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Florida State defensive end Derrick McLendon II (9) and defensive back Shyheim Brown (38) sack Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) on Nov. 25 in Tallahassee. (PHIL SEARS/Associated Press)
Florida and Oregon State are paired in the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 17 for a matchup between the Southeastern Conference and Pac-12.
The teams will be meeting for the first time.
The Gators (6-6) managed to get bowl-eligible despite losing to Vanderbilt and Florida State to end the regular season. The Beavers (9-3) have won three straight. That includes their 38-34 victory over archrival Oregon. Their nine wins are their most since 2012.
TOP PLAYERS
Florida: QB Anthony Richardson, 2,549 yards passing, 17 TD passes.
Oregon State: WR Tre'Shaun Harrison, 52 catches, 604 yards, 4 TDs.
NOTABLE
Florida: The Gators managed to get bowl-eligible despite losing to Vanderbilt and Florida State to end the regular season.
Oregon State: The Beavers finished the regular season with three straight wins, including 38-34 over archrival Oregon, and their nine victories are the most since 2012.
LAST TIME
First meeting.
BOWL HISTORY
Florida: Gators are in their fifth straight bowl, 24-23 all-time in bowls, first time in Las Vegas Bowl.
Oregon State: Beavers are in second straight bowl, 11-7 all-time in bowls, third appearance in Las Vegas Bowl.