Mississippi State football heads south to the Swamp for a key SEC matchup. The Bulldogs (4-2, 0-2 SEC) will take on the Florida Gators (2-4, 1-2 SEC) Saturday afternoon in Gainesville in a significant game for both teams.
Here's how to watch the game plus some notes on the matchup...
How to watch the Mississippi State Bulldogs vs the Florida Gators
- Time: 3:15 PM CT
- Date: October 18
- Venue: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
- TV Channel: SEC Network
- Streaming: fubo TV
TV announcers for Mississippi State vs Florida
Dave Neal will be on the call for Saturday's matchup between the Bulldogs and Gators. Fozzy Whittaker will serve as an analyst for the game while Morgan Uber reports from the sidelines.
Mississippi State vs Florida odds, point spread and total
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook as of October 15. Odds are subject to change.
Point Spread
- Mississippi State +9.5 (-110)
- Florida -9.5 (-110)
Moneyline
- Mississippi State +265
- Florida -330
Total
- 50.5 (Over -110/Under -110)
Injury report for Mississippi State vs Florida
Mississippi State has three notable names on the initial availability report from the SEC. RB Fluff Bothwell is OUT against Florida while RT Albert Reese IV and safety Isaac Smith are both considered QUESTIONABLE. For the Gators, DBs Aaron Gates and Dijon Johnson and RB Duke Clark remain OUT while DBs Cormani McClain and Jordan Castell, DL Brien Taylor Jr., RB Ja'Kobi Jackson, and TE Tony Livingston are all QUESTIONABLE.
Weather forecast for Gainesville on Saturday
It'll be warm and sunny in the Swamp Saturday afternoon, just like you'd expect. Temperatures will be in the low to mid-80s at kickoff under clear skies with just a light breeze, though humidity should be fairly low. By the end of the game, temperatures will cool down into the mid-70s, still with clear conditions.
Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Florida Gators series history
Florida leads the all-time series against Mississippi State 35-19-2, with the Gators having won the last two meetings in 2018 and 2024. Last season, Florida defeated the Bulldogs 45-28 in Starkville. The two teams last met in Gainesville in 2010, a 10-7 victory for Mississippi State.