Rutgers will replace Texas A&M as the opponent for Wake Forest in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, it was announced Thursday.
"This is an exciting time for Rutgers," Rutgers coach Greg Schiano said in a statement. "I'm so happy for our players to be able to experience a great bowl game atmosphere. Anytime you can go out and test yourself against the country's top talent, it creates a tremendous opportunity for our players to grow and develop."
The Gator Bowl is still scheduled to be played Dec. 31 in Jacksonville, Florida (11 a.