college bowl games, and has kicked off as early as 11 a.m. ET. ESPN has had television rights to the game since 1993. Under an extension of those rights signed in 2010, ESPN broadcasts the game on either ABC, ESPN, or ESPN2, in conjunction with the Citrus Bowl and the New Year's Six bowl games. Before 1993, the Hall of Fame Bowl aired on NBC. Upon signing agreements with the SEC and Big Ten in 1995, the bowl had the third pick of teams from each conference after the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) teams were placed. Since 2014, both the SEC and Big Ten have worked with a group of several bowl games, including this one, to place their bowl-eligible teams after the College Football Playoff (CFP) and associated bowls have made their selections. As of 2023, the bowl's payout was $6.4 million for each participating team. Game results Rankings are based on the AP Poll prior to the game being played. Source: MVPs The bowl has named an MVP since inception; in the inaugural game, there were co-MVPs. Source: Most appearances Updated through the January 2023 edition (37 games, 74 total appearances). Teams with multiple appearances Teams with a single appearance Won (5): Arkansas, Clemson, Michigan State, Minnesota, Ole Miss Lost (5): Duke, Indiana, Kentucky, NC State, Purdue Appearances by conference Updated through the January 2023 edition (37 games, 74 total appearances). Games marked with an asterisk (*) were played in January of the following calendar year. Results reflect conference affiliations at the time each game was played. Big East appearances: Syracuse (1992) and Boston College (1993); the American Athletic Conference (The American) has retained the charter of the original Big East, following its 2013 realignment. Independent appearances: Boston College (1986) and Syracuse (1988). Game records Source: Media coverage The inaugural edition of the bowl was carried by Mizlou in December 1986, with NBC carrying the next five editions (1988–1992). Since 1993, the game has been carried by ESPN or ESPN2, except for four broadcasts on ABC (2011, 2012, 2017, and 2021). References External links College football bowls in Florida American football competitions in Tampa, Florida Recurring sporting events established in 1986 1986 establishments in Florida New Year's Day