Florida’s victory over Samford last week wasn’t the bounceback blowout victory many predicted. The Athletic’s staff’s composite prediction was 49-13, but Florida needed 70 points after giving up 52 to an FCS school. As a result, the group is far less confident in a Gators win this week over Missouri.
The Tigers were considered a potential late-season spoiler for the Gators before the season started. Although playoff hopes have long since faded for Florida, both teams are in need of one more win to become bowl eligible. Dan Mullen also needs a win to avoid being the first Gators coach since 1986 to finish the season with just two conference wins.
The writers at the Athletic seem to think Florida prevails in this one, but Florida is 0-3 on the road against SEC teams this year.