Florida’s first three game times and television network selections have been Florida’s first three game times and television network selections have been announced with Miami (Aug. 31) and Texas A&M (Sept. 14) at 3:30 p.m. on ABC and Samford (Sept. 7) at 7 p.m. on SECN+/ESPN+.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida football’s first three game times and television designations of the 2024 season have been announced as the matchup vs. Samford on Sept. 7 in The Swamp is set for 7 p.m. on SECN+/ESPN+, the Southeastern Conference and ESPN announced on Thursday.
Both the season opener against Miami on Aug. 31 and conference opener vs. Texas A&M on Sept. 14 were previously announced and are scheduled for 3:30 p.m. airing on ABC inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Also, the annual Florida-Georgia rivalry game on Nov. 2 in Jacksonville will take place at 3:30 p.m. on ABC.
The game will mark the 57th meeting between the Gators and the Hurricanes, and the first since 2019 when Florida downed Miami in Orlando on a 24-20 decision. It will also be the 22nd meeting in the Swamp between the two teams and the first since 2008 with the Gators defeating Miami 26-3 in front of 91,000. Miami leads the all-time series 29-27 with the first meeting taking place in 1938. The Gators have a 9-12 record against the Hurricanes in Gainesville, 4-3 in neutral sites and the series is tied 14 -14 in Miami.
he Week 3 meeting between the Gators and the Aggies will be the seventh matchup between the two schools, and the fourth since 2017. The Gators defeated the Aggies 41-22 in 2022 during their last meeting in College Station. The all-time series is tied 3-3.
This year’s Florida-Georgia game, which will take place inside EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, marks the 102nd meeting between the Gators and the Bulldogs in the rivalry that dates back to 1915. The game has been played in Jacksonville since 1933 with the exception of 1994 (Gainesville) and 1995 (Athens) due to renovations to the stadium.
Recently, the upcoming themes and designations for all seven home games were announced. For more information on each game’s theme, click here<https://floridagators.com/news/2024/5/23/football-gators-announce-2024-home-game-designations.aspx>.
2024 Gators Football Announced TV/Time Schedule (All times are EST)
* Aug. 31: vs. Miami (Gainesville, Fla.) at 3:30 p.m. on ABC
* Sept. 7: vs. Samford (Gainesville, Fla) at 7 p.m. on SECN+/ESPN+
* Sept. 14: vs. Texas A&M (Gainesville, Fla.) at 3:30 p.m. on ABC
* Nov. 2: vs. Georgia (Jacksonville, Fla.) at 3:30 p.m. on ABC
* Florida will be the away team this year
Aug. 31 | Miami, 3:30 p.m. | The Swamp Opener
The season-opening game marks a return to The Swamp, one of the most intimidating atmospheres in all of college football. The Hurricanes travel to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium for the first time since 2008 when they suffered a decisive 26-3 defeat by Florida.
Sept. 7 | Samford, 7 p.m. | 352 Community Day
Join the festivities as the Gators welcome local organizations and community groups from throughout the greater North Central Florida region back to Gainesville. Special ticket offers will be available for this matchup. Click here<https://floridagators.com/sports/2015/12/10/_tickets_football_groups_.aspx> for more information.
Sept. 14 | Texas A&M, 3:30 p.m. | Championship Reunion Weekend & UF Family Weekend
The UAA annually invites members of UF championship teams celebrating 10-, 25-, and 50-year anniversaries to campus to be remembered, saluted and cheered. Additionally, the matchup against Texas A&M will be on Family Weekend with the UF campus-wide events from lectures to performances, leading up to the football game.
SINGLE-GAME TICKETS
Fans who are “Swamp Certified” will have the special opportunity to take part in a single-game ticket pre-sale beginning June 13. Single-game tickets for the general public will go on sale June 24. Click here<https://floridagators.com/sports/2024/5/20/swamp-certified.aspx> to learn more about the “Swamp Certified” program and join now.
2024 FLORIDA FOOTBALL SEASON TICKETS
After five sold-out games in 2023, fans can now secure 2024 season tickets for the seven home games in The Swamp with matchups including Miami (Aug. 31), Samford (Sept. 7), Texas A&M (Sept. 14), UCF (Oct. 5), Kentucky (Oct. 19), LSU (Nov. 16) and Ole Miss (Nov. 23). Season ticket packages are available starting at less than $70 per game along with a Gator Boosters contribution.
Click here to secure Season Tickets<https://floridagators.com/feature/football-season-tickets>
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