Florida is coming off a massive win against Ole Miss and has vaulted to No. 8 in the country. But the Gators now take a trip to Missouri, which has not been kind to the Gators in recent years.
The Tigers are ranked No. 25 and are coming off a loss to Mississippi State.
How to watch Florida at Missouri
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. CT
- Location: Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium, Columbia, Missouri
- TV: ABC
- Florida radio: Gators Sports Network, ESPN Gainesville–WRUF and The Varsity Network
- Florida pregame radio coverage: Begins at 12:15 p.m. ET.
Announcers for Florida at Missouri
Joe Tessitore will handle play-by-play for ABC, with Jesse Palmer providing analysis and Kris Budden reporting from the sideline.
Florida’s radio broadcast features Sean Kelley, Shane Matthews and Tate Casey.
Odds for Florida at Missouri
- Spread: Florida -5.5
- Moneyline: Florida -205; Missouri +170
- Over/under: 57.5 points
Odds are subject to change
Weather forecast in Columbia
Current forecast calls for sunshine with a high near 71 degrees and a low of 52 degrees. Wind should be minimal.
All-time series
Missouri leads the all-time series 7-6. The Tigers won the most recent meeting 33-31 in Columbia in 2023.
Injury report snapshot
Based on Wednesday’s initial availability report.
Florida
- Vernell Brown III, WR: Questionable after suffering a knee injury against Ole Miss.
- Bailey Stockton, WR: Questionable with a back injury sustained against the Rebels.
- Eric Singleton Jr., WR: Was not listed on the report after returning to action against Ole Miss.
Missouri
- Ahmad Hardy, RB: Out.
- Langden Kitchen, EDGE: Questionable.
- Darris Smith, EDGE: Questionable.
- Bobby Washington Jr., LB: Questionable.
Florida at Missouri: Key storylines
1. Can Florida handle being the team everyone is talking about?
Even before the season, this game had trap game potential written all over it for the Gators. Now that Florida is No. 8 in the country and has a genuine pathway to the playoffs, this game will be a test as to whether or not the Gatros are matrue enough to handle success.
2. Can Missouri slow down Jadan Baugh?
Baugh has rushed for 600 yards and 11 touchdowns through four games. Against Ole Miss, he carried the ball 29 times for 142 yards and three scores, helping Florida finish with 302 rushing yards.
And on paper, Missouri is not a great tackling team. The stage is set for another 100+ yard day for Baugh.
3. Can Florida force Austin Simmons into mistakes?
The former Florida commit has thrown 11 touchdown passes without an interception this season. As we have chronicled, Florida has had a defense that has been a bit bend but don’t break this season. If Simmons gets on a roll, this could morph into a shootout. But Florida is 20 top in the country in defensive havoc rate and will need big plays again to slow down Missouri
Players to watch in Florida at Missouri
Florida Gators
- Aaron Philo, QB: Enters with 917 passing yards and just two interceptions, neither of which were his fault.
- Jadan Baugh, RB: His 11 rushing touchdowns lead the nation.
- Dallas Wilson, WR: With the health of VB3 up in the air, Wilson may need to step up big to keepp the arial attack going.
Missouri Tigers
- Austin Simmons, QB: Has thrown for 947 yards, 11 touchdowns, and no interceptions.
- Jamal Roberts, RB: Leads the ground attack with 395 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
- Nicholas Rodriguez, LB: Has 39 tackles and is expected to be busy against Baugh and Florida’s rushing attack.
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