Florida football projected for Citrus Bowl after Texas win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 4:27 PM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
After defeating Texas in Week 7, CBS Sports projects Florida to face Iowa in the Citrus Bowl on January 2, 2027, in Orlando. The Gators’ victory over a top-10 opponent ended a two-game losing streak and boosted their chances for a College Football Playoff bid. Florida is 4-2 this season and has played in the Citrus Bowl six times previously, winning twice.
- •Florida defeats Texas to improve to 4-2 this season.
- •CBS Sports predicts Citrus Bowl matchup against Iowa.
- •Citrus Bowl scheduled for January 2, 2027, in Orlando.
- •Florida has previously appeared in six Citrus Bowl games.
- 4:27 PMYahoo Sports — CBS Sports projects Florida for Citrus Bowl after Week 7 Texas win
"After securing a signature road win over Texas in Week 7, CBS Sports now projects Florida football to play in the Citrus Bowl against Iowa.
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