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Longhorns and Gators Clash with Bruised Bodies and Egos Needing Win to Keep Their Seasons on Track
Kalshi’s point spread gives Texas a 10.5-point edge as the Longhorns look to rebound from a 27-24 loss to Oklahoma.
On Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, the Texas Longhorns host the Florida Gators at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin for a Week 7 college football matchup, with oddsmakers favoring Texas heavily.
Both programs seek redemption after difficult losses last week, with the Longhorns falling 27-24 to Oklahoma and the Gators dropping 38-19 to South Carolina.
Prediction markets assign Texas a 78.4% win probability, while the Longhorns are 10.5-point favorites targeting a Florida defense allowing 268.7 passing yards per game.
Texas signal-caller Arch Manning aims to improve his 53.2% SEC completion percentage after throwing interceptions last week, while Florida quarterback Aaron Philo remains questionable with a shoulder injury.
This matchup remains critical for Texas as the Longhorns pursue an SEC championship and College Football Playoff berth, requiring a dominant performance to recover from their recent setback.