Florida projected to face South Florida in Cure Bowl
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 6:09 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Florida Gators football is projected to meet in-state rival South Florida in the Cure Bowl, according to CBS Sports. This would be Florida's return to postseason play after a four-year absence. The Gators, now under new head coach Jon Sumrall, aim to restore their SEC competitiveness and improve their program's trajectory. Florida holds a 3-1 record against South Florida since 2010, but lost to the Bulls in their last matchup. The Cure Bowl matchup represents a significant chance to regain momentum under Sumrall's leadership as the new season approaches.
- •Florida Gators missed postseason play for four years
- •Projected to play South Florida in Cure Bowl
- •Jon Sumrall is first-year head coach for Florida
- •Gators lost to South Florida 18-16 last year
- •Florida has a 3-1 record against USF since 2010
- 6:09 PMYahoo Sports — Where Florida football lands in preseason bowl projections
"Florida football is projected to face off against an in-state rival in CBS Sports' preseason bowl projections.
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