The Capital One Orange Bowl has found its voice for the 2026 College Football Playoff Quarterfinal. South Florida delivered a star.
Krystal Molina, a freshman at New York University who grew up in Broward County, claimed victory in the “Obie Idol” competition and will perform the national anthem before Texas Tech battles Oregon on New Year’s Day.
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How Did The Competition Unfold For Krystal Molina?
The Orange Bowl wasn’t messing around. They wanted fresh talent, so they opened auditions to anyone willing to try. After sorting through 100 applications, organizers brought 10 finalists to Hard Rock Stadium for a live sing-off…