Florida Gators vs Texas Longhorns
Florida Gators4-1
Texas Longhorns4-0Texas hosts Florida on Saturday, Oct 17, 12:00 PM ET in a SEC showdown at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. The Longhorns are heavy favorites, but the Gators have shown they can compete in this series.
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- Texas is the favorite at -335; Florida's fair price in the markets is +326
- Florida is 4-1 in 2026, Texas is a perfect 4-0
- These teams split their last two meetings, with each winning on the other's home turf
Lines at a glance
Where this game is priced right now. Every number is peer to peer, so there is no house margin in it.
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Set Your Own Number on BettorEdge
Neither side has a BettorEdge moneyline posted yet, which is exactly where peer-to-peer betting pays off. The fair price in the markets is -335 for Texas and +326 for Florida. On BettorEdge you post the number you want and let the community trade against you. No house vig, no take-it-or-leave-it line.
The Matchup
Texas comes in unbeaten at 4-0, allowing just 13.3 points per game. Their toughest test was a 20-17 road win at Tennessee. Florida is 4-1, averaging 46.2 points per game, but just dropped a 17-45 decision at Missouri. The Gators can move the ball, but the Longhorns' defense has allowed just 13.3 points per game in their results so far this season.
Recent History
The last two meetings split neatly along home-field lines. Florida won 29-21 in Gainesville in October 2025, and Texas returned the favor with a 49-17 win in Austin in November 2024. The Longhorns are the home side again, which matters in this series. That prior Austin meeting covered a wide margin; the Gainesville game was decided by eight.
How to play it
The market price on Texas is steep at -335, and the Gators showed last year they can win in Gainesville against this program, taking a 29-21 result in October 2025. Florida at +326 is not a lock, but it is a fair number for a team averaging 46.2 points per game, even coming off a loss. Head to BettorEdge, post your price on either side, and let the community come to you.
2026 season so far
Every result both teams have posted this season, with scoring averages.
- vs Florida AtlanticW 66-21
- vs CampbellW 52-3
- at AuburnW 44-39
- vs Ole MissW 52-28
- at MissouriL 17-45
Went 4-8 in 2025. Current streak: L1.
- vs Texas StateW 59-7
- vs Ohio StateW 24-23
- vs UTSAW 30-6
- at TennesseeW 20-17
Went 10-3 in 2025. Current streak: W4.
Matchup history
Florida Gators and Texas Longhorns last played on Saturday, Oct 4, 2025, when the Florida Gators won 29–21. The last 2 meetings are split 1-1.
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Preseason scouting report
Florida Gators
- New head coach in Jon Sumrall (Tulane Head Coach)
- New offensive coordinator in Buster Faulkner (Georgia Tech Offensive Coordinator and TE Coach) and defensive coordinator in Brad White (Kentucky Defensive Coordinator)
- Starting QB from last season is gone. There is a QB battle between Georgia Tech transfer Aaron Philo (373 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT) and returning freshman Tramel Jones (191 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs)
- Jadan Baugh returns at RB after a sophomore season of 1,170 yards and 8 TDs
Texas Longhorns
- New defensive coordinator in Will Muschamp (Georgia Defensive Analyst)
- Arch Manning returns at QB after a sophomore season of 3,163 yards, 26 TDs, and 7 INTs, as well as 399 rushing yards and 10 rushing TDs
- Starting RB from last season is gone. NC State transfer Hollywood Smothers is expected to start (939 yards, 6 TDs)
- Top player in terms of receiving yards from last season returns in Ryan Wingo (834 yards, 7 TDs). Auburn transfer Cam Coleman is expected to start (708 yards, 5 TDs)
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Florida Gators vs Texas Longhorns start?+
Florida Gators at Texas Longhorns kicks off Saturday, Oct 17, 12:00 PM ET at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. Start times are listed in Eastern; check your own zone if you are watching from elsewhere.
Who is favored in Florida Gators vs Texas Longhorns?+
The Texas Longhorns are favored at -335 on the moneyline in prediction markets and -7.5 on the spread. Prices move as money comes in, and on BettorEdge you can set your own number on either side.
What is the spread for Florida Gators vs Texas Longhorns?+
The spread is Texas Longhorns -7.5, priced by the BettorEdge community rather than a house. Because the market is peer-to-peer you can also set your own number and wait for someone to take it.
What are Florida and Texas's records in 2026?+
The Florida Gators are 4-1 and the Texas Longhorns are 4-0 this season. Florida is scoring 46.2 points a game and allowing 27.2; Texas is scoring 33.3 and allowing 13.3.
When did Florida and Texas last play?+
They last met on Saturday, Oct 4, 2025, when Florida Gators won 29-21 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Over the last 2 meetings in the past 8 seasons, Florida has won 1 and Texas 1.
What is the "community lean" on this game?+
It is the share of real money posted on each team on the BettorEdge peer-to-peer order book. Because every price is backed by another bettor, the open interest is a genuine read on what the community believes.
When do the lines lock?+
Markets lock at kickoff, Saturday, Oct 17, 12:00 PM ET. Prices move as money comes in beforehand, so the community lean and the best number can shift right up until the game starts.
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