Florida football has been unable to get its last two seasons off to a rousing start.

That should change on Aug. 30 when the Florida Gators host FCS opponent LIU at The Swamp.

Per Action Network, Florida is a 45.5-point favorite against the visiting Sharks, who are entering their sixth year at the FCS level under head coach Ron Cooper. STREAM FLORIDA FOOTBALL VS LIU

Florida is looking to snap a two-game losing streak in season openers after losing 41-17 in its 2024 opener at The Swamp against Miami last season and 24-11 in its 2023 opener at Utah.

The Gators last won a season opener on Sept. 3, 2022 against Utah at The Swamp, beating the Utes 29-26 in head coach Billy Napier's debut. Napier is 19-19 entering his fourth season at UF.

Florida is 24-1 vs. FCS teams dating back to 1

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