The logo became bolder, with white text and a red ribbon displaying the "CompUSA" logo.

3. 2000: The red ribbon was replaced with "Ourhouse Com" written in cursive, though other design elements remained unchanged.

4. 2001 – 2002: The logo saw a change in the color palette, with blue replacing the red ribbon. The "Capital One" logo was added in place of the ribbon.

5. 2003 – 2008: A significant redesign replaced the tree with a rugby ball and palm tree inside a yellow circular badge with a turquoise outline, reflecting the event's location and atmosphere.

6. 2009 – 2014: The color palette was further refined, switching to dark blue, creating a more professional look with greater contrast.

7. 2015 – 2016: A redesigned version of the logo appeared, with imagery and colors looking different from earlier versions, lacking the same peaceful feel as today’s design.

8. 2018: The stylized citrus tree returned, this time featuring a small trunk and a large crown of citrus fruits, with the "Citrus Bowl" lettering above it in a natural-themed color palette.

9. 2019 – 2020: The "Vrbo" sponsor logo was introduced, with adjustments made to the typeface and green outline around the badge.

10. 2023 – Today: With a new sponsor, Cheez-It, the logo has taken on a playful, colorful theme with striped orange and yellow rhombus, accented by black "Citrus Bowl" text and a stylized citrus tree roundel, providing a fresh, vibrant look for the iconic bowl game.