[8] On December 4, 2022, it was announced that the game would feature LSU of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and Purdue of the Big Ten.
They faced three ranked teams, defeating Ole Miss and Alabama while losing to Tennessee.
LSU entered the bowl 17th in the College Football Playoff (CFP) ranking, with an overall 9–4 record.
The Boilermakers qualified for the Big Ten Championship Game, which they lost to second-ranked Michigan.
at Camping World Stadium • Orlando, Florida LSU set new Citrus Bowl records for most points scored (63), largest margin of victory (56), and total offensive yards (594).