GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- For the second straight season, the Florida Gators will play in Las Vegas, this time as part of the two-bracket Players Era Tournament. Florida, a strong contender to be the preseason No. 1 team in the country, headlines the Players Era Eight bracket, which will be played the week of Nov. 16. Joining the Gators are Auburn, Houston, Kansas, Notre Dame, Rutgers, UNLV and West Virginia. The tournament also comes with a twist as NIL prize money will be rewarded to the winner. Additionally, each school will received money in NIL opportunities. According to CBS Sports , the average payout for the 24 participants will be slightly over $1 million, with reports that Kansas will be paid the most. Houston, who Florida beat in the 2025 National Championship Game, will be in the Gators' bracket of the Players Era Tournament. | Kyle Lander / Gators Illustrated The Players Era Tournament began as an eight-team tournament in 2024 before moving to 18 teams last year.…