The opening kickoff for Florida football’s 2024 project is simply days away, and ahead of Billy Napier’s 3rd season in Gainesville, the last preseason forecasts have actually been cast by members of the sports media.
The Gators face among the most harsh regular-season schedules which has lots of sensation bearish on their possibilities of success, however remarkably, some have actually anticipated a postseason bowl berth for the Orange and Blue. That in itself presumes a least a. 500 surface for Napier and Co. which would be a welcome occasion for the Gator Nation.
U.S.A. TODAY Sports author Erick Smith sent his preseason bowl forecasts and anticipates Florida making it into the Gasparilla Bowl versus the Duke Blue Devils. That video game is arranged for Wednesday, Dec. 20.
Gators in the Gasparilla Bowl
Florida played in the Gasparilla when before back in 2021 versus the Central Florida Knights. Head coach Dan Mullen had actually been dismissed a video game prior, leaving Greg Knox as the skipper for the last 2 video games consisting of the postseason look.
The Gators came out flat in that video game and fell to UCF, 29-17. The loss sealed the very first of 3 straight losing seasons for the Orange and Blue.
U.S.A. TODAY Sports preseason college football bowl forecasts
Florida’s season opener for 2024
The Florida Gators and No. 19 Miami Hurricanes square off on Aug. 31 in Gainesville, Florida to open their schedule for the 2024 season. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET and will be transmitted on ABC Sports.
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