1965 Gator Bowl (January)

The 1965 Gator Bowl, played on January 2, 1965, featured the Florida Gators and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. The game took place at Gator Bowl Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, marking the end of the 1964 college football season.

The Florida Gators, coached by Ray Graves, represented the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The Tulsa Golden Hurricane, coached by Glenn Dobbs, represented the Missouri Valley Conference.

Florida entered the game with a strong offense led by quarterback Steve Spurrier, who would later become a legendary coach himself. Tulsa boasted a high-powered passing attack.

Florida defeated Tulsa by a score of 14-13. The game was a close contest, with the outcome decided in the final minutes. Spurrier played a crucial role in the Gator victory, showcasing his passing skills and leading the offense down the field. The win was significant for Florida, further solidifying their position as a rising power in the SEC.