SI now projects Florida to play in this Tampa-based bowl game
Sports Illustrated has Florida football lined up against a Big Ten opponent in a Tampa-based bowl game after the Gators' Week 6 homecoming loss.
Florida football's postseason prospects have dropped significantly following two consecutive losses, including a recent defeat to the South Carolina Gamecocks. Once projected for a College Football Playoff appearance, the Gators are now among the mid-tier bowl game contenders. According to Sports Illustrated writer Bryan Fischer, the team is set to face off against Penn State in the ReliaQuest Bowl.
Florida boasts a strong history against Penn State, having won three previous matchups dating back to 1962. The Gators also defeated Penn State in the 1997 Citrus Bowl and the 2010 Outback Bowl. Notably, Florida has participated in the ReliaQuest Bowl five times, securing a 3-2 record, while not competing in the Cigar Bowl or Hall of Fame Bowl.
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