Florida projected to face SMU in Gator Bowl after Week 8 bye
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 7:57 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
Florida's chances of making the College Football Playoff have diminished after their Week 8 bye, according to The Athletic. Despite an upset victory over Texas, the Gators remain outside playoff projections. The team's recent losses to Missouri and South Carolina further complicate their postseason aspirations. Florida is projected to play SMU in the Gator Bowl on December 30 if they cannot improve their standing. A significant upcoming matchup against third-ranked Georgia could influence their postseason resume significantly.
- •Florida has two wins over top-10 opponents this season
- •Projected to face SMU in the Gator Bowl
- •Recent losses to Missouri and South Carolina affected standings
- •Georgia leads the College Football Playoff projections
- 7:57 PMYahoo Sports — The Athletic projects Florida's bowl game, opponent after Week 8 bye
"Florida remains absent from The Athletic's latest College Football Playoff projections. Here's where they think the Gators will play instead.
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