FSU football: 3 things to know about 2023 Florida Gators
By Kelvin Hunt
No. 5 FSU football (11-0, 8-0 ACC) will travel to Gainesville Saturday night to face the rival Florida Gators (5-6, 3-5 SEC). It’s a rivalry game with a different feel, though there are high stakes for both programs.
Both programs will be without their starting quarterbacks, who suffered injuries Saturday night to end their seasons.
However, both teams have a ton to play for, although they are on the opposite ends of the spectrum. FSU comes into the game undefeated with a chance to win the ACC next week and likely become one of four teams in the College Football Playoff.
A win over Florida would give the Noles their second consecutive State Championship, with wins over Miami and Florida the past two seasons.
FSU already has the top recruiting class in the state, and a second consecutive State Championship would mean big bragging rights for the 2025 recruiting class and beyond.
Florida is fighting to become bowl-eligible for a head coach in desperate need of a win and positive momentum among his fan base.
Which team will capitalize on the opportunity? FSU is the betting favorite at -6.5 and 51 over/under points total. The Swamp is a tough place to go and win. Here are three things to know about the Florida Gators.