The No. 8 Florida Gators (4-0) visit the No. 25 Missouri Tigers (3-1) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Memorial Stadium, Columbia, MO. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 PM ET, and the game airs on ABC. DraftKings lists the spread at FLA -4.5 with a total of 56.5; moneylines are Florida -205 · Missouri +170. Below is our Florida vs Missouri preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Florida vs Missouri Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | No. 8 Florida at No. 25 Missouri |
| Records | Florida 4-0 · Missouri 3-1 |
| Spread | FLA -4.5 |
| Moneyline | Florida -205 · Missouri +170 |
| Total | 56.5 |
| Venue | Memorial Stadium, Columbia, MO |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 3:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ABC |
| Head Coaches | Florida: HC Jon Sumrall, OC Buster Faulkner · Missouri: HC Eli Drinkwitz, OC Chip Lindsey |
Florida Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Florida Gators are 4-0 overall, 2-0 in SEC play, and they are ranked No. 8 in this week’s AP Top 25. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 66-21 vs Florida Atlantic; Sep 12 — W 52-3 vs Campbell; Sep 19 — W 44-39 at Auburn; Sep 26 — W 52-28 vs Ole Miss. Most recently, Florida beat Ole Miss 52-28 at home. Through 4 games, Florida is averaging 53.5 points scored and 22.8 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Jon Sumrall (first season in charge). Offensive coordinator: Buster Faulkner. Defensive coordinator: Brad White.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Aaron Philo (QB) — 63/87, 917 yards, 7 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Jadan Baugh (RB) — 83 carries, 600 yards, 11 TD
- Receiving leader: Vernell Brown III (WR) — 17 receptions, 271 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Jayden Woods (LB) — 4 sacks
- Tackles leader: Myles Graham (LB) — 28 total tackles
Strengths: An unbeaten 4-0 start; an offense scoring 53.5 points per game; Jadan Baugh’s production on the ground (600 rushing yards). Questions: Handling a road trip to Memorial Stadium.
Missouri Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Missouri Tigers are 3-1 overall, 0-1 in SEC play, and they are ranked No. 25 in this week’s AP Top 25. Results to date: Sep 3 — W 54-14 vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff; Sep 11 — W 38-21 at Kansas; Sep 19 — W 27-17 vs Troy; Sep 26 — L 31-24 at Mississippi State. Most recently, Missouri lost to Mississippi State 31-24 on the road. Through 4 games, Missouri is averaging 35.8 points scored and 20.8 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Eli Drinkwitz (head coach since 2020). Offensive coordinator: Chip Lindsey. Defensive coordinators: Corey Batoon / Derek Nicholson.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Austin Simmons (QB) — 70/107, 947 yards, 11 TD
- Rushing leader: Jamal Roberts (RB) — 89 carries, 395 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: Cayden Lee (WR) — 27 receptions, 412 yards, 4 TD
- Sacks leader: Daeden Hopkins (EDGE) — 6 sacks
- Tackles leader: Nicholas Rodriguez (LB) — 39 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 35.8 points per game; a defense holding opponents to 20.8 points per game; Jamal Roberts’s production on the ground (395 rushing yards). Questions: The response to a 31-24 loss at Mississippi State.
How to Watch Florida vs Missouri
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Kickoff: 3:30 PM ET
- Venue: Memorial Stadium, Columbia, MO
- TV / Streaming: ABC
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.