Florida has won 16 of its last 18 games against Tennessee, but it certainly feels like the tide has turned in this SEC rivalry.
Tennessee managed a 38-33 win over the Gators last season, snapping a five-game losing streak and setting the tone for what was one of the program's best seasons in recent memory. This time around, the Volunteers are road favorites even after a slew of key offensive pieces from last year's team departed.
Questions surround Florida on both sides of the ball after the Gators were soundly beaten by an undermanned Utah team in Week 1, and back-to-back losses to Tennessee would undoubtedly start to put some real pressure on second-year coach Billy Napier.
Just as it did a year ago, Saturday's game represents a crucial early test for Tennessee before matchups against Alabama and Georgia later in the season. If the Volunteers want to make it back to a New Year's Six bowl or even make a playoff appearance, a win in Gainesville might be required.
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Here’s what you need to know to watch Saturday’s prime-time matchup between Florida and Tennessee, including TV channel and start time.
What channel is Florida vs. Tennessee on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: ESPN+, Fubo
Saturday’s game between Florida and Tennessee will be broadcast on ESPN. Chris Fowler (play-by-play) and Kirk Herbstreit (color analyst) will be on the call from Gainesville.
Fans hoping to watch the game without cable can live stream the action on ESPN+, as well as Fubo, which offers a free trial.
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Florida vs. Tennessee start time
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 16
- Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET
Saturday's game between Florida and Tennessee is set to start at 7 p.m. ET from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla.
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Florida football schedule 2023
| Date | Opponent | Start time (ET)/Result |
| Aug. 31 | at No. 14 Utah | L, 24-11 |
| Sept. 9 | vs. McNeese | W, 49-7 |
| Sept. 16 | vs. No. 11 Tennessee* | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 23 | vs. Charlotte | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 30 | at Kentucky* | TBD |
| Oct. 7 | vs. Vanderbilt* | TBD |
| Oct. 14 | at South Carolina | TBD |
| Oct. 28 | vs. Georgia* (Neutral site) | 3:30 p.m. ET |
| Nov. 4 | vs. Arkansas* | TBD |
| Nov. 11 | at LSU* | TBD |
| Nov. 18 | at Missouri* | TBD |
| Nov. 25 | vs. Florida State | TBD |
* SEC game
Tennessee football schedule 2023
| Date | Opponent | Start time (ET)/Result |
| Sept. 2 | vs. Virginia | W, 49-13 |
| Sept. 9 | vs. Austin Peay | W, 30-13 |
| Sept. 16 | at Florida* | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 23 | vs. UTSA | 4 p.m. |
| Sept. 30 | vs. South Carolina* | TBD |
| Oct. 14 | vs. Texas A&M* | TBD |
| Oct. 21 | at Alabama* | TBD |
| Oct. 28 | at Kentucky* | TBD |
| Nov. 4 | vs. UConn | TBD |
| Nov. 11 | at Missouri* | TBD |
| Nov. 18 | vs. Georgia* | TBD |
| Nov. 25 | vs. Vanderbilt* | TBD |
* SEC game
