Florida followed a breakthrough season under Dan Mullen last year with a second consecutive New Year's Six bowl game, this time the Orange Bowl against Virginia. Although the Gators are no strangers to playing in South Florida, Virginia is making its first Orange Bowl and first New Year's Six appearance.
Although Florida enters the game as a heavy favorite, it will no doubt have its hands full with Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins, the most dynamic dual-threat quarterback the team will have faced this season.
Key player for Florida: LB Jonathan Greenard.