Florida is set to take on Auburn for the first time since 2019 and for just the second time since 2012. This was once a fierce rivalry that got lost to SEC expansion.
Both teams enter Saturday’s contest 2-0. Florida has defeated FAU and Campbell while Auburn has knocked off Baylor and Southern Miss.
How to watch Florida at Auburn
- Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT
- Location: Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, Alabama
- TV: ESPN
- Florida radio: Gators Sports Network, ESPN Gainesville–WRUF and The Varsity Network
- Florida pregame radio coverage: Begins at 3:45 p.m. ET
Announcers for Florida at Auburn
Tom Hart will handle play-by-play for ESPN, with Roddy Jones providing analysis and Quint Kessenich reporting from the sideline.
Florida’s radio broadcast features Sean Kelley, Shane Matthews and Tate Casey.
Odds for Florida at Auburn
- Spread: Florida -2.5
- Moneyline: Florida -130; Auburn +110
- Over/under: 53.5 points
Weather forecast in Auburn
The National Weather Service’s Friday-morning forecast calls for a Saturday high near 95 degrees, with a 60% chance of precipitation, primarily after 1 p.m. The forecast for Saturday night includes a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m., with an overnight low around 71 degrees.
All-time series
Auburn leads the series 43-39-2, although Florida won the most recent meeting 24-13 in Gainesville in 2019.
The Gators have not visited Jordan-Hare Stadium since a 17-6 loss in 2011. Their last victory at Auburn came in 1999, when Florida won 32-14.
Injury report snapshot
Florida
- Eric Singleton Jr., WR: Questionable - ankle
- Emmanuel Oyebadejo, DL: Questionable - lower body
- Patrick Durkin, K: Probable - undisclosed
Auburn
- Tai Buster, OL: Out - undisclosed
- Joe Phillips, DL: Questionable - undisclosed
- Hunter Herring, TE: Questionable - undisclosed
Florida at Auburn: Key storylines
1. Can Florida’s offense handle its first real test?
The Gators scored 118 points through two games, but that was against FAU and Campbell. Auburn represents a huge step up in competition, and Saturday will be a chance to showcase whether or not the first two weeks were real or if they were a mirage.
2. Familiar faces get another shot at the Gators
Alex Golesh and Byrum Brown were with USF when the Bulls beat Florida last season. Receiver Keshaun Singleton, who scored a 66-yard touchdown in that game, also followed Golesh to Auburn. In fact, Auburn has nine players in rotation who played for USF last year.
3. Florida needs to show it can win away from Gainesville
The Gators went 0-6 outside The Swamp in 2025. The bigger storyline is that this is Aaron Philo’s first start on the road, and Auburn is not an easy venue to play at.
Players to watch in Florida at Auburn
Florida Gators
- Aaron Philo, QB: Has completed 76.2% of his passes for 517 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception.
- Jadan Baugh, RB: Has rushed for 296 yards through two games.
- Vernell Brown III, WR: Leads Florida with 160 receiving yards.
Auburn Tigers
- Byrum Brown, QB: Is averaging 302.5 yards of total offense per game.
- Keshaun Singleton, WR: Caught seven passes for 89 yards against Baylor.
- Elijah Melendez, LB: Has recorded 18 tackles through two games.
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