The South Carolina Gamecocks (2-3) visit the No. 16 Florida Gators (4-1) on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, FL. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:45 PM ET, and the game airs on SEC Network. DraftKings lists the spread at FLA -14 with a total of 62.5; moneylines are South Carolina +455 · Florida -625. Below is our South Carolina vs Florida 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.
South Carolina vs Florida Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | South Carolina at No. 16 Florida |
| Records | South Carolina 2-3 · Florida 4-1 |
| Spread | FLA -14 |
| Moneyline | South Carolina +455 · Florida -625 |
| Total | 62.5 |
| Venue | Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, FL |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 12:45 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | SEC Network |
| Head Coaches | South Carolina: HC Shane Beamer, OC Kendal Briles · Florida: HC Jon Sumrall, OC Buster Faulkner |
South Carolina Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The South Carolina Gamecocks are 2-3 overall, 0-3 in SEC play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 57-0 vs Kent State; Sep 12 — W 45-9 vs Towson; Sep 19 — L 41-34 vs Mississippi State; Sep 26 — L 49-18 at Alabama; Oct 3 — L 35-34 vs Kentucky. Most recently, South Carolina lost to Kentucky 35-34 at home. Through 5 games, South Carolina is averaging 37.6 points scored and 26.8 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Shane Beamer (head coach since 2021). Offensive coordinator: Kendal Briles. Defensive coordinators: Torrian Gray / Clayton White.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: LaNorris Sellers (QB) — 92/152, 1,059 yards, 8 TD, 4 INT
- Rushing leader: Matt Fuller (RB) — 71 carries, 433 yards, 5 TD
- Receiving leader: Mazeo Bennett Jr. (WR) — 18 receptions, 201 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Anthony Addison (DE) — 3 sacks
- Tackles leader: Justin Okoronkwo (LB) — 37 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 37.6 points per game. Questions: A defense allowing 26.8 points per game; the response to a 35-34 loss to Kentucky.
Florida Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Florida Gators are 4-1 overall, 2-1 in SEC play, and they are ranked No. 16 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; Oct 3 — L 45-17 at Missouri. Most recently, Florida lost to Missouri 45-17 on the road. Through 5 games, Florida is averaging 46.2 points scored and 27.2 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) — 84/121, 1,114 yards, 8 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Jadan Baugh (RB) — 95 carries, 613 yards, 11 TD
- Receiving leader: Dallas Wilson (WR) — 18 receptions, 302 yards, 3 TD
- Sacks leader: Jayden Woods (LB) — 4 sacks
- Tackles leader: Myles Graham (LB) — 33 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 46.2 points per game; Jadan Baugh’s production on the ground (613 rushing yards); a pass rush paced by Jayden Woods (4 sacks). Questions: A defense allowing 27.2 points per game; the response to a 45-17 loss at Missouri.
How to Watch South Carolina vs Florida
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Kickoff: 12:45 PM ET
- Venue: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, FL
- TV / Streaming: SEC Network
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on October 5, 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.