Atlanta is growing, changing and progressing, but holding on to its tradition as the heart and soul of what makes Atlanta great. The city is rapidly expanding and is a transportation hub for the world. With rapid growth in business and now home to more than 13 Fortune 500 companies, this city is the hot place to be. Perhaps, that’s why the city is nicknamed “Hotlanta.” Or, perhaps, it’s just because of the intense summer heat that resides in the city. Either way, Atlanta is the hot place to be, and the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl is proud to call the city home since 1968. Going along with the southern hospitality and warm charm that Atlanta represents, the Peach Bowl has been named “College Football’s Most Charitable Bowl Game.” Since 2002, Peach Bowl Inc. has donated more than $21,000,000 in charitable contributions. The Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl strives to make a difference off the field and have an impact that is BIGGER THAN THE GAME.
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HISTORY
| YEAR |
TEAM |
SCORE |
TEAM |
SCORE |
| 2016 (CFP Semifinal) |
Alabama |
24 |
Washington |
7 |
| 2015 |
Houston |
38 |
Florida State |
24 |
| 2014 |
TCU |
42 |
Mississippi |
3 |
| 2013 |
Texas A&M |
52 |
Duke |
48 |
| 2012 |
Clemson |
25 |
LSU |
24 |
| 2011 |
Auburn |
43 |
Virginia |
24 |
| 2010 |
Florida State |
26 |
South Carolina |
17 |
| 2009 |
Virginia Tech |
37 |
Tennessee |
14 |
| 2008 |
LSU |
38 |
Georgia Tech |
3 |
| 2007 |
Auburn (OT) |
23 |
Clemson |
20 |
| 2006 |
Georgia |
31 |
Virginia |
24 |
| 2005 |
LSU |
40 |
Miami |
3 |
| 2004 |
Miami |
27 |
Florida |
10 |
| 2002 |
Maryland |
30 |
Tennesse |
3 |
| 2001 |
North Carolina |
16 |
Auburn |
10 |
| 2000 |
LSU |
28 |
Georgia Tech |
14 |
| 1999 |
Mississippi State |
17 |
Clemson |
7 |
| 1998 |
Georgia |
35 |
Virginia |
33 |
| 1997 |
Auburn |
21 |
Clemson |
17 |
| 1996 |
LSU |
10 |
Clemson |
7 |
| 1995 |
Virginia |
34 |
Georgia |
27 |
MEMORABLE GAMES
2013:
Behind the arm of Johnny Manziel, the Texas A&M Aggies overcame a 21-point halftime deficit to defeat the Duke Blue Devils 52-48. The night of offensive fireworks set or tied records in 20 game categories, including points scored, total offense and first downs. On TV, an average of 8.69 million viewers tuned into the epic battle, establishing it as ESPN’s most-viewed non-BCS bowl game telecast of all time.
2012:
Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd led a 60-yard drive in the final 1:39, hitting on a 26-yard pass to DeAndre Hopkins on fourth-and-16 in the 10-play drive, and Chandler Catanzaro hit a 37-yard field goal on the game’s final play to give Clemson a wild 25-24 win over LSU.
2007:
The 40th anniversary game between Clemson and Auburn featured stout defense in the first half and fast moving offense in the second, and in the end the two Tigers logged the first overtime game in bowl history. In the OT, Mark Buchholz’ 25-yard field goal gave Clemson the lead, but Auburn QB Brandon Cox hit Rodgeriqus Smith for 12 yards to set up Kodi Burns’ game-winning seven-yard run.
1998:
Georgia avenged a 1995 Peach Bowl loss with a stirring comeback 35-33 win over Virginia, after the Cavaliers had built a 21-point lead. The Bulldogs responded with 21 straight poitns of their own and took an eight-point fourth-quarter lead on Quincy Carter’s one-yard quarterback sneak, but Virginia quarterback Aaron Brooks had a 30-yard scoring scramble with 1:34 left before a tying two-point try failed. But Virginia recovered the onside kick and had one more chance, but a 48-yard field goal sailed wide right with 19 seconds left.
1995:
Georgia got a miracle play to tie the game with 1:09 left when Jason Ferguson picked up a Virginia fumble and returned it 10 yards for a touchdown that made it 27-27. But Virginia’s Demetrius Allen returned the ensuing kickoff for a game-winning 83-yard touchdown as the Cavaliers posted a thrilling 34-27 win.
1985:
In a game that included 16 bowl records broken or tied, Army ran for 291 yards and held a 31-23 lead before Illinois rallied behind quarterback Jack Trudeau to a late touchdown. But a tying two-point conversion attempt failed with only 34 seconds left.
STANDOUT PLAYERS
Johnny Manziel, QB, Texas A&M, 2013
Completed 30-of-38 passes for 382 yards and 77 rushing yards and scored five touchdowns in securing the Aggies’ 52-48 come-from-behind win over Duke.
Tajh Boyd, QB, Clemson, 2012
Completed 36-of-50 passes for 346 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions in leading the Tigers to a 25-24 win over LSU. Boyd led a 60-yard march in the game’s final 1:39, converting on a fourth-and-16 to keep the drive alive and setting up Chandler Catanzaro’s final-play 37-yard field goal for the game-winner.
Devin Hester, DB, Miami, 2004
Returned a blocked punt 78 yards for a touchdown, and one series later returned an interception 28 yards to set up a field goal in helping Miami take a 27-10 win over in-state rival Florida.
Demetrius Allen, WR, Virginia, 1995
Set numerous bowl records including an 82-yard touchdown reception and an 83-yard punt return for a touchdown to secure the Cavaliers’ 34-27 win over Georgia.
Michael Brooks, DB, North Carolina State, 1988
Set a bowl record with three interceptions in leading the Wolfpack to a 28-23 victory over Iowa.
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