The No. 9 Texas Longhorns are coming off of a much-needed bye week, giving them the chance to regroup after an up-and-down September.
Quarterback Arch Manning, too, has been searching for a reset. Now as they prepare to hit the road to the Swamp for a showdown against the Florida Gators, all eyes will be on how they bounce back.
According to ESPN’s FPI, Texas is favored to win this matchup with a projected 76.7% chance of victory compared to Florida’s 23.3%. While questions linger about Texas’s offensive strategy, one thing is clear: their top 10 defense poses a strong challenge for Florida’s DJ Lagway and his teammates as they enter Week 6.
On the other side of the field, Florida finds itself in a precarious position, desperately seeking to snap its losing streak. Lagway has struggled lately, throwing more interceptions than touchdowns and appearing shaken in high-pressure games against LSU and Miami.
Texas is 3-0-1 all-time against the Gators. Last season, these teams met in Austin as the Longhorns won 49-17 in blowout fashion. The only meeting between these storied programs in Gainesville came away back in 1940.
Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. from Gainesville.
Lee Ann joins the Saturday Down South team, bringing over fifteen years of experience covering the SEC as both a sports journalist and football scout. With her keen eye for talent, she has also flexes her skills as the Director of Recruiting for the Rebel Walk( Ole Miss) Herring, is a staff writer at USA Today Sports Wildcats Wire, where she dives into the thrilling world of Kentucky football and basketball. When fall rolls around, you can catch her on air as an analyst for the Wake up 502 College Football Show on Big X Sports Radio 96.1 FM—because who doesn't love a good game day chat? A proud Brown University alum, Lee Ann balances her time between the sidelines and press box with her passion for coaching her boys' youth lacrosse and savoring a fine glass of bourbon alongside a good cigar. So, whether she's dissecting plays or rallying the next generation of athletes, Lee Ann is your spirited insider ready to tackle all things SEC!
