Auburn football is 2-0 on the young season and is ready for its first SEC test of the season.
Auburn football will host the Florida Gators on Saturday in Jordan-Hare Stadium, with kickoff set for 6 p.m. CT on ESPN. Auburn and Florida have played 85 games in history
, but have played sparingly over the last 15 years. Since 2010, Auburn and Florida have played twice in the gridiron, splitting each game.The game also features two first-year head coaches: Alex Golesh of Auburn and Jon Sumrall of Florida. Both head coaches moved to the SEC after successful tenures in the American Athletic Conference. Golesh went 23-15 at USF, which included wins over Boise State and Florida, while Sumrall led Tulane to the College Football Playoffs last season with
an 11-3 record. Sumrall is 45-12 overall in five seasons as a head coach and has led teams to 10-win seasons in three of the last four seasons.
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Through two games, the Gators hold offensive advantages in overall yards, passing, and rushing per game, with the closest margin being rushing, where Florida ranks No. 5 in the SEC with 247.5 yards per game, edging Auburn, which rushes for 236.50 yards per game, sixth-best in the SEC. Defensively, both teams give up over 300 yards per game, but allow fewer than 12 points per game.
Here is an early look at the betting odds and a prediction for Saturday's game between the Auburn Tigers and the Florida Gators.
Auburn vs. Florida odds, money line, over/under
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Wednesday, Sept. 16
- Moneyline: Florida (-135), Auburn (+115)
- Spread: Florida by 3
- Over/under: 53 1/2
Auburn vs. Florida predictions, picks for college football Week 3
Auburn 17, Florida 14: Saturday's game between the Auburn Tigers and the Florida Gators is one that each team wants to win badly, as it would be the first signature win for the victorious first-year head coach. The Tigers and Gators are both 2-0, but Auburn has more experience in close games. If this game is close, as it should be, Auburn will emerge as victors. - Taylor Jones
Auburn vs. Florida start time, TV channel
The game between Auburn and Florida starts at 6 p.m. CT and will air on ESPN. Tom Hart, Roddy Jones, and Quint Kessenich will call the game from the booth inside Jordan-Hare Stadium.
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