TAXSLAYER GATOR BOWL AND DREAMS COME TRUE
ANNOUNCE THE 2025 DREAM TEAM
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug.7, 2025 — The TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, in partnership with Gator Bowl Charities and Dreams Come True, signed twelve dreamers to the 2025 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Dream Team presented by Momentum Transportation. The Dream Team program will provide a unique experience throughout college football season for the twelve dreamers who are participants of Dreams Come True.
The dreamers will serve as representatives and ambassadors for the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl through their participation on the Dream Team. Throughout college football season, the Dream Team will have the opportunity to scout a game at the University of Florida, participate with local corporate executives at monthly Gator Bowl Sports membership events, and distribute their rookie year player cards throughout Jacksonville.
At the conclusion of the college football regular season, the Dream Team will graduate from their Dream Team jerseys to TaxSlayer Gator Bowl green jackets officially making them honorary Dream Team members of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl committee. Their Dream Team experience will include a meet and greet with participating team players and cheerleaders in late December and conclude with being honored on-field during the 81st annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on December 27, 2025.
The 2025 Dream Team is made up of: Avett H (6); Camden C (7); Colt P (4); Colton K (9); Daniel H (9); Everett K (9); Gabriella “Brie” D (12); Jaxson G (17); Landon C (14); Paisley S (9); Sam S (16); and Zurie H (9).
To ensure you stay up-to-date with Dream Team members, be sure to follow both the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl and Dreams Come True social networks for weekly updates. For more information on the Dream Team, visit www.taxslayergatorbowl.com or www.dreamscometrue.org.
Attached Photograph:
Front: Zurie H, Colt P, Camden C, Paisley S, Everett K, Avett M
Back: Jaxson G, Daniel H, Brie D, Colton K, Landon C
NP: Sam S
About TaxSlayer Gator Bowl
The TaxSlayer Gator Bowl is an 80-year-old Jacksonville tradition. The 81st installment of this iconic tradition will be held on Saturday, December 27th on Bill Gay Grounds at EverBank Stadium. The match-up will feature a participant from the Southeastern Conference paired against an opponent from the Atlantic Coast Conference. Teams participating in this year’s TaxSlayer Gator Bowl will be announced on December 7, 2025.
About Gator Bowl Charities
Gator Bowl Charities annually impacts over 6,000 local youth through programming designed to support the development of First Coast youth and the adults that empower them through memorable sports experiences focused on education, leadership and service. Outreach includes partnership with over 100 local charitable organizations and schools across the First Coast. Key programs include the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Dream Team, Most Valuable Teacher Initiative, Award of Excellence Scholarship, Send a Child to the Game, Sports Career Fair and more.
About Dreams Come True
Since 1984, Dreams Come True has been using the power of a dream to bring hope and joy to local children in northeast Florida and southeast Georgia battling life-threatening medical conditions. To date, more than 5,000 children have seen their dreams turned into realities. Dreams Come True not only provides dream experiences to local children, but is a resource for their families throughout the medical journey. To learn more, visit www.DreamsComeTrue.org.
