… This in-state rivalry, it’s a special, special day and you don’t want to come out on the bottom. “Last year, not being able to play that game, that’s something that you look forward to. Our players know that and understand that,” UF interim defensive coordinator Christian Robinson said. “Obviously Florida-Florida State is a big, big deal. Somebody is staying home again this year. UF hasn’t missed postseason play since 2017, while FSU failed to make a bowl in 20. In addition to the renewed rivalry and Senior Day, the Gators (5-6) are also fighting for bowl eligibility along with Florida State (5-6). So it would mean a lot to go out with a win.
Still one of the biggest rivalries in college football. “It’s my last game in the Swamp, big rivalry game, Florida-Florida State.
“That was the first year we didn’t play them since I’ve been here, so I’m excited to go against the Seminoles. “It was odd,” Carter said of not facing FSU in 2020. The game was shelved after the SEC moved to a conference-only schedule due to COVID-19. UF also had an interim coach for that game in Randy Shannon, who’s now a senior defensive analyst for the Seminoles.įlorida owns a two-game winning streak in the series, but the two teams didn’t play last year for the first time since 1957. Redshirt senior defensive end Zachary Carter is one of just nine scholarship players who was on the Gators when they last lost to FSU in 2017. Florida State Seminoles on TV, live stream More: Billy Napier is a hot name in the Florida Gators coaching search. “We’ve got a group of seniors who came here, dedicated themselves to this program for five years and we want to make sure they leave the right way.” “We’re playing a rivalry game and it is big. “We’re excited about playing an in-state rival. When they reported back to the football facilities Monday morning, his message to them was all about Florida State and Senior Day. They all went home Sunday night and “cleared their heads” following Dan Mullen’s firing, Knox said. When Florida interim coach Greg Knox first addressed the team this week, it wasn’t difficult to get the players’ attention.
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