CBS Sports predicts Florida football for this December bowl matchup

CBS Sports predicts this bowl game for the Gators after finishing their season with a 7-5 record.

Florida football awaits its bowl matchup after finishing the regular-season schedule with a 7-5 record.

After finishing the regular season with three consecutive wins including a dominant beat down against their in-state rival, the Florida State Seminoles, the Gators are hoping to land a good bowl game matchup.

CBS Sports writer Jerry Palm projects the Gators to compete in the Gasparilla Bowl against the Memphis Tigers. The bowl game features a team from either the ACC or SEC to go against the pool.

The Gasparilla Bowl takes place in Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Friday, Dec. 20 at 3:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN.

Florida’s history in the Gasparilla Bowl

Florida played in this bowl game back on Dec. 23, 2021, against the UCF Knights.

Following the departure of former Gators head coach Dan Mullen, Florida competed in the game led by interim head coach Greg Knox and got pounded, losing by a score of 29-17.

If the Gators end up competing in this bowl game once again, expect it to be a more competitive contest against whoever they are matched up with.

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