Back in October of last year, it was reported that Florida and Miami were closing in on a deal that would pit the two football programs against each other in the 2019 season opener in Orlando. Over the past six months, there’s been no public movement on that front, although it appears that could change by the time summer rolls around.
That said, this 2019 game appears to be simply a one-off neutral site affair and not the beginning of any type of long-term renewal.
While the Gators and Hurricanes have played 55 times in their history, and every year from 1944-87, they’ve met just six times since 1987. The last meeting came in 2013, a Miami win that stretched The U’s edge in the all-time series to 29-26.
Florida and Miami are close to reaching an agreement to play in football in Orlando in 2019, UF athletic director Jeremy Foley said.
— Robbie Andreu (@RobbieAndreu) April 13, 2016
Foley said he’s confident the game in Orlando will become official in a couple of months. Just a matter of doting some i’s, crossing t’s.
— Robbie Andreu (@RobbieAndreu) April 13, 2016
That said, this 2019 game appears to be simply a one-off neutral site affair and not the beginning of any type of long-term renewal.
Foley said renewing the UF-UM football rivalry on a regular basis is not on the agenda.
— Robbie Andreu (@RobbieAndreu) April 13, 2016
While the Gators and Hurricanes have played 55 times in their history, and every year from 1944-87, they’ve met just six times since 1987. The last meeting came in 2013, a Miami win that stretched The U’s edge in the all-time series to 29-26.