THE FRIDAY BLUEBOOK: 12/22/17: ANSWER A

Your answer: 1995

Not quite. This was the first year that Outback Steakhouse sponsored what was formerly known as the Hall of Fame Bowl. Penn State defeated Auburn 43-14.

 

THE FRIDAY BLUEBOOK: 12/22/17: ANSWER B

Your answer: 1997

Correct! Under coach Lloyd Carr, U-M fell to Alabama 14-17 in the team’s first appearance in the Outback Bowl on January 1, 1997.

 

THE FRIDAY BLUEBOOK: 12/22/17: ANSWER C

Your answer: 2003

Not quite. U-M did play in the Outback Bowl on January 1, 2003, defeating Florida 38-30—but this was the team’s second appearance in the game.