In an unexpected twist, Kentucky will finish its 2023 football season by facing Clemson in the Gator Bowl. Kickoff in Jacksonville’s EverBank Stadium is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 29 at Noon on ESPN.
“On behalf of our team and all of us at the University of Kentucky, we are excited to accept the invitation to the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl,” Mark Stoops said in a statement. “The Big Blue Nation always represents at our bowl destination and we are excited to spend time in Jacksonville. We look forward to a great week and our team can’t wait to play one more time this season.