Bowl season’s chaotic streak kept going on Tuesday at the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, where one happy couple decided to tie the knot in front of family, friends, loved ones, and the Cheez-It mascot Ched-Z.
While it’s tough to top the Pop-Tarts Bowl in terms of viral sensation—not every bowl game can ritualistically sacrifice a breakfast pastry to be eaten by the victorious team—the Cheez-It Bowl did everything it could to get close, throwing an on-field wedding with a mascot officiant.
Erin Doolin and Erik Yakes got married at Camping World Stadium in the middle of a close battle between South Carolina and Illinois.
Let’s take a look at the happy couple.
100% real love at first bite!
— Cheez-It Citrus Bowl (@CitrusBowl) December 31, 2024
Congrats to our newlyweds for tying the knot! #CitrusBowl pic.twitter.com/jhHq1H3nd7
Seems like they had a great time.
The happy couple! pic.twitter.com/nQq6P5KOeO
— Sickos Committee (@SickosCommittee) December 31, 2024
In other zany mascot antics, Ched-Z was kicked through the uprights.
Ched Z is… GOOD! Splits the uprights! pic.twitter.com/Oh2NQJZ4kx
— Sickos Committee (@SickosCommittee) December 31, 2024
While the wedding brought positive vibes to the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl festivities, on the field the Gamecocks and Illini were going at it, with head coaches Shane Beamer and Bret Bielema trading barbs from across the field in a heated exchange.
Let’s hope the postgame handshake doesn’t get in the way of the wedding reception.
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This article was originally published on www.si.com as Cheez-It Citrus Bowl Wedding Shows True Love Still Exists.
