As always, it’s a tough year to make it through the SEC.
Even if the Gators match their 2012 regular-season record of 11-1, they will have trouble getting back to the Sugar Bowl with so many other strong teams lurking in the conference.
As it stands now, Florida projects to reach the Capital One Bowl and take on Wisconsin. [For comparison: Phil Steele's preseason prediction has the Gators in the Outback Bowl against Michigan State. Lindy's has them in the Chick-fil-A Bowl. ESPN went with Capital One and Chick-fil-A. Sports Illustrated has them in the Chick-fil-A]
Here is a look at The Palm Beach Post’s forecast:
