Mark your calendars, Gator Nation – the 2026 regular season finale is set to be a primetime showdown under the Friday night lights. Florida football will face off against rival Florida State on Black Friday, Nov. 27, at 3:30 p.m. ET at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee.

This isn't the first time these two storied programs have clashed on the day after Thanksgiving. The Gators and Seminoles previously met in a Black Friday thriller in Tallahassee on Nov. 25, 2022, a game that saw FSU edge out a 45-38 victory behind a standout performance from quarterback Jordan Travis, who accounted for three touchdowns.

Looking at the all-time series, Florida holds a commanding 39-28-2 edge over their in-state rivals. And the Gators are riding some serious momentum into this matchup, having won the last two meetings. The most recent clash, on Nov. 29, 2025, was a statement win at The Swamp, with Florida rolling to a 40-21 victory. The star of that game was sophomore running back Jadan Baugh, who exploded for 266 rushing yards and two touchdowns – the second-highest single-game rushing total in program history. Only NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith, who rushed for 316 yards against New Mexico in 1989, has posted a bigger day on the ground in a Gators uniform.

For fans looking to gear up for this epic rivalry clash, it's never too early to start planning your game-day wardrobe. Whether you're heading to Tallahassee or watching from home, make sure you're repping the orange and blue with the latest Florida Gators apparel.