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Florida vs. Mizzou is an SEC East matchup that has been more balanced over the past decade than many fans would expect. Kickoff time is set for noon Eastern on Saturday and the game can be seen on ESPN.
Florida vs. Mizzou preview
The game between the Gators and Tigers will be overshadowed on the Week 6 schedule. LSU hosts Tennessee at the same time on Saturday.
Later in the afternoon, Georgia and Auburn meet in a big-time rivalry. Then, the nightcap in the SEC is Texas A&M at Alabama. So, perhaps not much attention will be paid to Florida-Mizzou.
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CLAIM OFFERMizzou’s defense has been better than many anticipated, as transfer defensive linemen like Jayden Jernigan (Oklahoma State) and Kristian Williams (Oregon) have been playmakers. Eli Drinkwitz landed several impact players from the portal.
Offensively, QB Brady Cook showed signs of life against Georgia in a near-upset. But, a pair of his top weapons — leading receiver Dominic Lovett and 5-star freshman Luther Burden — might not play due to injuries and might be less than 100% if they do take the field.
But this game in The Swamp is going to come down to 1 person — Florida QB Anthony Richardson. Will the guy who looks like a Heisman Trophy contender show up? Or, will the guy who struggled against Kentucky and USF take the field on Saturday.
Last year, the Tigers took down the Gators and ended the Dan Mullen era. This year, Billy Napier is on solid footing, so there won’t be a coach firing even if the Tigers win.
But, if Mizzou does want to pick up win No. 3 and score its first SEC victory of the season, it’ll have to contain Richardson. However, Richardson isn’t a one-trick pony. He’s elite when he uses his legs, yes, but Florida’s receiving corps has been solid so far this year, too.
Justin Shorter is a major big-play threat. He has 14 catches for a team-high 314 yards and a touchdown so far this year, averaging 22.4 yards per grab. If the Tigers blow a coverage in the secondary, Shorter will turn it into 6 points.
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Mizzou leads the all-time series vs. Florida 6-5, and the 2 squads have a 5-5 record against one another since the Tigers joined the SEC in 2012.
Florida vs. Mizzou prediction
Mizzou has dropped its past 2 games in truly heartbreaking fashion. So, why would we expect anything less in this one? Will Anthony Richardson have a heroic run down the stretch to give the Gators a late lead? Maybe! Will the Gators block a would-be game-winning extra point and return it for 2 points and the win? Literally anything is possible!
Prediction: Florida 24, Mizzou 23
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 14 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
