The Gamecocks (4-3) have won four in a row, but they have not defeated Florida since 1939.

Michigan State made its third appearance in the game, having defeated Florida in 2000 and losing to Georgia in 2009.

And what about West Virginia, should it defeat Florida?

They were invited to the Sugar Bowl where they defeated Florida.

Nebraska defeated Florida, 30-26, 30-24, 30-16 to advance to the final four.

The 49ers overcame a 22-point first-half deficit to defeat Florida, 94-92, in the other opening-round game.

The current group of Tennessee seniors has never defeated Florida.

Richter, who had defeated Florida, 3-0, on March 27, called New York's last five games "absolutely embarrassing."

First, 7th-ranked Georgia defeated 10th-ranked Florida State 8-7 in front of 4,290 spectators on June 2, 2001.

The Trojans reached the championship match and defeated Florida, 3-1.