All scoring came in the opening half as the Wolfpack scored the game’s first 24 points. NC State LB Caden Fordham is first defensive player to be named Gasparilla Bowl MVP Dec. 19, 2025 TAMPA, FLA. – The Wolfpack of NC State jumped out to an early 24-0 lead and defeated the University of Memphis Tigers, 31-7, in the 17th annual Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. NC State (8-5, 4-4 ACC) wasted no time taking control of the game, driving 75 yards in seven plays on the opening drive of the game to take a 7-0 [...]
READ MORETickets On Sale Now Tampa, Fla. (December 7, 2025) - The Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl has announced that the Memphis Tigers (8-4), representing the American Conference, and the NC State Wolfpack (7-5) from the Atlantic Coast Conference have accepted invitations to compete in this year’s game. The 17th edition of the bowl game presented by the United States Air Force will be played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., on Friday, December 19, at 2:30 p.m. ET and will air on ESPN. “We’re excited to return to Raymond James Stadium as the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl continues [...]
READ MORETickets On Sale Now Tampa, Fla. (December 7, 2025) - The Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl has announced that the Memphis Tigers (8-4), representing the American Conference, and the NC State Wolfpack (7-5) from the Atlantic Coast Conference have accepted invitations to compete in this year’s game. The 17th edition of the bowl game presented by the United States Air Force will be played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., on Friday, December 19, at 2:30 p.m. ET and will air on ESPN. “We’re excited to return to Raymond James Stadium as the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl continues [...]
READ MOREKickoff Set for 2:30 PM ET and Broadcast Live on ESPN Tampa, Fla. (June 5, 2025) - The Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl is set to take place at Raymond James Stadium on Friday, December 19, at 3:30 PM ET. Owned and operated by ESPN Events, the game will be broadcast live on ESPN and will feature two teams selected from a diverse pool, including the Southeastern Conference (SEC), Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), and American Athletic Conference (AAC). Last year's Gasparilla Bowl showcased a dominant performance by the Florida Gators, who defeated the Tulane Green Wave 33–8. Freshman quarterback DJ [...]
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