Florida vs Utah ,  the anticipated clash between the 14th-ranked 

Florida vs Utah , the anticipated clash between the 14th-ranked Utah Utes

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slated as the opening game of the 2023 season at Rice-Eccles Stadium

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the Utes are primed for a competitive advantage

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The context for this showdown is worth noting, as last season

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the Utes embarked on a visit to "The Swamp,"

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only to emerge with a closely contested 29-26 loss to the Gators

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this time around, they are determined to level the playing field in Salt Lake City

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Despite their setback against Penn State in the Rose Bowl

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Utah boasted an impressive 10-4 record in 2022

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marking their second consecutive season with double-digit victories

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Their commendable performance earned them the 10th spot in the AP poll

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the Florida Gators endured a challenging streak

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