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Gators Secure Bowl Berth with Historic Win
21 Oct
Summary
- Florida achieved its largest comeback win against an SEC foe on the road.
- This victory marks the Gators' fifth of the 2026 season.
- Bowl projections place Florida in the Gator Bowl against SMU.
Florida football achieved a historic victory on Saturday, securing its largest comeback win against a ranked SEC opponent in a true road game. This landmark achievement was against Texas in Austin, marking the Gators' first-ever win in that city. The win also represents their fifth victory of the 2026 campaign, bringing them to the brink of postseason eligibility.
Following this signature performance, bowl projections are now placing the Gators in the Gator Bowl. The Athletic specifically projects Florida to face the SMU Mustangs in Jacksonville, Florida, on December 30th. This matchup would be an SEC vs. ACC conference contest, with a scheduled start time of 11:30 a.m. ET.
