Florida Gators Face Tulane Green WavePirate-Themed Gasparilla Bowl
The Florida Gators aim to continue their late-season momentum while Tulane adjusts to quarterback challenges in Tampa's annual bowl game.
- The 2024 Gasparilla Bowl will take place on Friday, Dec. 20, at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium, featuring Florida (7-5) and Tulane (9-4).
- Florida enters the game on a four-game winning streak, led by freshman quarterback DJ Lagway, who has thrown for 1,610 yards and 11 touchdowns this season.
- Tulane will rely on Oregon transfer Ty Thompson at quarterback after starter Darian Mensah entered the transfer portal, leaving uncertainty in their passing game.
- The Florida Gators are heavily favored, with betting models giving them a 79.5% chance of victory and predicting they will cover the 14-point spread.
- The Gasparilla Bowl celebrates Tampa's cultural connection to the mythical pirate Jose Gaspar, blending football with the city’s unique traditions and festivities.
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