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1998: Stadium opens
Raymond James Stadium opened September 20, 1998.
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1998: NFL opener
The Buccaneers hosted the Bears in the opening game.
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1998: Bulls arrive
South Florida made its stadium debut two weeks later.
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1998: College opponent
The Citadel visited for South Florida's first game here.
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1998: Debut result
The Bulls won their stadium debut 45–6.
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Earlier tradition
The venue continued Tampa's tradition of natural-grass football fields.
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Bowl connection
The stadium has also served as a major postseason bowl venue.
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