Florida projected to face Pitt or Nebraska in upcoming bowl games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Florida's recent 27-24 victory at Texas has positively impacted its postseason prospects, with ESPN altering its bowl projections. Analysts Kyle Bonagura predicts a matchup against Pittsburgh in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, while Mark Schlabach forecasts Florida meeting Nebraska in the ReliaQuest Bowl. This shift follows Florida's rally from a 17-3 deficit, improving their record to 5-2 overall and 3-2 in SEC play. The Gators are now one win away from bowl eligibility with five regular-season games left.
- •Florida beat Texas 27-24 on October 20, 2026.
- •Gators improve to 5-2 overall and 3-2 in SEC play.
- •Bonagura projects Florida vs. Pitt in the Gator Bowl.
- •Schlabach predicts Florida vs. Nebraska in the ReliaQuest Bowl.
- •Florida needs one more win for bowl eligibility.
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — ESPN moves Florida up in bowl projections after Texas upset
"ESPN’s latest bowl projections have Florida facing Pitt in the Gator Bowl or Nebraska in the ReliaQuest Bowl after its win at Texas.
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