Florida vs. McNeese State: Game Info, Where to Watch and More

Everything you need to know ahead of Florida's 2023 home-opening matchup with McNeese State.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Florida, hungry to bounce back from a Week 1, 24-11 defeat at Utah, will kick off its home slate of football for the 2023 season on Saturday with McNeese State of the FCS in town

Fans have been encouraged to wear white in color coordination. The team will unveil an orange and blue LED light display for the game, designed by Techline Sports Lighting.

Find everything you need to know about Florida vs. McNeese State below. 

Florida Gators (0-1) vs. McNeese State Cowboys (0-1)

Where: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, Fla.

When: Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. ET

Watch: ESPNU | fuboTV (start your free trial)

Weather: 82°, partly cloudy with a 24% chance of precipitation, according to Weather.com.

Radio: Gators Sports Network, Sirius Channel: 136 or 201

Odds: Not available

Series history: Saturday marks the first matchup between Florida and McNeese State.

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