A Sunshine State battle kicks off Week 1, with Florida and Miami going head-to-head in Gainesville on Saturday afternoon.
The Hurricanes head into "The Swamp" with high expectations: Miami is ranked No. 19 in the Preseason AP Poll, buoyed by quarterback Cam Ward.
Ward, a Washington State transfer, has a legitimate case as the best quarterback in the ACC. Last season, he threw for 3,735 yards and 25 touchdowns, pacing a strong Wazzu offense.
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Perhaps Ward is the boost that Mario Cristobal's program needs. The Hurricanes are a mere 12-13 in the first two years of Cristobal's tenure, and they have yet to win a bowl game in that stretch.
Cristobal's counterpart at Florida — Billy Napier — finds himself in an eerily similar situation. The Gators are just 11-14 under Napier, and did not make a bowl game last season. A rigorous schedule —Florida is set to face a whopping eight teams ranked in the Preseason AP Poll — will not make a turnaround easy.
Much of the onus falls on redshirt senior quarterback Graham Mertz, who flashed promise last season, throwing for 20 touchdowns and just three interceptions.
The two teams last played in 2019, with Florida defeating Miami, 24-20, in Orlando. It marks the only meeting between the two rivals in the last 10 seasons.
The Sporting News has you covered with everything you need to know about Florida vs. Miami, including the start time for Saturday's showdown.
What time is Florida vs. Miami on today?
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 31
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Florida vs. Miami will begin at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 31.
The game will be played at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium — "The Swamp" — in Gainesville, Fla.
What channel is Florida vs. Miami on today?
- TV channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
Florida vs. Miami will air nationally on ABC, with Joe Tessitore (play-by-play), Jesse Palmer (color analyst), and Katie George (sideline reporter) on the call.
Viewers can also stream the game on Fubo, which offers a free trial. That way, you can try before you buy.
Florida vs. Miami radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
Listen to Florida vs. Miami live on SiriusXM channel 192 or channel 193.
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Florida football schedule 2024
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | vs Miami | 3:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 7 | vs Samford | 8 p.m. |
| Sept. 14 | vs Texas A&M | 3:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 21 | at Mississippi State | 12 p.m. |
| Oct. 5 | vs UCF | TBA |
| Oct. 12 | at Tennessee | TBA |
| Oct. 19 | vs Kentucky | TBA |
| Nov. 2 | vs Georgia | 3:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 9 | at Texas | 12 p.m. |
| Nov. 16 | vs LSU | TBA |
| Nov. 23 | vs Ole Miss | 12 p.m. |
| Nov. 30 | at Florida State | TBA |
Miami football schedule 2024
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | at Florida | 3:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 7 | vs Florida A&M | 6 p.m. |
| Sept. 14 | vs Ball State | 3:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 21 | at South Florida | TBA |
| Sept. 27 | vs Virginia Tech | 7:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 5 | at California | TBA |
| Oct. 19 | at Louisville | TBA |
| Oct. 26 | vs Florida State | TBA |
| Nov. 2 | vs Duke | TBA |
| Nov. 9 | at Georgia Tech | TBA |
| Nov. 23 | vs Wake Forest | TBA |
| Nov. 30 | at Syracuse | TBA |