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Florida, Miami meet in college basketball tip-off of in-state rivals
TL;DR
Florida and Miami will face off in a college basketball game on Nov. 2, 2026, in Tampa, marking the start of the season. Florida is currently ranked No. 1, while Miami is at No. 17, making this matchup significant for NCAA tournament implications.
Key points
- Florida and Miami will meet on Nov. 2, 2026, in Tampa.
- Florida is ranked No. 1 and Miami No. 17.
- The matchup is crucial for NCAA tournament implications.
- Florida won the last game against Miami 82-68.
- Todd Golden's Gators aim for another title run.
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Florida basketball will meet Miami to tip off the 2026-27 season in Tampa on Nov. 2, according to CBS Sports college basketball insider Jon Rothstein. The game, featuring these in-state rivals, could have an immediate impact on the early NCAA tournament and national championship conversation.
Florida currently holds the No. 1 spot in his Rothstein 45, while Miami is slated at No. 17. The matchup adds another non-conference test for Todd Golden's program following a strong regular-season finish in 2025-26. The neutral-site contest allows the Gators to earn a possible Quad 1 win at the start of the season.
The two teams last met in November 2025 when the Gators dismantled the Hurricanes 82-68. The Gators return several major pieces from its 2025-26 campaign, including 2026 Second-Team All-American Thomas Haugh and Third-Team All-SEC selection Alex Condon. That retention of talent has many pegging the Gators to make another title run.
Since finishing 15-17 in 2023-24 and 7-24 in 2024-25, the Hurricanes finished in the top 25 at the conclusion of last season. Under the leadership of second-year head coach Jai Lucas, the Canes are looking to return to national contention â the program last appeared in the Final Four in 2022.
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Q&A
What is the date and location of the Florida vs. Miami basketball game?
The Florida vs. Miami basketball game is scheduled for November 2, 2026, in Tampa.
What are the current rankings of Florida and Miami in college basketball?
Florida is ranked No. 1, while Miami is ranked No. 17 in the latest college basketball rankings.
How did Florida perform against Miami in their last matchup?
In their last matchup in November 2025, Florida defeated Miami with a score of 82-68.