Overview

• Texas visits Gainesville on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN to start its conference schedule.
• Florida is 1-3 following a bye week, including its first home loss to USF, and Billy Napier’s job status is a talking point among columnists.
• Both starting quarterbacks have been uneven, with DJ Lagway throwing interceptions in three of four games and Arch Manning shining only in a 55-0 win over Sam Houston.
• Analysts highlight strong defenses on both sides, suggesting Florida’s unit could keep the matchup tight despite offensive struggles.
• Staff picks from Gators Wire and the Sun Sentinel are split, ranging from Texas by double digits to forecasts of a narrow Florida upset in the Swamp.