Live updates, score from Florida football vs Missouri Tigers
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Florida hits the road for another SEC test on Saturday against Missouri, and once again, the offense starts with Jadan Baugh.
Baugh has been one of the most productive backs in the country through four weeks, but Missouri will make Florida prove it can win another way. The Tigers are expected to load the box and force Aaron Philo to beat them through the air, putting more pressure on a passing game that hasn't needed to carry the offense much.
Vernell Brown III being unavailable hurts, but Eric Singleton Jr.’s return gives Philo another proven option on the perimeter. Dallas Wilson also feels due for a bigger role after a quiet start to SEC play. If Florida can make Missouri pay for overcommitting to Baugh, the offense should have chances to stay balanced.
Defensively, the challenge is just as much about consistency as production. Florida has made enough big plays to survive some uneven stretches, but another road environment will test whether the Gators can avoid the late-game breakdowns that nearly cost them at Auburn.
Get real-time updates, scoring plays, turning points and expert analysis throughout Florida's game against Missouri. Follow along for highlights, injury news, key plays and instant breakdowns as the Gators take on Missouri in Week 5 of the college football season.
Florida vs Missouri score
| Quarter | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Score |
| Florida | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| Missouri | – | – | – | – | 0 |
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Florida vs. Missouri prediction, betting odds
02:15 PM ET, October 3 2026, Adam Dubbin
- Moneyline: -225 / +185
- Spread: Florida by 5.5
- Over/under: 57.5
Florida has only won twice in six tries at Faurot Field, which has proven to be a tough place to play for the Orange and Blue. However, the Gators already persevered through a tough environment at Auburn, so they at least have an idea of what it takes to win away from the Swamp against an SEC foe.
This year, Florida's offense is the most explosive corps seen in ages and the defense has shown that it can step up in crunch time despite lingering questions in the secondary. Based on what was witnessed last week for both teams, it is hard not to see the Gators prevailing on Saturday.
Jadan Baugh will have another 100-plus-yard game, the defense will continue to coalesce and the special teams will play their role once again as well. Expect Sumrall and Co. to roll to victory in this one.
PREDICTION: Florida 45, Missouri 27
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How to watch Florida vs. Missouri today: Time, TV channel, streaming
02:01 PM ET, October 3 2026, Adam Dubbin
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Livestream:Fubo (free trial)
Florida vs. Missouri will be broadcast nationally on ABC on Saturday, Oct. 3. Joe Tessitore and Jesse Palmer will call the game from the booth at Memorial Stadium, with Kris Budden reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include Fubo.
Florida vs. Missouri Weather Report
01:56 PM ET, October 3 2026, Adam Dubbin
It should be a near-perfect fall afternoon on Saturday in Columbia for the Florida Gators’ SEC road game against the Missouri Tigers — the ideal setting for a college football showdown between two top-25-ranked Southeastern Conference teams.
According to the National Weather Service in St. Louis, sunny skies are expected Saturday with a high near 73 degrees Fahrenheit. East winds of 3 to 7 mph are also in the forecast, so weather should have little impact on the matchup at Faurot Field.
Forecast for Florida's road matchup vs. Missouri is ideal for football
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