Florida, Tulane Set for Gasparilla Bowl

The Gasparilla Bowl on December 20 will feature the Tulane Green Wave (9-4) facing off against the Florida Gators (7-5) at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. Tulane is coming off a tough loss against Army in the AAC Championship but had a successful season under new head coach Jon Sumrall, while Florida ended their regular season strong with three consecutive wins. ESPN's Football Power Index gives Florida a slight edge with a 54.2% chance of winning, despite Tulane's higher rankings in both total offense and defense. The Green Wave's freshman quarterback Darian Mensah has been a standout, while the Gators' DJ Lagway has also shown promise. This matchup marks the first meeting between the two teams since 1984, adding historical significance to the game. Both teams aim to cap off their seasons on a high note as they prepare for this bowl appearance.