The Dawgs lost to the Nittany Lions 27-23 in the 1983 Sugar Bowl. He’s traveled to New Orleans dozens of times, including for this game, which he watched from his sofa in Athens.

The Sugar Bowl has seen many memorable games and iconic champions throughout its history. Find the Sugar Bowl Winner Year by Year, here on Sportskeeda.

Notable matchups in the history of the Sugar Bowl 1951: No. 7 Kentucky vs. No. 1 Oklahoma. Kentucky upset No. 1 Oklahoma, on a 28-game winning streak coming in, in a 13-7 victory.