As Florida gets ready to take on South Carolina this Saturday in an attempt to get the taste of the Missouri game out of their mouth, there is a potential new problem emerging for the Gators:
A hurricane.
And no, not the Miami Hurricanes, but rather the threat of Hurricane Isaias, which isn’t even formed yet but is expected to hit the Florida panhandle this Saturday.
Florida and SEC leaders haven’t said much about contingency plans just yet, but Florida could have a real headache on its hands depending on where this potential storm winds up on Saturday.
Florida could face weather challenges this Saturday against South Carolina
Based upon current forecasts, a tropical rainstorm is forming in the Gulf and is expected to form into Tropical Storm Isaias, with the potential of becoming a hurricane. Current forecasts indicate this storm will hit the Florida Panhandle sometime Saturday evening.
Current projections have Gainesville receiving a half inch of rain on Saturday, but that could change in a heartbeat with the slightest shift in the forecast track.
Tropical Storm #Isaias is likely to form in the Gulf over the next few days. There is a window for it to become a hurricane before making landfall somewhere from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle on Saturday. However, strong wind shear will cause weakening prior to landfall. 🌀 pic.twitter.com/Z6ZJvlw0fc
— Dylan Federico (@DylanFedericoWX) October 6, 2026
Beyond Florida wanting to get back on the field and back in the win column, there are logistical reasons Florida and the SEC would want to play this game and not postpone it. While Florida and South Carolina have yet to have their bye weeks, they are not during the same week. And with the SEC now with a nine game scheudle, it would require a ton of shuffling to try and get the game in on a later date.
The last time the Gators postponed a game was in 2022 when they played Eastern Washington on a Sunday due to Hurricane Ian.
Even if the game is played, conditions may still be less than ideal. Typically, that favors the underdog and could reduce some of the advantages of playing at home.
Florida won't be alone in needing to watch the weather this weekend, as the entire Southeast is at risk for massive rain, and right now, the game between Alabama and Georgia in Tuscaloosa is far more at risk than Florida.
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