Gator Bowl Picks/TV Info: Wake Forest vs. Rutgers

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Hello everyone! Welcome to Sports Teller! Today, we will be going over the Gator Bowl Picks/TV Info: Wake Forest vs. Rutgers. In fact, we will be showcasing the TV Broadcast information in regards to kick-off time and broadcast channel. In addition, we will be going over the key wins and losses as well as the top key players to watch. Without further adieu, let’s begin!


Gator Bowl Picks/TV Info: Wake Forest vs. Rutgers

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Official TV Info for 2021 Gator Bowl: Wake Forest vs. Rutgers

Date: Friday, December 31, 2021

Kick-Off Time: 11:00 A.M. EDT/8:00 A.M. PDT

TV Channel: ESPN

City Location: Jacksonville, FL

(17) Wake Forest Demon Deacons (10-3)

  • Lost to Pittsburgh in ACC Championship
  • 2021 Key Wins: (16) N.C. State, Syracuse, Louisville
  • 2021 Key Losses: Clemson, North Carolina, Pittsburgh
  • 2nd Gator Bowl Appearance (1946, 2021)
  • Seeking 1st Gator Bowl Victory Since 1946 vs. South Carolina
  • Wake Forest Has Not Won a Bowl Game Since 2018 Birmingham Bowl vs. Memphis

Rutgers Scarlet Knights (5-7)

  • Replaced (25) Texas A&M in the Gator Bowl Due to the Aggies’ Health Protocols
  • Finished with 2nd Worst Record in the Big Ten East Division
  • 2021 Key Wins: Illinois, Indiana, Syracuse
  • 2021 Key Losses: (19) Michigan, (11) Michigan State, (11) Ohio State
  • 1st Gator Bowl Appearance (2021)
  • Seeking First Bowl Victory Since 2014 Quick Lane Bowl vs. North Carolina
  • Rutgers Will Play in Their 1st Bowl Game Since 2014 Quick Lane Bowl

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Top Players to Watch in 2021 Gator Bowl: Wake Forest vs. Rutgers

(17) Wake Forest Demon Deacons

  • QB Sam Hartman-47 Touchdowns, 58.8 Completion%, 14 Picks, 3,918 Pass Yards
  • WR A.T. Perry-14 Receiving Touchdowns, 1,166 Receiving Yards
  • RB Christian Beal-Smith-7 Total Touchdowns, 581 Rush Yards
  • RB Justice Ellison-7 Total Touchdowns, 482 Rush Yards
  • DB Traveon Redd-3 Pick-Offs, 63 Solo Tackles, 27 Assist Tackles
  • K Nick Sciba-20-22 in Field Goals, 62-62 in Extra Point Attempts

Rutgers Scarlett Knights

  • QB Noah Vedral-9 Touchdowns, 59.3 Completion%, 6 Picks, 1,736 Pass Yards
  • WR Bo Melton-3 Receiving Touchdowns, 618 Receiving Yards
  • RB Isaih Pacheco-5 Total Touchdowns, 647 Rush Yards
  • RB Aaron Young-5 Total Touchdowns, 172 Rush Yards
  • LB Tyshon Fogg-0 Pick-Offs, 53 Solo Tackles, 27 Assist Tackles
  • K Valentino Ambrosio-11-15 in Field Goals, 29-30 in Extra Point Attempts

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Official 2021 Gator Bowl Picks: Wake Forest vs. Rutgers

Wake Forest 37, Rutgers 14

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