Mon Sep 23 18:18:16 UTC 2024: ## Gators to Face UCF Under the Lights at The Swamp

**GAINESVILLE, FL** – The Florida Gators will host the UCF Knights in a highly anticipated in-state matchup on October 5th at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (The Swamp). The game, which will air on the SEC Network, is set for a 7:45 PM kickoff.

This matchup comes after both teams enjoy a bye week. Florida (2-2, 1-1 SEC) is coming off a 45-28 road victory against Mississippi State, while UCF (3-0, 1-0 Big 12) secured a dramatic 35-34 win over TCU. The Knights face off against Deion Sanders’ Colorado team this Saturday before heading to Gainesville.

The Gators are looking for redemption against an in-state opponent at home, having suffered a 41-17 defeat to Miami in their season opener. “It’s going to be another in-state game, but we’re coming off a bye week,” said Florida linebacker Grayson Howard. “Growing up in Jacksonville, you live for games like UCF, Miami, Florida State – these are the games you dream of.”

The series history between the two teams is tight, with Florida holding a slight 2-1 advantage. However, UCF won the last meeting in a 29-17 victory in the 2021 Gasparilla Bowl.

With both teams seeking momentum, the game promises to be a fierce battle for bragging rights in Florida.

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