Florida projected to face Wake Forest in Gator Bowl
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 5:13 PM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
USA TODAY Sports forecasts Florida will meet Wake Forest in the Gator Bowl on December 30. Following a victory at Texas in Week 7, Florida aims to improve its postseason standing with one more win needed to secure a bowl game berth. This projection marks a shift from earlier predictions that had Florida playing against Maryland. Historically, Florida leads the series against Wake Forest, having won all four previous matchups since 1923.
- •Florida has played in the Gator Bowl nine times since 1952.
- •The Gators' last Gator Bowl appearance was in 2012, defeating Ohio State.
- •Florida has defeated Wake Forest in all four historical meetings.
- •The Gator Bowl is scheduled for December 30 at 11:30 a.m. ET in Jacksonville, Florida.
- •Florida needs one more win to clinch a bowl game berth.
- 5:13 PMYahoo Sports — USA TODAY Sports projects Florida vs Wake Forest in Gator Bowl matchup
"After beating Texas on the road in Week 7, USA TODAY Sports still has Florida playing in the Gator Bowl, but now against Wake Forest.
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