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Florida vs. Mississippi State Set for Saturday at The Swamp as Odds Tilt Gators’ Way

Oddsmakers favor Florida despite a 2-4 start.

Overview

  • Kickoff is Saturday at 4:15 p.m. ET at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on SEC Network.
  • Florida enters 2-4 to Mississippi State’s 4-2, with ESPN’s FPI ranking UF No. 27 to MSU’s No. 47 and SP+ placing them No. 36 and No. 38.
  • BetMGM lists Florida as a 9.5-point favorite as of Wednesday night.
  • Gators Wire contributors largely predict a Florida win, while Orlando Sentinel picks include one call for Mississippi State and several narrow Florida victories.
  • Commentary portrays the game as important for Billy Napier’s job security, with some labeling it a must-win scenario.