Florida football will host the Ole Miss Rebels inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium this weekend for a Week 4 battle between two ranked SEC teams. Ahead of Saturday's matchup in the Swamp, BetMGM's early betting lines are looking bullish on the Orange and Blue.
The Gators bring a 3-0 record into play after beating Auburn in the SEC opener last weekend, and are ranked 22nd by the US LBM Coaches Poll and 21st by the AP Top 25. Meanwhile, the Rebels are also a perfect 3-0 after they triumphed over LSU on Saturday, and are ranked sixth in the Coaches Poll and fourth in the AP Poll after three games.
The all-time series between the two conference charter members dating back to 1926 is knotted up at 13-13-1. Ole Miss won the last meeting at Vaught–Hemingway
Stadium last year, 34-24, but Florida was victorious in the three prior matchups and has prevailed in the last two played in Gainesville.
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Florida vs. Ole Miss odds, money line, over/under
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Monday, Sept. 21
- Moneyline: +130 / -160
- Spread: Florida by 3.5
- Over/under: 60.5
Florida vs. Ole Miss predictions, picks for college football
Florida passed its first major test last weekend against Auburn, and while Jon Sumrall and Co. out-duked the Tigers, it was far from a perfect performance — particularly the penalty issue that has once again reared its head. The offense overall still looks potent and the defense, despite a few letdowns, appears to be rounding into form.
Ole Miss represents the Gators' biggest challenge so far this season and is a formidable foe. But with a raucous Swamp crowd behind them at home, they should undoubtedly have the edge. But the key will be improvements in both team discipline and defensive play — if Florida can play a clean, tight game, they should prevail for their first 4-0 start since 2019.
PREDICTION: Florida 35, Ole Miss 31
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