UCF and Georgia Tech Set to Face Off in Gasparilla Bowl
The Gasparilla Bowl is set to kick off on Friday, December 22nd, at 6:30 pm ET at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The bowl game will feature an exciting matchup between the UCF Knights and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
Both UCF and Georgia Tech have had impressive journeys to bowl eligibility. UCF, the only Big 12 newcomer to reach bowl eligibility, managed to secure their spot after winning three of their final four games. Running back RJ Harvey played a pivotal role in their success, rushing for 136 yards and two touchdowns in a crucial win over Houston that propelled them into the postseason.
On the other hand, Georgia Tech had an equally wild ride to reach bowl eligibility, upsetting several ranked opponents and giving the No. 1 Georgia team a scare late in the season. Their strong rushing offense will be a key factor to watch in the matchup against UCF’s defense.
This will mark the third matchup between UCF and Georgia Tech over the past four seasons, with the Knights winning both previous meetings. Despite some key players opting out of the bowl game, both teams are expected to have the majority of their playmakers available for the matchup.
The Gasparilla Bowl promises to be an exciting game, with both teams highly motivated to secure a win. The matchup features two former SEC quarterbacks now leading their respective teams, and the battle between UCF’s strong offense and Georgia Tech’s prolific rushing attack is expected to produce plenty of points.
The odds favor UCF as the favorite, but Georgia Tech is expected to keep pace and make things interesting down the stretch. It’s shaping up to be an exhilarating contest to watch as these plucky upstarts face off in the Gasparilla Bowl. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN or through live streaming on Fubo.