Gator Bowl
At a glance
Games on record18since 2002
American Conference record0 gamesno member has played in it
2025 winnerVirginia13-7 vs Missouri
Biggest margin38 pointsMississippi State 52-14, 2010
Most appearances since 2002
West Virginia4 games · 1-3
Florida State2 games · 2-0
Nebraska2 games · 2-0
Clemson2 games · 1-1
Kentucky2 games · 1-1
Mississippi State2 games · 1-1
NC State2 games · 1-1
Notre Dame2 games · 1-1
Every Gator Bowl result since 2002
| Season | Winner | Score | Loser |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Virginia | 13-7 | Missouri |
| 2024 | Ole Miss | 52-20 | Duke |
| 2023 | Clemson | 38-35 | Kentucky |
| 2022 | Notre Dame | 45-38 | South Carolina |
| 2021 | Wake Forest | 38-10 | Rutgers |
| 2020 | Kentucky | 23-21 | NC State |
| 2019 | Tennessee | 23-22 | Indiana |
| 2013 | Nebraska | 24-19 | Georgia |
| 2012 | Northwestern | 34-20 | Mississippi State |
| 2011 | Florida | 24-17 | Ohio State |
| 2010 | Mississippi State | 52-14 | Michigan |
| 2009 | Florida State | 33-21 | West Virginia |
| 2008 | Nebraska | 26-21 | Clemson |
| 2006 | West Virginia | 38-35 | Georgia Tech |
| 2005 | Virginia Tech | 35-24 | Louisville |
| 2004 | Florida State | 30-18 | West Virginia |
| 2003 | Maryland | 41-7 | West Virginia |
| 2002 | NC State | 28-6 | Notre Dame |
American Conference teams highlighted (members that season). From the CollegeFootballData game log via our data hub.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won the last Gator Bowl?
Virginia beat Missouri 13-7 in the 2025 Gator Bowl, played December 27, 2025 at EverBank Stadium.
How has the American Conference done in the Gator Bowl?
No American Conference team has played in the Gator Bowl since 2002.
Which team has played in the Gator Bowl the most?
West Virginia has played in the Gator Bowl 4 times since 2002, winning 1.