8legs: Orion180 tip-off classic

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Florida will open the 2026-27 season in Tampa against Miami at the Orion180 Tip-Off Classic on Nov. 2.
Benchmark International Arena will host a doubleheader with Florida State vs Florida A&M as the opener block.
UF coach Todd Golden expects marquee non-conference games to help prepare for SEC play.
UF and Miami met last season in Jacksonville, with Florida winning 82-68.
The Players Era tournament in Las Vegas includes UF facing Notre Dame on Nov. 17.
The Players Era bracket includes additional high-profile matchups on Nov. 18 and 19.
Gators expect additional top non-conference opponents beyond Players Era.
Season ticket sales begin June 3-7 for boosters and season-ticket holders, with public on June 8.
The opener is part of UF’s early non-conference schedule designed to test the team.

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FSU will open the 2026-27 season in Tampa as part of the Orion180 Tip-Off Classic on November 2 against Florida A&M.
The event will pit four Florida programs, including Florida State, Florida, Miami, and Florida A&M, in a doubleheader.
LSU? Note: This highlight clarifies Loucks’ remarks on returning to the Tampa Bay area to play close to his hometown.
FSU will showcase its new recruiting class and transfers in the 2026-27 debut season.
Last season, the Seminoles went 18-15 overall and 10-8 in the ACC.
FSU finished the season strong with a school-record five straight ACC road wins.
Loucks cited a top-ranked 247Sports recruiting class and strong transfer additions for the new season.
Season tickets are on sale with renewals due by August 20; upgrades will follow for remaining seats.
FSU has had previous appearances in Benchmark International Arena, returning to Tampa for this season's opener.
FSU leads the all-time series with FAMU 5-0.

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