Aug. 30: vs. Long Island University 7 p.m., SEC Network+

Buzz: The Gators open with a warm-up against an overmatched FCS opponent for the first time since 2018 after facing Top 25 Utah (twice) and Miami in Week 1 under fourth-year coach Billy Napier .

Sept. 6: vs. USF 4:15 p.m., SEC Network

Buzz: The Bulls have produced a pair of solid 7-6 seasons under Alex Golesh and will not be a pushover for UF during the final meeting in the school’s three-game series .

Sept. 13: at LSU 7:30 p.m., ABC

Buzz: Few SEC openers are tougher than a night game in Tiger Stadium against LSU, which is picked to finish fourth in the SEC behind veteran QB Garrett Nussmeier.

Sept. 20: at Miami, TBA

Buzz: Napier’s Gators face a familiar foe in Georgia transfer QB Carson Beck while seeking

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