Madison, WI -- (Sports Network) - The University of Wisconsin has accepted an invitation to play in the Outback Bowl in Tampa, Florida on January 1, 2008.

The Badgers (9-3), who will be playing in the 19th bowl game in school history, will face a yet-to-be-determined opponent from the Southeastern Conference.

It will be the Badgers' third trip to the Outback Bowl. Wisconsin knocked off Duke, 34-20, in the 1995 game (then known as the Hall of Fame Bowl). UW then dropped a pair of games with Georgia in 1998 and 2005, respectively.

"We're absolutely thrilled to be returning to Tampa for the Outback Bowl," UW director of athletics Barry Alvarez said. "It has been a tremendous destination for us the previous three times we have been there. Our players and fans have always enjoyed the Tampa area and everything the bowl brings to the table."

The Badgers will be participating in their 13th bowl game in the past 15 seasons, including their school-record sixth consecutive appearance this year.

"Our entire team is excited to be returning to Florida for our fourth straight January bowl game," head coach Bret Bielema said. "We've always heard terrific feedback from our fans who have followed us to Tampa in the past and I know we'll have a big sea of red down there again. We're looking forward to the warm weather, hospitality and a great game on New Year's Day."