It will be an SEC vs. ACC clash when Kentucky takes on Clemson at the 2023 Gator Bowl on Friday afternoon.
The Wildcats started the year 5-0, but they soon fell victim to the rigors of the SEC, losing five of their last seven games. They ended their regular season on a high note, defeating Louisville in a rivalry showdown.
Kentucky is powered by a pair of fifth-year senior transfers: quarterback Devin Leary (NC State) and running back Ray Davis (Vanderbilt). While Davis recently declared for the NFL Draft, the 1,000-yard rusher also announced that he intends to play in the bowl game.
The Tigers, meanwhile, sat at a pedestrian 4-4 mark heading into November, a far cry from fulfilling the lofty expectations for the program under Dabo Swinney. But Clemson won its final four games — including two victories against ranked opponents — and finished in the top 25 of the College Football Playoff rankings.
Clemson relies on one of the nation's top defenses, as it allows just 278.7 yards per game. That's the seventh-lowest mark in the country.
Kentucky holds the all-time series advantage, 8-5. But in the three prior bowl game matchups, Clemson owns a 2-1 edge. All three bowl contests were decided by a single score.
Here is a complete guide to watching Clemson vs. Kentucky, including the start time, TV schedule and live stream information for the 2023 Gator Bowl.
What channel is Clemson vs. Kentucky on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: ESPN+ | Fubo
Clemson vs. Kentucky will air nationally on ESPN and can be streamed through ESPN+. Wes Durham (play-by-play), Tim Hasselbeck (color analyst) and Taylor Tannebaum (sideline reporter) will have the call.
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Clemson vs. Kentucky start time
- Date: Friday, Dec. 29
- Time: Noon ET | 9 a.m. PT
Clemson vs. Kentucky is scheduled to kick off at noon ET on Friday, Dec. 29. The Gator Bowl will be played at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla.
Clemson schedule 2023
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| Sept. 4 | at Duke | L, 28-7 |
| Sept. 9 | vs. Charleston Southern | W, 66-17 |
| Sept. 16 | vs. Florida Atlantic | W, 48-14 |
| Sept. 23 | vs. Florida State | L, 31-24 (OT) |
| Sept. 30 | at Syracuse | W, 31-14 |
| Oct. 7 | vs. Wake Forest | W, 17-12 |
| Oct. 21 | at Miami (Fla.) | L, 28-20 (OT) |
| Oct. 28 | at NC State | L, 24-17 |
| Nov. 4 | vs. Notre Dame | W, 31-23 |
| Nov. 11 | vs. Georgia Tech | W, 42-21 |
| Nov. 18 | vs. North Carolina | W, 31-20 |
| Nov. 25 | at South Carolina | W, 16-7 |
| Dec. 29 | vs. Kentucky | TBD |
Kentucky schedule 2023
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| Sept. 2 | vs. Ball State | W, 44-14 |
| Sept. 9 | vs. Eastern Kentucky | W, 28-17 |
| Sept. 16 | vs. Akron | W, 35-3 |
| Sept. 23 | at Vanderbilt | W, 45-28 |
| Sept. 30 | vs. Florida | W, 33-14 |
| Oct. 7 | at Georgia | L, 51-13 |
| Oct. 14 | vs. Missouri | L, 38-21 |
| Oct. 28 | vs. Tennessee | L, 33-27 |
| Nov. 4 | at Mississippi State | W, 24-3 |
| Nov. 11 | vs. Alabama | L, 49-21 |
| Nov. 18 | at South Carolina | L, 17-14 |
| Nov. 25 | at Louisville | W, 38-31 |
| Dec. 29 | vs. Clemson | TBD |
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