Florida football earned its first postseason victory in five years last Friday when it defeated the Tulane Green Wave, 33-8, in the 2024 Gasparilla Bowl. The Gators came close to pitching their first shutout since 2021 in an otherwise dominating defensive effort.

Taking a look at the factors that helped the Gators secure a shutout victory against Tulane in the Gasparilla Bowl.

The 2024 Gasparilla Bowl will mark the conclusion of differing seasons for Florida and Tulane. While the Gators trot into the meeting at 7-5, the Green Wave enter the matchup at 9-4 and coming off a loss to Army in the American Athletic Championship Game.

Florida ended the season with strong momentum behind freshman quarterback D.J. Lagway. Can the Gators keep it rolling against Tulane?

The Florida Gators capped off the 2024 season with a dominant win over the Tulane Green Wave, 33-8, in the Gasparilla Bowl. Quarterback DJ Lagway, wide receiver Chimere Dike and defensive lineman Desmond Watson joined head coach Billy Napier at the podium for

Trey Smack kicked a Gasparilla Bowl-record four field goals for the Gators (8-5), who also got a late TD run from walk-on running back Anthony Rubio in their fourth consecutive victory.