What channel is Missouri vs. Virginia on? Live stream, time, TV schedule to watch Gator Bowl 2025

Missouri enters as favorite, but starter Beau Pribula's transfer and true freshman Matt Zollers starting could blunt the Tigers' offense. Punters might find value taking Virginia against the spread or betting the total lower than expected — consider Virginia +7 or the under if lines open with heavy Missouri chalk.

Gator Bowl Preview: Missouri vs. Virginia

The 2025 Gator Bowl brings an ACC-SEC matchup to EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville on Saturday, Dec. 27. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET as Virginia — coming off a historic 10-win season — faces a Missouri team listed as the favorite despite significant late-season quarterback uncertainty.

Game Info: Date, Time, Channel

Date: Saturday, Dec. 27 Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT) Venue: EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida TV: ESPN Live stream: ESPN app, Fubo

Radio Coverage

SiriusXM: Virginia call on channel 371, Missouri call on channel 381.

Key Storylines

Virginia earned its second 10-win season and narrowly missed a College Football Playoff berth after losing the ACC championship. The Cavaliers arrive with momentum and the confidence of one of their best rosters in recent memory. Missouri, meanwhile, remains the pregame favorite but will be operating under a new starting quarterback for the bowl.

Missouri QB Situation

Missouri’s expected starter, Beau Pribula, has entered the transfer portal, handing the reins to true freshman Matt Zollers. That shakeup injects uncertainty into a Tigers offense that bettors and analysts had projected to be the unit’s strength heading into the postseason. Expect conservative play-calling early as Zollers gains experience.

Virginia’s Case

Virginia has balance and depth across its roster and showed resilience all season. The Cavaliers can exploit Missouri’s inexperience at quarterback with pressure packages and ball-control drives that shorten possessions and limit big-play opportunities for the Tigers.

Betting Implications

The QB change makes Missouri a less certain chalk. Lines that favor Missouri heavily could create value for backing Virginia on the spread or moneyline. Alternatively, the matchup leans toward a lower-scoring game while a freshman quarterback acclimates, so the under is a viable angle. Look for opening spreads and totals before committing; consider live-market moves if Missouri shows offensive hiccups in early drives.

Prediction

Expect a competitive, defensively influenced game. If Missouri’s offense struggles to establish rhythm, Virginia has the roster to control tempo and capitalize. Bettors should weigh spread value on Virginia and monitor total points for under plays.