Texas vs Florida live stream, where to watch, TV channel, kick-off time, odds, spread, prediction, picks

No. 5 Texas hosts Florida in a big showdown between two of college football’s most recognizable brands. This weekend marks just the fourth meeting ever, the first since 1940, and the first SEC conference game between the two programs. The Longhorns lead the all-time series at 2-0-1.

After a bye, the Longhorns are one of five SEC teams with a conference loss on the home stretch. At +200, they have the second-best odds to win the conference, according to Fanatics Sportsbook. On October 26th, Texas defeated Vanderbilt 27:24. The Commodores took a 7-0 lead before Texas retook the lead for good with 21 unanswered points.

Florida is coming off a 34-20 loss to Georgia in Jacksonville. The Gators led 13-6 at halftime before Georgia scored 28 points in the second half and pulled away. Florida quarterback DJ Lagway left the game with an injury, forcing Billy Napier to replace third quarterback Aidan Warner for the remainder of the game. If Lagway were to miss, Warner would be making his first career start against the Longhorns.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of this weekend’s Florida-Texas game.

Here’s how to watch Texas vs. Florida live

Date: Saturday November 5th | Time: Noon ET
Location: DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium – Austin, Texas
TV: ABC | Live stream: fubo (Try for free)

Texas vs. Florida: What you need to know

Texas’ defense is at a historic pace: The Texas defense has allowed just 11.5 points per game through the first eight games of the season – the program’s best mark since 1983. Texas is also No. 1 in the FBS in yards allowed per game (3.8), so of total yards allowed per game (241.3), passing yards allowed per game (135.8) and passing touchdowns allowed (three).

Lagway’s status is still open: Lagway’s status for this weekend remains uncertain. At his weekly press conference, Napier said the prognosis for his non-contact injury was better than expected. If Lagway can’t go, Warner will be in line for his first career start. Graham Mertz, Florida’s Week 1 starter, is out for the season after tearing his ACL against Tennessee last month. Warner finished the loss to Georgia going 7 of 22 yards for 66 yards and an interception.

Both teams need this game for different reasons: Florida has lost its last seven games against ranked opponents, with its last win coming against Tennessee last season. The Gators are 0-3 against ranked opponents this season and could face two more (LSU and Ole Miss) to conclude conference play. It’s no secret that Napier is under scrutiny due to his 15-18 career record at Florida, so a win over a top-five opponent could do wonders for his job security. On the other hand, the Longhorns need to come out on top to secure a spot in the SEC title game.

Texas vs. Florida prediction, tips

Florida is a 20-plus point underdog for just the fourth time in the last 30 years. If Warner gets the nod at quarterback, he will face a relentless defense that ranks near the top in most statistical categories. Texas has won 17 straight games against unranked teams and eight of them have been by at least 20 points. These are all the prerequisites for an overwhelming victory for the home team. Pick: Texas -21.5

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