The Florida Gators (4-2) visit the No. 7 Texas Longhorns (4-1) on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 PM ET, and the game airs on ABC. DraftKings lists the spread at TEX -10 with a total of 52.5; moneylines are Florida +295 · Texas -375. Below is our Florida vs Texas 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 Texas Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Florida at No. 7 Texas |
| Records | Florida 4-2 · Texas 4-1 |
| Spread | TEX -10 |
| Moneyline | Florida +295 · Texas -375 |
| Total | 52.5 |
| Venue | DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 12:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ABC |
| Head Coaches | Florida: HC Jon Sumrall, OC Buster Faulkner · Texas: HC Steve Sarkisian, OC Kyle Flood |
Florida Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Florida Gators are 4-2 overall, 2-2 in SEC play. 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; Oct 3 — L 45-17 at Missouri; Oct 10 — L 38-19 vs South Carolina. Most recently, Florida lost to South Carolina 38-19 at home. Through 6 games, Florida is averaging 41.7 points scored and 29.0 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) — 105/149, 1,341 yards, 9 TD, 3 INT
- Rushing leader: Jadan Baugh (RB) — 110 carries, 672 yards, 12 TD
- Receiving leader: Dallas Wilson (WR) — 26 receptions, 376 yards, 3 TD
- Sacks leader: Jayden Woods (LB) — 4.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Myles Graham (LB) — 42 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 41.7 points per game; Jadan Baugh’s production on the ground (672 rushing yards); a pass rush paced by Jayden Woods (4.5 sacks). Questions: A defense allowing 29.0 points per game; the response to a 38-19 loss to South Carolina.
Texas Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Texas Longhorns are 4-1 overall, 1-1 in SEC play, and they are ranked No. 7 in this week’s AP Top 25. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 59-7 vs Texas State; Sep 12 — W 24-23 vs Ohio State; Sep 19 — W 30-6 vs UTSA; Sep 26 — W 20-17 at Tennessee; Oct 10 — L 27-24 at Oklahoma (neutral site). Most recently, Texas lost to Oklahoma 27-24 at a neutral site. Through 5 games, Texas is averaging 31.4 points scored and 16.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Steve Sarkisian (head coach since 2021). Offensive coordinator: Kyle Flood. Defensive coordinators: Will Muschamp / Johnny Nansen.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Arch Manning (QB) — 92/146, 1,122 yards, 10 TD, 5 INT
- Rushing leader: Hollywood Smothers (RB) — 53 carries, 237 yards, 2 TD
- Receiving leader: Cam Coleman (WR) — 17 receptions, 318 yards, 5 TD
- Sacks leader: Colin Simmons (EDGE) — 9.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Rasheem Biles (LB) — 41 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 31.4 points per game; a defense allowing only 16.0 points per game; a pass rush paced by Colin Simmons (9.5 sacks). Questions: Ball security at quarterback (5 interceptions for Arch Manning); the response to a 27-24 loss at Oklahoma.
How to Watch Florida vs Texas
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
- Venue: DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX
- TV / Streaming: ABC
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN as of October 12, 2026 2:12 AM PT (Arizona time). 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.