Florida football is back and for the first time since November 30, 2019, the stands can and should be filled for the season opener against FAU.
Kickoff is set for 7:30 pm Saturday, September 4, and will be broadcast on SEC Network.
Florida owns the longest-active home-opener winning streak in the FBS with 31-straight wins (last loss, 1989: 24-19 vs. Ole Miss), losing just one season opener (2017) since 1990.
The Gators will also be wearing white jerseys at home for the first time since the early 2000s. Florida will wear white jerseys and pants with their traditional orange helmets.
FAU finished the season 5-4 (4-2 CUSA) in 2020 but return a lot of starters from last season and add Miami transfer quarterback N'Kosi Perry.
On the other side of the field, Emory Jones will be making his first collegiate start. Jones has played in meaningful moments during his three years in Gainesville but this is the first year that he will be the stater for the Orange and Blue.
Florida is 3-0 all-time against FAU. This is the first meeting between the two teams since 2015, a 20-14 overtime win for the Gators.
How to watch
Game time: Saturday, September 4, 2021
Watch: SEC Network (DirecTV): 611 [HD]
Stream: SECN+, WatchESPN and the ESPN app
Radio: Gator Sports Network, ESPN 98.1 FM
Listen online: wruf.com,
Play-by-Play: Tom Hart
Analyst: Jordan Rodgers
Reporter: Cole Cubelic
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Storylines
Avery Helm looking to make the most of his opportunity to start
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Chance to play at home is special for these Gators
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Communication is key for Florida's defense
Kamar Wilcoxson is out with a knee injury
Tre'Vez Johnson getting a chance to be the Star
Florida welcomes Auburn transfer, Tyrone Truesdell
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