As the Gators gear up for a pivotal clash against the Miami Hurricanes this week, everyone is left wondering if Florida turn things around and reclaim its momentum before it’s too late.
According to ESPN’s SP+ model, Mario Cristobal’s Canes have a significant edge in this matchup. SP+ is predicting a final score of 34-23 in favor of Miami.
Miami is off to a good start this season. The Canes began their year with a nail-biting 27-24 victory over Notre Dame in Week 1. They followed that up by dominating Bethune-Cookman, winning decisively at 45-3. In Week 3, Miami dismantled South Florida 49-12. With an offense averaging over 40 points per game and quarterback Carson Beck at the helm, the Hurricanes are proving to be a force to be reckoned with.
Florida began its season on a high note with a crushing 55-0 win against LIU but has since faced adversity. The Gators suffered an agonizingly-close loss to USF in Week 2 and fell short against No. 3 LSU this past weekend, leaving them standing at just 1-2 this season. DJ Lagway has struggled to find his rhythm under center, and the Gators’ offense has sputtered as a result.
Historically speaking, Miami leads the all-time series against Florida with the record of 30-27. The last meeting in 2024 was a Miami triumph, decisively, with the score of 41-17 in Gainesville.
Kickoff is set for an exciting showdown in Miami Gardens at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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!
