Florida and Miami clash in college basketball season opener in Tampa
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Last updated Nov 2, 2026
Florida and Miami are facing off in the season opener for men's college basketball at the Orion180 Tipoff Classic in Tampa. The game is currently ongoing, with both teams starting fresh off their exhibition matchups. Florida, ranked No. 1 in both major polls, holds a significant historical advantage over Miami, leading their series 47-23. The Gators recently split two preseason games, while the Hurricanes won their only exhibition against Vanderbilt. Real-time updates are available as the matchup continues.
- •Florida is ranked No. 1 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll and AP Top 25.
- •Miami enters the game ranked No. 17 and No. 14 in respective polls.
- •Florida holds a 47-23 all-time series lead over Miami.
- •The Gators split their exhibition games with a loss to Baylor and a win over Stetson.
- •Miami defeated Vanderbilt in its lone exhibition matchup last month.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — How to watch Miami vs Florida: Live stream NCAA College Basketball, TV channel
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Live updates, score, highlights from Florida's season opener vs Miami
"The No. 14 Miami Hurricanes (0-0) face the No. 1 Florida Gators (0-0) at Benchmark International Arena on Monday evening to open the 2026-27 men’s college basketball season. How to Watch Miami vs Florida Miami begins its second season under…
"Follow along here for live updates, game score, highlights and analysis from Florida basketball's season opener against the Miami Hurricanes.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 2, 2026, 10:00 PMHow to watch Miami vs Florida: Live stream NCAA College Basketball, TV channel
The No. 14 Miami Hurricanes (0-0) face the No. 1 Florida Gators (0-0) at Benchmark International Arena on Monday evening to open the 2026-27 men’s college basketball season. How to Watch Miami vs Florida Miami begins its second season under…
- Yahoo SportsNov 2, 2026, 9:00 PMLive updates, score, highlights from Florida's season opener vs Miami
Follow along here for live updates, game score, highlights and analysis from Florida basketball's season opener against the Miami Hurricanes.
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