Even after completing their worst season under the Urban Meyer era, the Florida Gators (7-5, 4-4) have accepted the invitation to the 2011 Outback Bowl where they will face the (7-5, 4-4) Penn State Nittany Lions on January 1st at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. at 1pm.

Florida’s last Outback Bowl appearance was in 2005 when they defeated Iowa 31-24.

The Gators have been predicted to appear in the Gator Bowl for the past week or so. They were picked ahead of South Carolina and Mississippi State, both teams that defeated the Gators at home this season.