GAINESVILLE — The Florida Gators ended the 2020 SEC season against Alabama and will kick off the 2021 conference slate against the league’s standard-bearer and the defending national champion.
Among the highlights for the Gators following the Alabama matchup are a Sept. 25 visit from Tennessee and new coach Josh Heupel, an Oct. 16 trip to SEC West crossover rival LSU and the resumption of the in-state rivalry with Florida State on Nov. 27 in the Swamp.
The SEC shifted to a 10-game, conference-only schedule this past season due to the coronavirus pandemic. The move was popular among fans and players due to the level of competition and familiarity of opponents.