Brag Gators Gauntlet: Preseason Edition
in partnership with Florida Gators Athletics
Brag Gators Gauntlet
Quick Summary
Lock in, Gators! The Brag Gators Gauntlet: Preseason Edition is coming to the University of Florida this July.
This activation will be featuring student-athletes from UF and the newly released EA Sports College Football 26.
Celebrate our athletes and new game in this FREE ENTRY $1,500 tournament tailored to all students and alumni from the SEC.
The Fineprint
who, when and where
Get Ready to Take the Field — Virtually and for Real Glory!
The Brag Gators Gauntlet Series Preseason Edition is coming to the University of Florida this July — Featuring the brands-new EA Sports College Football ’26 and showcasing UF Student-Athletes like never before!
This isn’t just a tournament—it’s your shot to prove your skills on the sticks against students and alumni across the SEC, all for a chance to win your share of the $1,500 prize pool.
Join us as we celebrate the upcoming college sports season alongside Florida Gators Athletics and the talented student-athletes representing UF.
🎮 Casual gamer or fierce competitor—this is YOUR moment to shine in front of the entire Gator Nation.
This is the second installment of the Brag Gators Gauntlet Series, as Brag House continues its strategic partnership with Florida Gators Athletics and Learfield’s Florida Gators Sports Properties, bringing Gators fans unforgettable gaming experiences.
Together, we’re building a new era of sports entertainment — where casual competitive gaming meets the passion of Gators sports. Compete, brag, and make history—join the Gauntlet and show the world what Gator gamers are all about!
🏆 All matches will be streamed live on the Brag House platform and official channels:
All current students and alumni of University of Florida and the rest of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) schools are eligible to register for free and compete in this tournament.
Whether you’re still on campus, already off-campus for the summer or you’re an alumni, compete online from wherever you are!
Registration is first-come, first-served—secure your spot now.
Please see Rules and Procedures for more detail.
WEDNESDAY, July 16, 2025:
- Tournament bracket play through (incl.) quarterfinals | 6:00-10:00 PM EST
Students and alumni from across the SEC face off in intense early-round action as they battle for a spot in the live-streamed semifinals.
SATURDAY, July 19, 2025 (streamed live):
- Student-Athletes Exhibition bracket | 12:00-2:00 PM EST
Watch UF student-athletes go head-to-head in a special showcase tournament. One Gator athlete will emerge victorious to represent the squad in a bonus showdown.
- Tournament bracket play Semifinals and Finals | 2:00-3:30 PM EST
The top players from Wednesday’s action return to compete live for the championship and their share of the $1,500 prize pool.
- ⚔️ Bonus Match: Student-Athlete Champion vs. Tournament Champion| 3:30-4:00 PM EST
The ultimate bragging rights are on the line as the Student-Athlete Exhibition winner takes on the Tournament Champion in a can’t-miss bonus match.
$1500 in SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE CHAMPIONS OF THE TOURNAMENT:
- 1st Place: $1,000 scholarship
- 2nd Place: $300 scholarship
- 3rd Place: $200 scholarship
$500 in PRIZES FOR SPECTATORS OF THIS TOURNAMENT:
Spectators can win prizes by engaging with this tournament.
Win prizes on Brag House’s platform (ahead of live stream on Sat, July 19, 2025):
- If you haven’t yet, sign-up here to the Brag House platform, it’s for free! If you have, you can sign-in here
- Engage by placing your Brag Bucks (our non-monetary currency) on Brags (our in-game stat-based predictions) for this tournament
- Climb up the Brag leaderboard for each correct Brag prediction you made
- The Bragger at the top of the leaderboard of this tournament will win $250 gift card!
Win prizes during the livestream (Sat, July 19, 2025 | 12-4 PM EST):
- Make sure you pay attention to our casters through the live stream! At random times during the livestream between 12-4 PM EST, our incredible casters will share links in the stream chats for you to enter into raffles for the chance to win plenty of prizes worth up to $250!
$500 BONUS MATCH CHARITY DONATION:
For the final showdown—the Bonus Match between the Student-Athlete Exhibition Champion and the Tournament Champion—the stakes go beyond bragging rights:
🏅 The winner of the Bonus Match will get to choose a charity to receive a $500 donation on their behalf, courtesy of Brag House.
Play hard, win big, and make a difference.
Please See the official Rules and Procedures for prizes, terms, and conditions.
Up to 128 students and alumni from University of Florida and other SEC colleges will compete in EA Sports College Football 26 in a single-elimination bracket.
Top 16:
Players reaching the Top 16 will stream/record their gameplay for a chance for their plays to be featured during the live broadcast.
Top 4:
The top 4 competitors will advance to the LIVE event on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 12:00 – 4:00 PM EST, where they’ll battle for their share of the $1,500 scholarship prize pool.
For full event timing and details, check the Tournament Schedule tab.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | 6:00 – 10:00 PM EST
Online Bracket Play (Preliminaries to Quarterfinals)
- Up to 128 students & alumni compete in single-elimination format.
- Tournament rounds play through until the Top 4 are determined.
- Top 16 players may submit highlight clips for potential feature during Saturday’s live broadcast.
- The Top 4 players advance to the LIVE Championship Event on Saturday.
Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 12:00 – 4:00 PM EST
LIVE on Brag House’s Platform and Twitch Channel
🔸 First Half (12:00 – 2:00 PM EST):
🏅 Student-Athlete Spotlight Tournament (Exhibition)
- Round-Robin Format among UF Student-Athletes.
- Features player interviews & behind-the-scenes content.
- One Student-Athlete Champion will emerge to represent UF in the Bonus Charity Match.
🔸 Second Half (2:00 – 4:00 PM EST):
Main Tournament Semifinals & Final (3 Matches Total)
- Tournament Finalists Interviews: Meet the Top 4 competitors.
- Semifinal #1
- Semifinal #2
- Championship Final
- Athlete interviews + exclusive content between matches.
Bonus Charity Match (Approx. 3:30 PM):
- Main Tournament Champion vs. Student-Athlete Champion
- $500 charity donation made in the winner’s name to a charity of their choice.
Any questions? Join our Discord and contact a BH staff member or reach out in our #questions channel.
🎮 GAME RULES
General:
- EA Sports College Football ’26 can only be played on Xbox series X | S and Playstation 5
- Fair Play Required: No intentional exploits, glitches, cheats, third-party software, or any form of match manipulation allowed.
- Score Reporting: Winning players must take a screenshot of the final score and submit it within 2 minutes after match completion.
- Dispute Resolution: Tournament moderators will resolve disputes using screenshots and/or replay logs.
- Player Adds: Players must add opponents through EA’s in-game system, NOT through console friend lists.
Game Settings:
- Match Format: Best-of-One (Single Elimination)
- Standardized Settings for Competitive Balance
- Quarter Length: 4 minutes
- Difficulty: All-American
- Playbooks: Default NCAA team playbooks only (No custom playbooks allowed)
- Accelerated Clock: OFF
- Injuries/Fatigue: OFF
- Tiebreakers: NCAA Overtime Rules (Alternating Possessions)
- Cross-Play (in Settings): ENABLED
Disconnect Policy:
- If Disconnect Occurs Before Halftime: Replay the match.
- If Disconnect Occurs After Halftime: The score stands based on submitted screenshots.
Streaming Requirements (Top 16 Players):
- Date Required: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
- Platform: Twitch (Download App on Console) – tutorial available here
- Stream Availability: Must have your stream readily available during gameplay from Round of 16 onwards.
- ▶ Xbox console Setup Instructions:
- Press Xbox button → Capture & Share → Setup Live Stream.
- Adjust Stream Settings to:
Resolution: 1080p
Bitrate: 6000 Kbps recommended (minimum 4000 Kbps) - Go to More Options to access audio and additional settings.
- ▶ PlayStation 5 console Setup Instructions:
- Press Create Button → Broadcast → Twitch → Three Dots (Options) → Broadcast Options.
- Set Video Quality to 1920×1080 @ 60fps.
- Note: PS Plus membership required for online play.
⚠️ FULL DISCLOSURE — CODE OF CONDUCT
- Age Requirement: Participants must be 18 years or older.
- Respect Is Mandatory: Players and participants must be respectful to opponents, moderators, and viewers at all times.
- Zero Tolerance for Misconduct: Discrimination, offensive language, or harassment—including racism, homophobia, sexism, transphobia, or other abusive behavior—will not be tolerated.
- Consequences for Violations May Include: Verbal or Written Warnings, Disqualification, Forfeiture of Prizes, Permanent Bans from Brag House events
- Privacy: Confidential information will be protected and not disclosed publicly.
- Final Say: All rulings are at the sole discretion of the Tournament Administration.
Please note, any formatting, rules, procedures and/or policies in the official Rules and Procedures governs and overrides the above ruleset.
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