Prediction, Preview, and Betting Lines for Florida vs. Texas

The Florida schedule has not stopped.

Miami to start the season, then Texas A&M, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, LSU, Ole Miss, and, as usual, Florida State. Most teams, besides the best ones, have a 4-8 record, but this is Florida. Things should be better.

After losing to Georgia and getting away from Vanderbilt, Texas had two weeks off. Now comes the finishing kick.

Even though they lost to the Bulldogs, things are still going well. But they have to go to Arkansas and Texas A&M on the road, plus their home finale against Kentucky, and this might not be a layup.

Florida vs Texas: How to Watch and Game Preview

Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024
Game Time: 12:00 pm ET
How to Watch: ABC
Venue: DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX
Teams: Texas (7-1), Florida (4-4)

Why Florida Will Win

A lot of balls are being taken away by the defense.

It gave up late in the Georgia loss, but it stayed in the game with three interceptions. That was after forcing two turnovers against Tennessee and another three interceptions against Kentucky.

Even though Texas does a lot of good things, it has a huge turnover problem. In its last seven games, it has had at least two turnovers, and in its loss to Georgia, it had four.

A Texas offensive line that lets too many plays happen in the backfield needs to be slowed down first, and then…

Why Texas Will Win

Florida is having trouble with their passing game.

With a hamstring injury, quarterback DJ Lagway is questionable at best. Aidan Warner filled in and completed 7 out of 22 passes for 66 yards. The nation’s best defense will start against the run.

Michigan got more than 175 yards against Texas’s weak pass defense, which is strange given how bad Texas’s passing game was.

The Gators are 3-0 when they run for 166 yards or more, so Florida should still be able to do some running. However, Texas has not let anyone run for more than 150 yards yet.

Yes, Texas does have a turnover issue, but they do not need to take many chances here. Trust the defense, make the safe and easy throws, and…

Florida vs Texas: Who Will Win?

Florida does not give up.

Once more, it is Florida. The Gators should be in the thick of the SEC Championship race. It is not enough to just give it a college try, but it will stay around long enough to keep things from getting out of hand.

The Gators’ offense will not be able to shine early on, and the defense will start to give up against the Longhorns in the late game.