Florida travels to Lexington on Saturday for the 77th all-time meeting between the Gators and Wildcats. The Orange and Blue have historically dominated the series but have dropped four of the past five.
The Gators hold a commanding 54-22 advantage dating to the program's first meeting in 1917. Florida notably won 31 consecutive matchups from 1987 through 2017, one of the longest winning streaks against a single opponent in college football history.
In recent years, Kentucky has shifted the rivalry's momentum, defeating Florida in a blowout last season. In 2024, the Gators briefly regained control with a 48-20 victory in Gainesville, powered by Jadan Baugh's five rushing touchdowns, which tied a school record.
Florida has dropped three consecutive
road matchups against the Wildcats, despite winning 20 of its past 24 games in Lexington. The Gators' last win at Kentucky came in 2019 when No. 9-ranked Florida rallied from a 21-10 deficit entering the fourth quarter to upend the Wildcats 29-21. Kyle Trask led the comeback after stepping in for injured starter Feleipe Franks.
Saturday's matchup presents another opportunity for first-year head coach Jon Sumrall to restore Florida's historical success while halting a frustrating road losing streak.
Kickoff is scheduled for 6:15 P.M. ET on ESPN.
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