Florida Gators projected to face Clemson in Gator Bowl
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 1:33 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Athlon Sports forecasts Florida football meeting Clemson in the Gator Bowl on December 30 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Gators are one win away from securing a bowl appearance after a recent victory in Week 7. Florida has a historical advantage in their series against Clemson, holding nine wins to three losses and a tie since 1911. Both teams last faced each other in 1961, with Florida winning. Other outlets like USA TODAY Sports and ESPN also project Florida for the Gator Bowl against various opponents.
- •Florida football projected to play Clemson in Gator Bowl
- •Gator Bowl scheduled for December 30 at 11:30 a.m. ET
- •Florida has won nine of 13 all-time meetings against Clemson
- •Gators need one more win to clinch bowl game eligibility
- •Projection follows a successful start to the season with four wins
- 1:33 PMYahoo Sports — Athlon Sports has familiar bowl game, opponent projection for Florida
"Athlon Sports released its latest bowl game projections after Week 7, with Florida football facing the same team in the same venue as last week.
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