The biggest game on the SEC’s conference-opening football schedule this Saturday is unquestionably the matchup between Florida and Tennessee, which takes place inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium this year.
Last season, the Volunteers tripped up a Gators squad that was still finding its identity early in Billy Napier’s debut campaign at the helm. The win in Knoxville snapped a five-game winning streak for the Orange and Blue in the series and was just the second in 18 tries.
While the rivalry has certainly languished as both programs have struggled to return to the top, it is still one that Gators and Vols fans alike look forward to every fall.
Ahead of the SEC opener, the Gators Wire crew assembled to provide their expert opinions on what to expect this coming weekend. The composite score prediction was one of the closest we have ever had, which suggests that Florida might have a better chance at the win than may expect.