Longhorns a double-digit favorite over reeling Florida

Texas lost to Oklahoma and Florida is reeling, which is why oddsmakers see an SEC mismatch in Week seven; the half point is the mystery.

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on Weekend Edition
Published 8:52 AM ET, Saturday, October 17, 2026

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At a glance

First reported by Fox News: “Texas Longhorns favored by 11.5 over Florida Gators despite back-to-back struggles in SEC football”.
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 8:52 AM ET on Weekend Edition, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
Topics: SEC, Florida, Texas.
BBN covered this story before: Week 7 CFB prediction: Who actually wins Texas vs. Florida? (October 17).

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Fox NewsTexas Longhorns favored by 11.5 over Florida Gators despite back-to-back struggles in SEC football

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorTexas is favored by eleven and a half points over Florida today, even after losing to Oklahoma, and Fox News says the Gators are reeling!
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo the team that just lost is the one we trust. And the half point is for decoration.

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