Texas A&M (1-1) will face off against Florida (1-1) on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET, with the game being broadcast on ABC. According to BetMGM College Football Odds, Texas A&M is favored by 4 ½ points. The series record stands at 3-3, making this game a crucial one for both teams as they kick off Southeastern Conference play.

The Aggies and the Gators are looking to bounce back from their earlier losses, with Texas A&M falling to then-No. 5 Notre Dame and Florida losing to then-No. 19 Miami. Both teams have since secured wins against lower-ranked opponents, but their performance in conference games will be a true test of their capabilities under first-year A&M coach Mike Elko and third-year Florida coach Billy Napier.

A key matchup to watch will be between Florida’s Montrell Johnson and Texas A&M’s run defense, which has shown vulnerabilities, ranking 15th in the SEC against the run. Johnson has been a force on the ground with 177 rushing yards and three touchdowns in two games.

Players to keep an eye on include Texas A&M’s Le’Veon Moss, who leads the team in rushing yards and touchdowns, and Florida’s freshman DJ Lagway, who impressed with 456 passing yards and three touchdowns in his last game. Lagway is expected to split time with veteran Graham Mertz against the Aggies.

Off the field, the game holds further storylines as former Florida coaches and players return to the Swamp, including defensive coordinator Jay Bateman, defensive line coach Sean Spencer, LB Scooby Williams, and DB Jaydon Hill on the opposing side. Additionally, NFL legend Emmitt Smith, whose son EJ plays as a backup running back for Texas A&M, will serve as the honorary “Mr. Two Bits” before kickoff.

Furthermore, the Gators carry an impressive scoring streak, having scored in 450 consecutive games, an NCAA record that surpasses any other team in college football history by 53 games. This game presents an exciting match-up with plenty of intrigue both on and off the field.