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Florida vs. Kentucky: How to watch, weather, injuries, odds, announcers, and more

Florida has lost four of its last five games
ByBenjamin Henderson
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Oct 31, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Aaron Philo (12) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Oct 31, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Aaron Philo (12) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Once upon a time, Florida used to own Kentucky. Those times have changed and the Gators are traveling to a place they haven't won at since 2019.

The Gators (5-4, 3-4 SEC) have lost four of five after a 4-0 start. They’ve scored eight points against Georgia and seven against Oklahoma in their last two games.

Kentucky (7-2, 5-2 SEC) is No. 13 in the AP poll and No. 11 in the CFP rankings. The Wildcats had won six straight under first-year coach Will Stein before falling 34-6 at Tennessee last week. 

How to watch Florida vs. Kentucky

  • Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
  • Kickoff: 6:15 PM
  • Location: Kroger Field, Lexington, Kentucky
  • TV: ESPN
  • Florida radio: Gator Sports Network, ESPN Gainesville–WRUF, and The Varsity Network.
  • Satellite radio: SiriusXM channel 145 for the Florida broadcast

Announcers for Florida vs. Kentucky

Joe Tessitore will call the game for ESPN alongside former Florida quarterback Jesse Palmer, with Kris Budden on the sideline.

Sean Kelley, Shane Matthews, and Tate Casey will be on the Florida radio broadcast. 

Odds for Florida vs. Kentucky

  • Spread: Kentucky -3.5
  • Moneyline: Kentucky -150, Florida +125
  • Over/under: 52.5 points

Weather forecast in Lexington

The forecast calls for cloudy skies and temperatures in the low 40s at kickoff, dipping into the upper 30s by the fourth quarter.

All-time series

Florida leads the on-field series 54-22, but Kentucky has won four of the last five meetings and three straight in Lexington.

Injury report snapshot

Florida Gators

  • Out: WR Vernell Brown III, S Bryce Thornton, CB Dijon Johnson, LB Jaden Robinson, TE Evan Chieca
  • Questionable: EDGE Kofi Asare
  • Probable: DL DK Kalu

Kentucky Wildcats

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  • Out: WR Nic Anderson, LB Antwan Smith, DB Grant Grayton, DB Jaden Smith

Florida vs. Kentucky: Key storylines

1. Can Aaron Philo get Florida out of third-and-long?

Florida is going back to Philo after Tramell Jones Jr. started against Oklahoma. This will be the fourth straight game the Gators have changed starters. Florida is 7-for-25 on third down over its last two games. Whether it's Philo or Jones, Florida has to stay ahead of the chains.

2. Can Florida give Jadan Baugh room to run?

Baugh went for 600 yards in the first four games and has been held under 40 in each of the last two. Defenses have crowded the box, and Florida has produced just one play of more than 20 yards over those two games. Part of the problem against Oklahoma is that Florida kept running in the same direction the Sooners were shifting. Does Buster Faulkner have any counter runs up his sleeve?

3. Can Sumrall and Brad White end the Lexington skid?

Sumrall played linebacker at Kentucky and started his coaching career there. White ran the Wildcats’ defense from 2019 through 2025. As we noted earlier this week, facing Will Stein gives Sumrall and White an apples-to-apples comparison in facing a fellow coach in the first year at their program.

Offensive players to watch in Florida vs. Kentucky

Florida Gators

  • Aaron Philo, QB: Florida’s passing leader returns to the lineup with 1,367 yards on the season. He needs to avoid the back-breaking turnovers he had against Georgia.
  • Jadan Baugh, RB: He has 836 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns. The fact that he may not actually hit 1,000 yards this season feels crazy.
  • Dallas Wilson, WR: He leads Florida with 465 receiving yards, but Florida fans are still waiting for a breakout performance.

Kentucky Wildcats

  • Kenny Minchey, QB: The Notre Dame transfer has thrown for 1,979 yards and 14 touchdowns with just two interceptions.
  • Kenny Darby, WR: The freshman has 45 catches for 576 yards and three touchdowns.
  • Willie Rodriguez, TE: The Mackey Award semifinalist has caught at least five passes in five straight SEC games.

Defensive players to watch in Florida vs. Kentucky

Florida Gators

  • Cormani McClain, CB: With Johnson out, there won't be many options to help McClain if he struggles to hold up.
  • Ty Jackson, LB: He made his first career start against Oklahoma and has been a spark on defense at times.

Kentucky Wildcats

  • Jordan Castell, S: The former Gator has started all nine games for Kentucky and shares the SEC lead with four interceptions.
  • Ty Bryant, S: He also has four interceptions.
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