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Miami Hurricanes vs Florida Gators season opener officially moved to August 24th

Moments ago, the University of Miami announced that the season opening game against the Florida Gators has officially been moved. This move, which required NCAA approval, means Canes-Gators will be the official kickoff of College Football’s 150th season.

Here is the release on the changed game date from Miami Athletics:

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The University of Miami -- in conjunction with the University of Florida, Florida Citrus Sports, ESPN and CFB150, Inc. – announced Thursday that the Hurricanes’ season opener against Florida in the Camping World Kickoff has been moved to Saturday, Aug.