Florida's season opener against Miami could happen sooner than originally expected.

The two programs could reportedly play the game a week earlier than originally scheduled as a way to better highlight the two-instate programs in a marquee matchup to kickoff the season, according to a report from the Orlando Sentinel.

The NCAA would have to approve the date change to Aug. 24, presumably also allowing the programs to begin fall camp earlier than originally anticipated. The game was originally scheduled for Aug. 31 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla.

The Caming World Kickoff game will be the first meeting of the two in-state programs since 2013, when the Hurricanes knocked off the Gators 21-16 in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Miami has won seven of the last eight games in the series, but the old annual rivalry game hasn't been played on an every-year basis since 1987. This will be a big chance for Florida to regain even more momentum in the state after knocking off in-state rival Florida State in the regular season finale in coach Dan Mullen's first season.

Swamp247 asked UF officials about the reported change on Wednesday evening, but they declined comment.

247Sports reporter Luke Stampini contributed to this report.