When the Tennessee Volunteers handily beat the Oklahoma Sooners, the College Football odds community took notice. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava has become a national sensation thanks largely to that game. Last week, Iamaleava and head coach Josh Heupel visited the Arkansas Razorbacks in a potential trap game. In turn, Tennessee stepped into the trap and suffered a demoralizing loss. It brings a home game against the Florida Gators, a historic rival of the Vols. Florida is improving after a terrible start.
Florida Gators vs. Tennessee Volunteers NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 12, 2024, 7 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Florida | +15½ -110 | 54 -110 | +515 |  |
| Tennessee U | -15½ -110 | 54 -110 | -665 | |
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Florida Gators Team Overview
Last game, the Florida Gators won 24-13 against the UCF Knights as 1-point home dogs. The game went under the online wagering total of 62. Florida has a record of 3-2 straight up, 2-3 against the spread, and 3-2 over/under the total. Florida ranks 60th for total offense, 35th for passing, 83rd for rushing, and 62nd for scoring. Defensively, they rank 97th overall, 81st against the pass, 101st against the rush, and 74th for points allowed. Also, Florida ranks 72nd for fewest turnovers lost and 115th for takeaways.
Tennessee Volunteers Team Overview
Last game, the Tennessee Volunteers lost 19-14 against the Arkansas Razorbacks as 14-point road favorites. The game went under the total of 57.5. Tennessee has a record of 4-1 straight up, 4-1 against the spread, and 3-2 over/under the total. Tennessee ranks 5th for total offense, 51st for passing, 5th for rushing, and 4th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 2nd overall, 15th against the pass, 2nd against the rush, and 4th for points allowed. Also, Tennessee ranks 37th for fewest turnovers lost and 107th for takeaways.
Dylan Sampson scored two third-quarter touchdowns rushing in a 4:14 span to give the Volunteers a 14-3 lead. Thus, UT seemingly turned the tide of the game. But Arkansas, in front of the sixth-largest crowd in its stadium’s history, scored the game’s final 16 points. Subsequently, they held on late with another defensive stop. Nico Iamaleava was 16 for 28 passing for 156 yards, and Sampson ran for a game-high 140 yards on 22 carries.
At the onset, Arkansas capped a 16-play, 74-yard game-opening drive with a 20-yard field goal from Kyle Ramsey at the 5:48 mark of the first quarter. Hence, it was the first time Tennessee had trailed since its 38-10 loss to top-ranked Georgia last November. The Volunteers had not faced a deficit in their previous six games.
As a result, Tennessee is sure to drop in the upcoming AP poll after suffering its first loss since last November. Arkansas may receive a healthy number of votes. Tennessee’s defense was solid for most of the game. But its offense, which entered the weekend No. 1 in FBS in points per game, has kinks to work out. Arkansas enters the bye week on a positive note. Following its biggest win of the Sam Pittman era. The Razorbacks have matched their win total from last season and took a sizable step toward bowl eligibility.
Florida Gators at Tennessee SBG Free Picks
Florida no longer had the College Football odds appeal that it did in the past. The Gators are now a team that gamblers seek to oppose. But their recent improvement has attracted attention. Still, Tennessee has more firepower.
Florida Gators at Tennessee SBG Best Bet: Tennessee Volunteers.