Florida projected for Birmingham Bowl after homecoming loss to South Carolina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 1:03 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Florida football is now projected to play North Carolina in the Birmingham Bowl on December 29, following a significant defeat to South Carolina during homecoming. The Gators’ playoff aspirations diminished after a losing streak, including a prior blowout loss to Missouri. Now with a record of 4-2, Florida faces tough competition in upcoming games and must rebound to improve its postseason outlook. The Gators have historically struggled against North Carolina, winning only twice in their last ten matchups.
- •Florida football loses to South Carolina during homecoming.
- •Gators now stand at 4-2 after two straight losses.
- •CBS Sports projects Florida vs. North Carolina in the Birmingham Bowl.
- •Match is scheduled for December 29 in Birmingham, Alabama.
- •Florida has only two wins against North Carolina in their last ten games.
- 1:03 PMYahoo Sports — Florida now projected for this bowl game after South Carolina loss
"Following an embarrassing loss to South Carolina on homecoming, Florida football is now projected for this bowl game against an ACC opponent.
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