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Touchdown Drama in the Swamp: Miami vs. Florida Showdown!

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The Florida Gators face off against the Miami Hurricanes in an epic season opener! Will the Gators reclaim the swamp or will Miami reign supreme?

Game On, College Football Fans! The much-anticipated kickoff of the 2024 NCAA football season has arrived, and what better way to kick things off than the epic clash of state rivals? This Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET, the University of Florida Gators will welcome the No. 19 Miami Hurricanes as they make their way to The Swamp for the first time since 2008. This game is about more than just football; it’s a showdown drenched in sweat, rivalry, and tradition that no Gators or Hurricanes fan can afford to miss!

As the clock ticks down to kickoff, excitement fills the air, doubling as fans prepare to watch the 'Canes take on the Gators. This face-off has a storied legacy, and the stakes couldn’t be higher as the Hurricanes, under the vision of head coach Mario Cristobal, enter the fray looking to make a statement. Can the Gators under the leadership of coach Billy Napier rise to the occasion? Expect nothing short of fireworks as they go toe-to-toe on the gridiron!

For those looking to catch the action, the game will be aired live on ABC, ensuring fans won’t miss a second of the exhilarating plays and potential game-winning touchdowns. Numerous analysts and experts are buzzing with predictions, providing insights into what they believe will unfold. Will Florida reclaim their dominance in the state, or will Miami come out swinging and take control of the rivalry this season? As both teams hit the field, all eyes will be glued to see which powerhouse prevails!

But hold on tight, as the game wraps up with the Gators suffering a tough home loss, 41-17! Florida’s head coach Billy Napier had aimed for a strong start, yet the Gators faced a storm of challenges on the home turf. There’s no doubt that fans have a lot to talk about as Miami demonstrated their prowess and left their mark early in the season.

So what’s the takeaway here? Well, did you know that the Florida Gators have an impressive track record in season openers, yet Miami came to play and ended that streak decisively? Additionally, these two programs maintain a thrilling football history dating back more than 70 years, which only adds more fuel to the fire for their upcoming matches! Buckle up, because this college football season promises to be one for the books!

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Game Day: Florida vs No. 19 Miami (Saturday, 3:30 pm) (Florida Gators)

UF and UM kickoff the 2024 season with the Hurricanes' first trip to the "Swamp" since 2008.

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Live updates: No. 19 Miami Hurricanes vs. Florida Gators (Miami Herald)

The No. 19 Hurricanes start the 2024 season against the in-state rival Florida Gators, with kickoff set for 3:30 p.m. The game will be televised on ABC. It's ...

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How to watch the Miami vs. Florida NCAA college football game ... (CBS News)

The University of Miami Hurricanes and University of Florida Gators kick off their NCAA college football seasons today.

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Miami Hurricanes at Florida Gators Predictions from Gators Illustrated (Spartan Nation)

The dog days are over and it's game day. The Miami Hurricanes visit the Florida Gators today, and Gators Illustrated has your predictions.

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How to watch Miami Hurricanes at Florida Gators football: FREE live ... (pennlive.com)

The next chapter of a longstanding Florida rivalry unfolds Saturday at The Swamp when the No. 19 Miami Hurricanes visit the Florida Gators.

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3 Things You Need to Know About the Florida Gators (CanesInSight)

It is officially football time in the Sunshine State once again. The Miami Hurricanes football season gets started with a 3:30 EST kickoff against the...

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Florida vs. Miami live stream, where to watch, TV channel, game ... (CBSSports.com)

The Hurricanes and Gators are primed for a Week 1 Sunshine State showdown.

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Gators Football Set To Host Miami In Season Opener - ESPN 98.1 ... (WRUF)

The Florida Gators football program has its first of several big tests this season Saturday afternoon. No. 19 Miami will head to Gainesville to open the ...

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FINAL: Florida Gators Drop a Doozy, Lose 41-17 to Rival Miami (Spartan Nation)

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier needed a good showing to start the season. Instead his Gators team was outclassed at home in virtually every aspect ...

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Miami Hurricanes, Cristobal blow out Billy Napier's Florida Gators (Tampa Bay Times)

Miami looked different in Game 1 of its coach's third season. The Gators did not.

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Miami Hurricanes dominate Florida Gators in the Swamp 41-17 (NBC 6 South Florida)

Cam Ward threw for 385 yards and three touchdowns while looking cool, calm and collected on a sweltering day in the Swamp and No. 19 Miami dominated Florida ...

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Florida vs. Miami score, takeaways: Gators embarrassed in opener ... (OnlyGators.com)

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier entered the 2024 season firmly on the hot seat. With one game in the books, Napier's job and the program itself is ...

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Pat Dooley Grades The Gators: Same Old Same Old - ESPN 98.1 ... (WRUF)

The Tailgate's Pat Dooley grades the Gators for WRUF after their embarrassing 41-17 loss to No. 19 Miami on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium: OFFENSE: D.

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Nilsson Becomes U20 World Champion on Final Day in Lima (Florida Gators)

LIMA, Peru – Incoming Gator freshman Vance Nilsson became the U20 Champion of the men's 400m hurdles on Saturday, the final day of the World Athletics U20 ...

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FINAL: No. 19 Miami 41, Florida 17 (Florida Gators)

A quick wrap of Saturday's 2024 season-opening home loss against the Hurricanes.

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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Florida Gators 2024 Edition (State Of The U)

Miami dominates an overmatched Florida team in the season opener AND I LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT!!!!

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Florida Gators Head Coach Billy Napier Running Out of Excuses (Sports Illustrated)

Year three of the Billy Napier era got started with the Florida Gators' worst home opener in its distinguished history.

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One Game In, Challenge Gets Harder for Gators (Florida Gators)

"They beat us today, and I don't have a ton of excuses," Gators head coach Billy Napier said at his deflated postgame press conference. "Miami outplayed us, ...

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Cam Ward takes shot at Florida fans after Miami Hurricanes ... (Palm Beach Post)

"The Pac-12, that's where I believe real football is played," Miami quarterback Cam Ward said after dominating Florida in The Swamp on Saturday.

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Five telling stats from the Miami Hurricanes' season-opening win ... (Miami Herald)

From Cam Ward to Cam McCormick to the defense without Rueben Bain Jr., five key stats from the Miami Hurricanes' win vs the Florida Gators.

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Film Review '24: Miami Hurricanes 41 - Florida Gators 17 (State Of The U)

The Hurricanes manhandled the Gators in The Swamp to open the season 1-0.

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Florida Ties Towson 1-1 (Florida Gators)

TOWSON, Md. – Florida soccer tied defending Colonial Athletic Association champion Towson 1-1 Sunday afternoon at Tiger Field.

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Florida's chance at victory slips away in draw against Towson (The Independent Florida Alligator)

The Florida soccer team came away with its third tie of the season against Towson on Sunday.

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Billy Napier Surprised by Florida Gators Defensive Futility vs. Miami ... (Spartan Nation)

A lot of work went into shoring up a porous 2023 Florida Gators defense, but the results weren't there in a 41-17 blowout loss to the Miami Hurricanes.

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Cam Ward Shines in Miami debut, dominating Florida on the road ... (The Miami Hurricane)

The hype is real. The Miami Hurricanes opened its season on Saturday in one of the most hostile environments in college football.

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