The Florida Gators will face the Tulane Green Wave in the 2024 Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl in Tampa, Florida, at 3:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 20, according to an announcement from the University Athletic Association.

Barely a month ago, the Florida Gators' season appeared destined to end in turmoil. Instead, it will end in Tampa. The Gators will face American Athletic Conference runnerup Tulane (9-4) in the Gasparilla Bowl at Raymond James Stadium on Dec. 20. Florida also appeared in the 2021 Gasparilla Bowl, losing 29-17 to UCF.

It has been 40 years since Florida and Tulane met on the gridiron. Yet, the teams share a history. It is one that traverses the