Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Gator Football Update - Florida vs. Florida State

FLORIDA (6-5, 3-5 SEC) vs. FLORIDA STATE (7-4, 5-3 ACC)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 – 7:00PM ET
BEN HILL GRIFFIN STADIUM


The University of Florida (6-5, 3-5 SEC) will host the Florida State Seminoles (7-4, 5-3 ACC) this weekend in a matchup of in-state rivals. The Gators will honor 19 seniors prior to the game as the play in their last home contest for the Orange and Blue.

Florida is coming off a 54-32 victory over Furman, which clinched a trip to a bowl for the 21st-straight year, the longest streak in the SEC and the second-longest streak in the nation. Florida State lost to Virginia, 14-13, in its last outing.

This week's meeting will mark the 56th meeting all-time in the series between the two schools. UF holds a 33-20-2 edge in the overall series, including a 20-8-1 record in Gainesville. The Gators have not lost to FSU at home since the 2003 season. UF and FSU have faced each other in the regular season finale each year since 1980.