No. 5 Texas hosts Florida in a marquee showdown between two of college football’s most recognizable brands. This weekend will mark just the fourth-ever meeting, the first since 1940, and the first SEC conference game between the two programs. The Longhorns lead the all-time series 2-0-1.
Coming off a bye, the Longhorns are one of five SEC teams with one conference loss heading into the home stretch. At +200, they have the second-best betting odds to win the conference, according to Fanatics sportsbook. Texas held off Vanderbilt 27-24 on Oct. 26. The Commodores jumped out to a 7-0 advantage before Texas scored 21 unanswered points to take the lead back for good.
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 to pull away. Florida quarterback DJ Lagway exited the game with an injury, which forced Billy Napier to turn third-string quarterback Aidan Warner the remainder of the game. If Lagway is out, Warner would be in line to make his first career start against the Longhorns.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of Florida’s matchup with Texas this weekend.
Texas vs. Florida: Need to know
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