Florida football is back in the bowl game spotlight after a one-year break, gearing up to face Tulane in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl. The game will take place on Dec. 20 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, with kickoff set for 3:30 p.m. and coverage on ESPN.
The Gators, sporting a 7-5 record, won’t have to travel far to meet their opponent. Tulane, coming off a 9-4 season, made it to the American Athletic Conference Championship before falling to Army 35-14. This matchup offers a chance for Florida to extend their three-game winning streak, led by standout freshman quarterback DJ Lagway. The 6’3″, 239-pound Lagway has been impressive in his first season, notching 1,610 passing yards, 11 touchdowns, and seven interceptions while posting a 5-1 record as a starter.
This marks Florida’s 49th bowl game in school history, where they hold an even 24-24 record. Their last bowl outing wasn’t so memorable—a tough 30-3 loss to Oregon State in the 2022 Las Vegas Bowl. This year, they’ll be aiming for redemption on familiar turf in Tampa.
If you’re looking to catch the game in person, tickets for the Gasparilla Bowl are available through the UF ticket office or secondary markets. Prices start around $60 on platforms like StubHub, SeatGeek, and Vivid Seats, with lower bowl seats ranging from $68 to $252 depending on where you shop.
For Florida fans, it’s been a rollercoaster of a season, with notable wins over teams like LSU and Florida State but tough losses to Texas and Georgia. Now, with Tulane standing between them and a bowl game victory, the Gators are ready to prove they’re back on the rise.
Mark your calendars for Dec. 20—it’s going to be a showdown in Tampa you won’t want to miss.
