At the onset, there was College Football odds optimism that the Florida Gators could start well. Florida’s first three games on the schedule were at home, the third of which will be played on Saturday on ABC national TV. Specifically, the Texas A&M Aggies will come calling for a game that is of critical importance. So far, the Gators are a difficult read. Maimi routed them in the opener, and then UF ran an FCS team off the field last week. Similarly, the Aggies lost to Notre Dame and had a blowout win over the FCS competition.
Texas A&M Aggies vs. Florida Gators NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, September 14, 2024, 3:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, FL |
| TV Coverage: | ABC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Texas A&M | -3½ -105 | 47 -105 | -170 |  |
| Florida | +3½ -105 | 47 -105 | +160 | |
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Texas A&M Aggies Team Overview
Last game, the Texas A&M Aggies won 52-10 against FCS McNeese State as 47.5-point home favorites. The game went over a total of 56. Texas A&M has a record of 1-1 straight up, 0-2 against the spread, and 1-1 over/under the sportsbook total. Texas A&M ranks 68th for total offense, 111th for passing, 22nd for rushing, and 56th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 67th overall, 18th against the pass, 104th against the rush, and 48th for points allowed. Also, Texas A&M ranks 54th for fewest turnovers lost and 35th for takeaways.
Florida Gators Team Overview
Last game, the Florida Gators won 45-7 against FCS Samford as 38.5-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 55.5. Florida has a record of 1-1 straight up, 2-0 against the spread, and 1-1 over/under the total. Florida ranks 39th for total offense, 38th for passing, 69th for rushing, and 64th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 80th overall, 105th against the pass, 42nd against the rush, and 77th for points allowed. Also, Florida ranks 80th for the fewest turnovers lost and 77th for takeaways.
Namely, highly touted freshman DJ Lagway threw for 456 yards and three touchdowns in his first collegiate start. Florida beat lower-division Samford 45-7 on Saturday to give embattled coach Billy Napier a brief reprieve following a season-opening debacle.
Lagway completed his first seven passes while filling in for Graham Mertz (concussion). Most important of all, he showed why he was the consensus No. 1 QB recruit in the country last year. The 6-foot-3, 240-pound Texan connected on six passes that gained at least 30 yards.
Lagway hooked up with Elijhah Badger for 77 yards. Also, he hit Chimere Dike and Hayden Hansen for 44 and 40 yards, respectively. He found speedster Tank Hawkins in stride for a 36-yard score. Furthermore, he connected with Aidan Mizell for a 41-yard TD. And his shovel pass to Eugene Wilson III turned into an 85-yard score to cap an electric performance in the Swamp.
Lagway broke the school record for passing yards by a freshman, topping Chris Leak’s mark of 268 set in 2003 against Kentucky. Although it came against the overmatched Bulldogs, Lagway’s outing should at least give Napier pause when it comes to determining playing time. Consider Lagway did things Mertz hasn’t done in two years since transferring from Wisconsin.
Texas A&M at Florida SBG Free Picks
Last week, the Gators regained some confidence. With the college football odds at the swamp, they will be a difficult team to beat.
Texas A&M at Florida SBG Best Bet: Florida Gators.