Florida passed its first SEC test under Jon Sumrall with a 44-39 win at Auburn. But now the Gators take a major step up in competition with the arrival of Ole Miss to town. The Gators are ranked No. 21 while the Rebels are No. 4 in the country.
Both teams will enter The Swamp 3-0.
How to watch Florida vs. Ole Miss
- Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. CT
- Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, Florida
- 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 vs. Ole Miss
Sean McDonough will handle play-by-play for ABC, with Greg McElroy providing analysis and Katie George reporting from the sideline.
Florida’s radio broadcast features Sean Kelley, Shane Matthews, and Tate Casey.
Odds for Florida vs. Ole Miss
Despite the difference in rankings, Florida enters the matchup as the favorite.
- Spread: Florida -3.5
- Moneyline: Florida -156; Ole Miss +130
- Over/under: 58.5 points
Weather forecast in Gainesville
The National Weather Service’s Friday forecast calls for sunshine Saturday, with a high near 83 degrees and north winds of 6 to 9 mph. Saturday night is expected to be mostly clear.
All-time series
According to the SEC’s Week 4 game notes, the series is tied 13-13-1. Ole Miss won the most recent meeting 34-24 in Oxford in 2025.
Injury report snapshot
Florida
- Eric Singleton Jr., WR: Listed as questionable on Wednesday’s initial availability report. Singleton has missed the last two games with an ankle injury and was Florida’s only player listed.
Ole Miss
- Kewan Lacy, RB: Remained questionable on Thursday’s updated report after injuring his shoulder against LSU.
- Additional absences: Thursday’s update ruled out three more Rebels after six players were listed as out Wednesday.
Florida vs. Ole Miss: Key storylines
1. Can Florida’s defense take a step forward?
Scoring 44 points at Auburn was encouraging. Allowing 39 leaves room for concern. Florida got the road win it needed, but asking the offense to win another shootout would be a dangerous approach against a top-five opponent.
2. Can the Gators keep feeding Jadan Baugh?
Baugh enters Saturday with 458 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns through three games. He has been the engine that has kept Florida’s offense rolling. Saturday will be the toughest defense Florida has faced this season, so will his hot streak continue?
3. Which team handles last week’s success better?
Both teams arrive with momentum after meaningful conference wins. Florida proved it could win at Auburn, while Ole Miss beat LSU in Lane Kiffin’s return to Oxford.
This has trap game written all over it for Ole Miss, but the Gators have to prove their early success isn’t a mirage of their schedule.
Players to watch in Florida vs. Ole Miss
Florida Gators
- Aaron Philo, QB: Has completed 73.4% of his passes for 721 yards, six touchdowns and two interceptions.
- Jadan Baugh, RB: Leads the SEC with 458 rushing yards and is averaging 8.5 yards per carry.
- Vernell Brown III, WR/PR: Has 246 receiving yards and two punt-return touchdowns, giving Florida a scoring threat in multiple phases.
Ole Miss Rebels
- Trinidad Chambliss, QB: Has completed 70% of his passes for 924 yards, seven touchdowns and two interceptions.
- Kewan Lacy, RB: If available, his effectiveness after the shoulder injury will be one of the afternoon’s biggest questions.
- JT Lindsey, RB: Had four carries for 20 yards against LSU and could become more important if Lacy is limited or unavailable.
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