GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Saturdays at The Swamp are around the corner and the University Athletic Association announced Thursday themes and designations for all seven home games of the 2024 football season.
Aug. 31 | Miami, 3:30 p.m. | The Swamp Opener
The season-opening game marks a return to The Swamp, one of the most intimidating atmospheres in all of college football. The Hurricanes travel to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium for the first time since 2008 when they suffered a decisive 26-3 defeat by Florida.
Sept. 7 | Samford | 352 Community Day
Join the festivities as the Gators welcome local organizations and community groups from throughout the greater North Central Florida region back to Gainesville. Special ticket offers will be available for this matchup. Click here for more information.
Sept. 14 | Texas A&M, 3:30 p.m. | Championship Reunion Weekend & UF Family Weekend
The UAA annually invites members of UF championship teams celebrating 10-, 25-, and 50-year anniversaries to campus to be remembered, saluted and cheered. Additionally, the matchup against Texas A&M will be on Family Weekend with the UF campus-wide events from lectures to performances, leading up to the football game.
Oct. 5 | UCF | UF Faculty & Staff Appreciation Day
The Gators will celebrate UF Faculty and Staff members for their contributions to the university when Florida hosts UCF. UF Faculty and staff members will be eligible to receive up to 20 percent off tickets to the UCF game. The Knights last visited The Swamp in 2006, a 42-0 dominating victory by Florida.
Oct. 19 | Kentucky | Homecoming, UF Athletic Hall of Fame & GatorMade Week
As previously announced, the Gators will host the Wildcats for its annual Homecoming game on Saturday Oct. 19. The UF tradition was first celebrated in 1916, and it continues to bring Gator Nation back to Gainesville year after year. Around campus, festivities will include the Gator Growl pep rally, Gator Gallop, and other special events. Florida owns a 72-26-2 record in Homecoming games all-time, including a 30-5 mark since 1989.
The UAA will also induct eight Gator Greats and one Honorary Letterwinner into the UF Athletic Hall of Fame. The list of Gator Greats on this year’s class includes Elizabeth Beisel (Women’s Swimming & Diving), Marcin Cieslak (Men’s Swimming & Diving), Francesca Enea (Softball), Chas Henry (Football), Genevieve LaCaze (Women’s Track & Field), Hannah Rogers (Softball), Preston Tucker (Baseball)…
Aug. 31 | Miami, 3:30 p.m. | The Swamp Opener
The season-opening game marks a return to The Swamp, one of the most intimidating atmospheres in all of college football. The Hurricanes travel to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium for the first time since 2008 when they suffered a decisive 26-3 defeat by Florida.
Sept. 7 | Samford | 352 Community Day
Join the festivities as the Gators welcome local organizations and community groups from throughout the greater North Central Florida region back to Gainesville. Special ticket offers will be available for this matchup. Click here for more information.
Sept. 14 | Texas A&M, 3:30 p.m. | Championship Reunion Weekend & UF Family Weekend
The UAA annually invites members of UF championship teams celebrating 10-, 25-, and 50-year anniversaries to campus to be remembered, saluted and cheered. Additionally, the matchup against Texas A&M will be on Family Weekend with the UF campus-wide events from lectures to performances, leading up to the football game.
Oct. 5 | UCF | UF Faculty & Staff Appreciation Day
The Gators will celebrate UF Faculty and Staff members for their contributions to the university when Florida hosts UCF. UF Faculty and staff members will be eligible to receive up to 20 percent off tickets to the UCF game. The Knights last visited The Swamp in 2006, a 42-0 dominating victory by Florida.
Oct. 19 | Kentucky | Homecoming, UF Athletic Hall of Fame & GatorMade Week
As previously announced, the Gators will host the Wildcats for its annual Homecoming game on Saturday Oct. 19. The UF tradition was first celebrated in 1916, and it continues to bring Gator Nation back to Gainesville year after year. Around campus, festivities will include the Gator Growl pep rally, Gator Gallop, and other special events. Florida owns a 72-26-2 record in Homecoming games all-time, including a 30-5 mark since 1989.
The UAA will also induct eight Gator Greats and one Honorary Letterwinner into the UF Athletic Hall of Fame. The list of Gator Greats on this year’s class includes Elizabeth Beisel (Women’s Swimming & Diving), Marcin Cieslak (Men’s Swimming & Diving), Francesca Enea (Softball), Chas Henry (Football), Genevieve LaCaze (Women’s Track & Field), Hannah Rogers (Softball), Preston Tucker (Baseball)…
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