{"id":98988,"date":"2025-12-29T17:48:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T17:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/98988\/"},"modified":"2025-12-29T17:48:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T17:48:07","slug":"michigan-texas-arrive-in-orlando-ahead-of-cheez-it-citrus-bowl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/98988\/","title":{"rendered":"Michigan, Texas arrive in Orlando ahead of Cheez-It Citrus Bowl"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">ORLANDO, Fla. &#8211; Michigan and Texas will face off in the <a href=\"https:\/\/cheezitcitrusbowl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Cheez-It Citrus Bowl<\/a> this week in\u00a0Orlando.<\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">Michigan officially welcomed incoming head coach Kyle Whittingham during a morning news conference.<\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">Coaches from both teams praised Central\u00a0Florida\u00a0for its hospitality and warm weather.<\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">Whittingham said returning to Camping World Stadium brings back memories of his own playing days, recalling times he spent on the field decades ago.<\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">Michigan coaches noted the contrast between\u00a0Florida\u2019s warm weather and winter conditions back home.<\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WOFL\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">What they&#8217;re saying:<\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">&#8220;I\u2019m just elated to be here\u2026 Great group of young men,&#8221; Whittingham said after meeting the team.<\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">Texas offensive coordinator Kyle Flood said\u00a0Orlando\u2019s hospitality has been &#8220;first class all the way.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WOFL\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">By the numbers:<\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">According to\u00a0Florida\u00a0Citrus Sports, bowl games and marquee events like the\u00a0Florida\u00a0Classic generate roughly $100 million for the local economy.<\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">Fans say their travel, dining, and hotel stays help support Central\u00a0Florida\u00a0businesses.<\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">Fans from both schools say visiting\u00a0Orlando\u00a0gives them a chance to support local restaurants, hotels, and attractions while enjoying postseason football.<\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WOFL\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">What&#8217;s next:<\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">The Cheez-It Citrus Bowl kicks off Wednesday in\u00a0Orlando, bringing thousands of fans \u2014 and a national TV audience \u2014 to the city.<\/p>\n<p class=\"group-source-paragraph\" data-v-4fbf7207=\"\">The Source: This story was written with information sourced by FOX 35 reporter Matt Trezza.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox35orlando.com\/tag\/us\/fl\/orange-county\/orlando\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-6c8e215c=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Orlando News<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox35orlando.com\/tag\/us\/fl\/orange-county\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-6c8e215c=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Orange County News<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox35orlando.com\/tag\/sports\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-6c8e215c=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sports<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"ORLANDO, Fla. &#8211; Michigan and Texas will face off in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl this week in\u00a0Orlando. 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