Outback Bowl Betting Odds, Predictions, Preview
The Outback Bowl changed its name to the ReliaQuest Bowl after the 2022 installment.
Outback Bowl History

The Outback Bowl began in 1986 and the matchup currently features schools from the Big Tenand the SEC. This game takes place at Raymond James Stadium from Tampa, Florida. This game was formerly known as the Hall of Fame Bowl between 1986 and 1994.
The SEC has gone 16-13 while the Big Ten owns an 13-17 record in the 32-year history of the bowl. The SEC had won three straight in this matchup but the Big Ten has captured the last two meetings, including the 2019 edition when Minnesota upset Auburn 31-24 as a seven-point underdog.
In 2021, the SEC picked up a 26-20 win, as Ole Miss upset Indiana as a touchdown 'dog while the 'under' connected. The SEC did it again in 2022 with a 24-10 win by Arkansas over Penn State, winning for the fifth time in the past seven Outback Bowls.
Outback Bowl Betting Results
Year | Matchup | Spread/Totals | ATS Result |
2019 | Minnesota 31 Auburn 24 | Auburn -7, 53.5 | Underdog, Over |
2018 | Iowa 27 Mississippi State 22 | Mississippi State -7, 40 | Underdog, Over |
2017 | South Carolina 26 Michigan 19 | Michigan -9, 41.5 | Underdog, Over |
2016 | Florida 30 Iowa 3 | Florida -1.5, 40.5 | Favorite, Under |
2015 | Tennessee 45 Northwestern 6 | Tennessee -9.5, 48.5 | Favorite, Over |
2014 | Wisconsin 34 Auburn 31 (OT) | Auburn -6, 65 | Underdog, Push |
2013 | LSU 21 Iowa 14 | LSU -8, 48 | Underdog, Under |
2012 | South Carolina 33 Michigan 28 | South Carolina -5.5, 47.5 | Underdog, Over |
2011 | Michigan State 33 Georgia 30 (3OT) | Georgia -2.5, 48 | Underdog, Over |
2010 | Florida 37 Penn State 24 | Florida -7, 48 | Favorite, Over |
2009 | Auburn 38 Northwestern 35 (OT) | Auburn -9, 54.5 | Underdog, Over |
2008 | Iowa 31 South Carolina 10 | Iowa -3.5, 42 | Favorite, Under |
2007 | Tennessee 21 Wisconsin 17 | Tennessee -2.5, 56 | Favorite, Under |
2006 | Penn State 20 Tennessee 10 | Tennessee -4, 41.5 | Underdog, Under |
2005 | Florida 31 Iowa 24 | Iowa -1, 50 | Underdog, Over |
2004 | Georgia 24 Wisconsin 21 | Georgia -7, 40 | Underdog, Over |
2003 | Iowa 37 Florida 17 | Florida -4, 46.5 | Underdog, Over |
2002 | Michigan 38 Florida 30 | Michigan -1.5, 46.5 | Favorite, Over |
2001 | South Carolina 31 Ohio State 28 | Pick-em, 40.5 | Over |
2000 | South Carolina 24 Ohio State 7 | Ohio State -6.5, 43.5 | Underdog, Under |
1999 | Georgia 28 Purdue 25 (OT) | Georgia -5.5, 62.5 | Underdog, Under |
1998 | Penn State 26 Kentucky 14 | Penn State -8.5, 62.5 | Favorite, Under |
1997 | Georgia 33 Wisconsin 6 | Georgia -8.5, 47.5 | Favorite, Under |
1996 | Alabama 17 Michigan 14 | Alabama -1, 36.5 | Favorite, Under |
1995 | Penn State 43 Auburn 14 | Penn State -2.5, 53 | Favorite, Over |
1994 | Wisconsin 34 Duke 20 | Wisconsin -8, 52 | Favorite, Over |
1993 | Michigan 42 NC State 7 | Michigan -14.5, 48.5 | Favorite, Over |
1992 | Tennessee 38 Boston College 23 | Tennessee -3.5, 47.5 | Favorite, Over |
1991 | Syracuse 24 Ohio State 17 | Syracuse -3.5, 38 | Favorite, Over |
1990 | Clemson 30 Illinois 0 | Clemson -2, 35.5 | Favorite, Under |
1989 | Auburn 31 Ohio State 14 | - | - |
1988 | Syracuse 23 LSU 10 | - | - |
1987 | Michigan 28 Alabama 24 | - | - |
1986 | Boston College 27 Georgia 24 | - | - |