COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Florida comes in unbeaten and has won three straight, with its offense posting elite efficiency through the air and on the ground. Ole Miss has been less convincing, sitting at 1-2 with a defense allowing 31.3 points and 424.0 yards per game. Florida’s attack has been balanced, and its defense has limited opponents to 326.3 yards per game. Ole Miss has been more volatile, with a lower yards-per-play output and a defense that has struggled to contain explosive drives.
Florida should have enough firepower and balance to win and cover at home. The Gators’ offense has been far more productive than Ole Miss on a per-play and per-game basis, and Florida’s defense has also been more efficient at limiting scoring chances. Ole Miss can score enough to keep the game competitive for stretches, but the more likely script is Florida pulling away late. Projected final score: Florida Gators 34, Ole Miss Rebels 27.
