The Gasparilla Bowl at Raymond James Stadium is one of the first games to begin off the CFB bowl season. In the 2024 Gasparilla Bowl, the Gators (7-5) and Tulane (9-4) will square off as they want to close off their individual campaigns strongly. DJ Lagway, the Gators’ true rookie QB, led the team in 11 games, including six starts at QB and a 5-1 record.

Although Tulane had a successful season in the AAC, losing to the Army in the AAC title game on December 6 after losing to Memphis on November 28, they had won their first 7 league games. However, Ty Thompson, the quarterback for Tulane, went through a transfer portal, but is still active for the bowl game. Therefore, the game will be a strong competition between two teams QB. But the major thing that will make the field more enjoyable is the commentary, and this time, ESPN’s fantastic crew will be wearing headsets.

Who is part of the amazing team at ESPN?

We’ll be listening to sideline reporter Paul Carcaterra, analyst Andrew Ware, and Anish Shroff, who will live-stream the game. You know, there are some fascinating details about each of these men. First up is Anish Shroff, who has extensive experience in this area of broadcasting. In 2004, before he joined ESPN as a host and commentator, he appeared on a reality show called “Dream Job.” Following that, he appeared on radio and sports news channels as an anchor, talk-show presenter, and play-by-play presenter. The Carolina Panthers hired Shroff as their play-by-play commentator in March 2022. Now, what about his pair?

Andre Ware, in his earlier years, played in the NFL and was a QB. After his incredible games, he even took home the Heisman Trophy from UH. His participation in both the NFL Europe and the Canadian Football League is another noteworthy detail about him. He must have been well-known to fans in the late 1980s and early 1990s for his electrifying plays. Additionally, we will hear from ESPN’s Paul Carcaterra, a prominent figure in CFB with ten years of experience. After joining ESPN in 2010 as a lacrosse game commentator and sideline reporter, he became a master at providing fans with behind-the-scenes access.

Let’s take a look at what to expect in the Gasparilla Bowl game before it kicks off on December 20. Let’s dive deep into it.

Betting odds: Florida Gators Vs. Tulane

With victories over the LSU Tigers and Ole Miss Rebels, two teams that were ranked in the top 25 at the time, the Gators ended the regular season with a three-game-winning run, which helped them finish just 7-5. On the other hand, the Green Wave finished 9–4 this autumn, but they struggled in the last stretch, dropping their last two games, including a crushing defeat in the AAC championship game.

As per betting odds, Florida is ahead of Tulane by 12.5 points. Tulane’s odds for covering the identical spread are -105, while Florida’s are approximately 115.12. Money line: +400 for Tulane and -550 for Florida. As of now, with both the Over and Under valued at -110, the total score is set at 50.5 points for this game.

Safe to say, with victories in their last three games and a solid season finale, Florida has made great progress and is now considered the favorite. Given that QB1 Darian Mensah has joined the transfer portal, Tulane’s position is more vulnerable. Due to their backup QB dilemma at Tulane, this has raised interest in Florida among bettors. Florida’s strength of schedule (ranked sixth) relative to Tulane’s (76th) adds to their preference in this matchup. Let’s see who will win. Florida Gators or Tulane?