Florida football looks to continue its undefeated start to the 2026 campaign on Saturday afternoon with an SEC showdown against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field.
The Gators bring a 4-0 record into play along with a No. 8 ranking in both the US LBM Coaches Poll and AP Top 25, while the Tigers is 3-1 with a No. 25 ranking in both major polls. Mizzou has won the last two matchups in Columbia and six of a total of eight games played there; however, Florida has prevailed in three of the past five meetings, including a win at Memorial Stadium in 2019.
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida’s 2023 matchup with Missouri
Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz, left, talks with Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier prior to a game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida’s 2023 matchup with Missouri
Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz, left, talks with Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier prior to a game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida’s 2023 matchup with Missouri
Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) warms up on the sidelines against the Missouri Tigers during the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida’s 2023 matchup with Missouri
Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) runs the ball as Missouri Tigers defensive back JC Carlies (1) chases during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida’s 2023 matchup with Missouri
Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) returns a kick against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida’s 2023 matchup with Missouri
Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) throws a pass as Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Jayden Jernigan (0) tries to block during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida’s 2023 matchup with Missouri
Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Brady Cook (12) runs the ball as Florida Gators defensive lineman Chris McClellan (7) defends during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida’s 2023 matchup with Missouri
Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) catches a pass for a touchdown as Missouri Tigers defensive back Joseph Charleston (28) chases during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida’s 2023 matchup with Missouri
Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Cody Schrader (7) runs the ball as Florida Gators safety Jordan Castell (14) makes the tackle during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida’s 2023 matchup with Missouri
Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators running back Trevor Etienne (7) runs the ball as Missouri Tigers linebacker Chuck Hicks (30) makes the tackle during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida’s 2023 matchup with Missouri
Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) runs the ball against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida’s 2023 matchup with Missouri
Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (1) scores against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida’s 2023 matchup with Missouri
Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier on the sidelines against the Missouri Tigers during the second half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida’s 2023 matchup with Missouri
Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) returns a kickoff as Missouri Tigers wide receiver Ja’Marion Wayne (25) makes the tackle during the second half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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CBS Sports’ predictions, picks for Florida vs Missouri in Week 5
Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (1) runs the ball as Missouri Tigers defensive back Kris Abrams-Draine (7) chases during the second half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida’s 2023 matchup with Missouri
Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators running back Trevor Etienne (7) celebrates with offensive lineman Richie Leonard IV (67) after scoring against the Missouri Tigers during the second half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida’s 2023 matchup with Missouri
Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Max Brown (17) runs the ball as Missouri Tigers linebacker Triston Newson (14) defends during the second half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida’s 2023 matchup with Missouri
Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators running back Trevor Etienne (7) scores a touchdown against the Missouri Tigers during the second half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida’s 2023 matchup with Missouri
Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Kahleil Jackson (22) catches a pass as Missouri Tigers defensive back Kris Abrams-Draine (7) defends during the second half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida’s 2023 matchup with Missouri
Missouri running back Cody Schrader is stopped short of the goal line by the Florida defense during a college football game at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 18, 2023, in Columbia, Mo.
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida’s 2023 matchup with Missouri
Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) hands off to running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (2) against the Missouri Tigers during the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida’s 2023 matchup with Missouri
Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators offensive lineman Jake Slaughter (66) at the line of scrimmage against the Missouri Tigers during the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida’s 2023 matchup with Missouri
Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators offensive lineman Damieon George Jr. (76) at the line of scrimmage against the Missouri Tigers during the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida’s 2023 matchup with Missouri
Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Kristian Williams (5) breaks up a pass intended for Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) during the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida’s 2023 matchup with Missouri
Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators tight end Hayden Hansen (89) runs the ball against the Missouri Tigers during the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida’s 2023 matchup with Missouri
Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators place kicker Trey Smack (29) kicks against the Missouri Tigers during the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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Florida vs Missouri score
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