December 20, 2024 @ 3:30PM EST
December 20, 2024 @ 3:30PM EST
December 20, 2024 @ 3:30PM EST
December 20, 2024 @ 3:30PM EST
Tickets On Sale Now
Tampa, Fla. (December 8, 2024) – The Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl has announced that the Tulane Green Wave (9-4) representing the American Athletic Conference and the University of Florida Gators (7-5) from the Southeastern Conference and have accepted invitations to compete in this year’s game. The 16th edition of the bowl game will be played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., on Friday, December 20 at 3:30 p.m. ET and will air on ESPN2. The game is a key lead-in to the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff.
“We are thrilled to welcome the Florida Gators and Tulane Green Wave to the 2024 Gasparilla Bowl at Raymond James Stadium,” said executive director Scott Glaser. “With Tampa’s signature sunshine, warmth, and piratical flair, we’re ready to deliver an unforgettable experience for these teams and their passionate fans on Friday, December 20.”
The Florida Gators are set to make their long-awaited return to the postseason, facing the Tulane Green Wave in the 2024 Gasparilla Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. After finishing the season strong with three consecutive wins to secure a 7-5 record, Florida earned its 31st bowl appearance in the last 35 years and its first game against the Green Wave since 1984.
Tulane finished the 2024 season with a 9-4 record and a 7-1 AAC conference record. Freshman quarterback Darian Mensah fueled the Green Wave’s eight-game winning streak and catapulted them into the Top 20 of the National polls. Jon Sumrall led the team to their third AAC Championship Game in his first year as Tulane’s Head Coach. The 2024 Gasparilla Bowl represents the program’s 17th bowl appearance, of which they won seven games.
Tickets for the 2024 Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com. College football fans who want to catch all of the action with their favorite Krewe of ten or more people can purchase discounted Group Ticket packages by calling 813.301.6900. The Florida Gators represent the 2024 Gasparilla Bowl’s home team and will be on the EAST sideline of Raymond James Stadium. The Tulane Green Wave will be the visiting team located on the WEST sideline.
The Gasparilla Bowl is one of 17 college football bowl games owned and operated by ESPN Events, a division of ESPN. For more information on this year’s bowl game and the bowl week events, please visit GasparillaBowl.com or follow along on social media at @GasparillaBowl.
Available Media: UF Gators Assets | Tulane Green Wave Assets
About ESPN Events
ESPN Events, a division of ESPN, owns and operates a portfolio of collegiate sporting events nationwide. In 2024, the 34-event schedule includes four early-season college football kickoff games, 17 college bowl games, 10 college basketball events, the premier regular season college softball and gymnastics events, as well as the Band of the Year National Championship. Collectively, these events account for over 400 hours of live programming on ESPN platforms, reaching 60 million viewers and attracting more than 650,000 annual attendees. Each year, the portfolio of events features more than 20 Division I conferences and hosts over 4,000 participating student-athletes. With satellite offices in more than 10 cities across the country, ESPN Events builds relationships with conferences, schools and local communities, as well as providing unique experiences for teams and fans. Follow ESPN Events on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube pages.
About Union Home Mortgage
Union Home Mortgage Corp. (UHM) is a high-growth, full-service retail, wholesale, and consumer direct independent mortgage banking company with branches across the U.S. in 48 states + D.C. With a world-class culture that stands out in the mortgage industry, UHM Partners (employees) are guided by a Code of Conduct that emphasizes respect, open communication, and accountability.