This is the sixth meeting between Georgia Tech and UCF—entering the game, the Yellow Jackets led the Knights in the all-time series, 3–2.
[6] The Yellow Jackets entered the game with a 6–6 record (5–3 in the ACC), having tied for fourth place in their conference.
The Knights entered the game with a 6–6 record (3–6 in the Big 12), having tied for ninth place in their conference.
In their inaugural season in the Big 12, the Knights were the only one of the conference's four 2023 newcomers to become bowl-eligible.
This is UCF's sixth Gasparilla Bowl, extending their record for most appearances in the game.