Texas Longhorns vs Florida Gators Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/4

College Football Preview

In Week 6 of the 2025 regular season, the Texas Longhorns will visit the Florida Gators. This game will take place at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL. Fans can catch the action on ESPN starting at 3:30 PM on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

The Texas Longhorns enter the game with a 3-1 record. They are ranked ninth in the AP poll and seventh in the Coaches Poll. On the other side, the Florida Gators have a 1-3 record. Both teams are part of the Southeastern Conference, adding an extra layer of competition to this matchup.

Texas Team Preview

The Texas Longhorns have shown strong performance in their recent games. They won 55-0 against Sam Houston Bearkats, with 343 passing yards and 264 rushing yards. The team did not commit any fumbles or interceptions in that game.

Texas also secured a 27-10 win over UTEP Miners. They had 227 rushing yards and held UTEP to just 50 rushing yards. The Longhorns’ defense grabbed two interceptions, adding to their solid defensive stats.

Arch Manning leads the team with 888 passing yards and nine touchdowns this season. On the ground, Jerrick Gibson has contributed 155 rushing yards. The team also faces some injury concerns, including CJ Baxter Jr. who is doubtful with a hamstring injury.

Texas vs Florida Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Texas Longhorns vs. Florida Gators
  • Venue: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL
  • Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
  • Betting Odds: Texas Moneyline -212, Florida Moneyline +177, Texas Spread -5.5 (-107), Florida Spread +5.5 (-112), Total Over 42.5 (-111), Total Under 42.5 (-109)

Florida Team Preview

The Florida Gators have had a mixed start to their 2025 season. They began with a strong 55-0 win against the LIU Sharks. However, they have since faced three losses, including a close 18-16 loss to the South Florida Bulls at home.

Offensively, the Gators rank 97th in passing yards and 111th in rushing yards this season. DJ Lagway is their top quarterback with 690 passing yards and five touchdowns. On the ground, Jadan Baugh leads the team with 289 rushing yards.

Defensively, the Gators are strong in interceptions, ranking 3rd with two so far. However, they are dealing with several injuries, including Caleb Banks and Aaron Gates. The Gators will need to adjust as they face upcoming games without key players.

BTB Betting Pick

The Texas Longhorns are favored by 5.5 points against the Florida Gators. Texas has a strong defense, ranking 7th in points against, which might help them cover the spread. The recommendation is to pick Texas to cover the spread of -5.5.

The total for the game is set at 42.5 points. Texas and Florida have not scored high this season, with Texas at 127 points and Florida at 88. The recommendation is to take the under 42.5.