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Not only did the Florida Gators lose, but they also have to pay a large amount of money to USF. On Saturday, the Gators, a 17.5 favorite, suffered a stunning loss to the USF Bulls at home after Nico Gramatica hit the game-winning field goal with no time remaining on the clock.
NICO GRAMATICA WITH THE GAME-WINNER IN THE SWAMP‼️🔥
SOUTH FLORIDA STUNS NO. 13 FLORIDA 🐊 pic.twitter.com/heS0B24tv0
— ESPN (@espn) September 7, 2025
According to USA Today, the Gators are contractually set to pay USF $500K for being able to host the game in Gainesville.
As part of an agreement between the schools, Florida owes South Florida $500,000 for making the trip to Gainesville for Saturday’s game, according to a game contract obtained by the USA TODAY Sports Network.
For each of the first two games of the series, the home team paid the visiting team $250,000 for the contest. Saturday’s game, which gave the Gators an extra home game in the three-game arrangement, came with a $500,000 payday for the Bulls.
USF coaches were extremely happy with their win and their payday.
USF coaches react in the press box after upsetting No. 13 Florida.
The Bulls were paid $500,000 to play the Gators in Gainesville.
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) September 7, 2025