UCF vs. Georgia Tech: Gasparilla Bowl TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – December 22

UCF vs. Georgia Tech: Gasparilla Bowl TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – December 22

Updated Dec. 22, 2023 5:28 p.m. ET
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RJ Harvey and the UCF Knights and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets meet for the Gasparilla Bowl. The matchup is at 6:30 PM ET on December 22, 2023, and airs on ESPN.

You'll want to head to ESPN for the upcoming matchup between the Knights and Yellow Jackets.

Learn more about the UCF Knights and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

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How to Watch UCF vs. Georgia Tech

  • When: Friday, December 22, 2023 at 6:30 PM ET
  • Location: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida
  • TV: Watch on ESPN

UCF's 2023 Schedule

Date Opponent Score Spread
8/31/2023 vs. Kent State W 56-6 -35.5
9/9/2023 at Boise State W 18-16 -3
9/16/2023 vs. Villanova W 48-14 -27
9/23/2023 at Kansas State L 44-31 +6
9/30/2023 vs. Baylor L 36-35 -8.5
10/7/2023 at Kansas L 51-22 -2
10/21/2023 at Oklahoma L 31-29 +17
10/28/2023 vs. West Virginia L 41-28 -6.5
11/4/2023 at Cincinnati W 28-26 -3.5
11/11/2023 vs. Oklahoma State W 45-3 +2.5
11/18/2023 at Texas Tech L 24-23 +2.5
11/25/2023 vs. Houston W 27-13 -15.5
12/22/2023 vs. Georgia Tech -

Knights 2023 Stats & Insights

  • UCF owns the 87th-ranked defense this season (392.8 yards allowed per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking seventh-best with a tally of 492.3 yards per game.
  • UCF is totaling 259.2 passing yards per game on offense this season (43rd in the FBS), and is surrendering 205.8 passing yards per game (38th) on the defensive side of the ball.
  • The Knights are averaging 32.5 points per game on offense, which ranks them 33rd in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 59th, allowing 25.4 points per contest.
  • While the Knights rank 13th-worst in the FBS in rushing defense with 187 rushing yards allowed per game, it's been a different story on offense, as they rank fifth-best in the FBS (233.2 rushing yards per game).
  • Offensively, UCF has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 10th-best in the FBS by putting up a 48.7% third-down conversion rate. The defense ranks 76th on defense (39.6% third-down percentage allowed).
  • With 15 forced turnovers (87th in the FBS) against 16 turnovers committed (51st in the FBS), the Knights (-1) have the 73rd-ranked turnover margin in college football.

UCF 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
RJ Harvey RB 1,296 YDS / 16 TD / 108 YPG / 6.1 YPC
17 REC / 231 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 19.3 REC YPG
John Rhys Plumlee QB 2,074 YDS (63.9%) / 13 TD / 8 INT
473 RUSH YDS / 5 RUSH TD / 39.4 RUSH YPG
Javon Baker WR 43 REC / 967 YDS / 6 TD / 80.6 YPG
Kobe Hudson WR 42 REC / 853 YDS / 7 TD / 71.1 YPG
Tre'mon Morris-Brash DE 46 TKL / 16 TFL / 9.5 SACK
Jason Johnson LB 84 TKL / 7 TFL / 3 SACK
Lee Hunter DT 59 TKL / 7 TFL / 2 SACK
Malachi Lawrence DE 22 TKL / 8 TFL / 7.5 SACK

Georgia Tech's 2023 Schedule

Date Opponent Score Spread
9/1/2023 vs. Louisville L 39-34 +7.5
9/9/2023 vs. South Carolina State W 48-13 +7.5
9/16/2023 at Ole Miss L 48-23 +17
9/23/2023 at Wake Forest W 30-16 +3.5
9/30/2023 vs. Bowling Green L 38-27 -21
10/7/2023 at Miami (FL) W 23-20 +19
10/21/2023 vs. Boston College L 38-23 -5.5
10/28/2023 vs. North Carolina W 46-42 +12
11/4/2023 at Virginia W 45-17 +1
11/11/2023 at Clemson L 42-21 +14.5
11/18/2023 vs. Syracuse W 31-22 -6
11/25/2023 vs. Georgia L 31-23 +24.5
12/22/2023 at UCF -

Yellow Jackets 2023 Stats & Insights

  • Georgia Tech ranks 29th in total yards per game (432.6), but it has been less effective defensively, ranking 12th-worst in the FBS with 437 total yards conceded per contest.
  • From an offensive perspective, Georgia Tech is generating 235.5 passing yards per contest (55th-ranked). It ranks 46th in the FBS defensively (211.3 passing yards given up per game).
  • The Yellow Jackets are posting 31.2 points per game on offense this season (43rd-ranked). Meanwhile, they are allowing 30.5 points per contest (103rd-ranked) on defense.
  • While the Yellow Jackets' run defense has had trouble stopping opposing offenses, ranking third-worst by allowing 225.7 rushing yards per game, their offense is the 17th-best at 197.1 rushing yards per contest.
  • With a 44.2% third-down conversion percentage on offense, Georgia Tech ranks 33rd in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 108th, allowing a 43.3% third-down rate.
  • The Yellow Jackets have recorded 22 forced turnovers (21st in the FBS) and committed 20 turnovers (96th in the FBS) this season for a +2 turnover margin that ranks 48th in the FBS.

Georgia Tech 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Haynes King QB 2,797 YDS (61.9%) / 26 TD / 15 INT
648 RUSH YDS / 9 RUSH TD / 54 RUSH YPG
Jamal Haynes RB 931 YDS / 7 TD / 77.6 YPG / 6 YPC
20 REC / 151 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 12.6 REC YPG
Eric Singleton Jr. WR 47 REC / 706 YDS / 6 TD / 58.8 YPG
Dontae Smith RB 439 YDS / 3 TD / 36.6 YPG / 5.2 YPC
8 REC / 85 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 7.1 REC YPG
Kyle Kennard DL 51 TKL / 9 TFL / 6 SACK / 1 INT
Jaylon King DB 61 TKL / 1 TFL / 5 INT / 5 PD
Paul Moala LB 57 TKL / 7 TFL / 2 SACK
Clayton Powell-Lee DB 67 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 2 PD
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