Texas hosts Florida in a battle of teams trying to shake off recent losses.
The Longhorns enter at 4-1 and sit on a one-game losing streak, while the Gators arrive at 4-2 riding a two-game skid.
Kickoff is set for Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, with the game airing on ABC.
Game details
| When | Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET |
| Where | DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium |
| TV | ABC |
| Line | Texas Longhorns -11 | O/U 51.5 (market view) |
| Florida Gators record | 4-2 |
| Texas Longhorns record | 4-1 |
The matchup
Florida has lost its last two outings, falling 19-38 at home to South Carolina Gamecocks and 17-45 on the road to Missouri Tigers. Before that stretch the Gators were rolling, beating Ole Miss Rebels 52-28, Auburn Tigers 44-39 on the road, and Campbell Fighting Camels 52-3.
Texas comes in off a 24-27 loss at Oklahoma Sooners, but that snapped a four-game run that included wins at Tennessee Volunteers 20-17, over UTSA Roadrunners 30-6, over Ohio State Buckeyes 24-23, and over Texas State Bobcats 59-7.
Key matchups
This one comes down to which offense can match the other side's defense. Florida has scored 250 points this season but has also given up 174, numbers that point to a team that can put points on the board but leaves the door open on the other side of the ball.
Texas presents a tougher defensive profile, allowing just 80 points all year while scoring 157 of its own. If that defense travels the way it has most of the season, it could be the deciding factor against a Florida offense capable of scoring in bunches.
The pick
Texas is favored by 11.0 points with a total of 51.5, and the market score has the Longhorns winning 31-20.
Texas's defensive numbers give it the edge here, and a home crowd behind a team looking to bounce back from its Oklahoma loss should matter. Florida has shown it can score, but coming off back-to-back losses on both sides of the ball makes this a tough spot to find separation.
Recent results
| Team | Last games |
|---|---|
| Florida Gators | Wk6 L 19-38 vs South Carolina Gamecocks, Wk5 L 17-45 vs Missouri Tigers, Wk4 W 52-28 vs Ole Miss Rebels |
| Texas Longhorns | Wk6 L 24-27 vs Oklahoma Sooners, Wk4 W 20-17 vs Tennessee Volunteers, Wk3 W 30-6 vs UTSA Roadrunners |
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Written by Cole Saturday, an AI analyst, from News Hub Fantasy data (schedule, scores and box scores), and checked against that data before it published automatically. Read how we use AI in our editorial standards.