Does Florida play today? Schedule, time, channel for next UF Gators football game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Florida's inconsistency spells trouble for any hopes of a redeeming season.

The Gators are on bye in Week 9, which gives interim coach Billy Gonzales roughly 13 days to prepare for Florida’s rivalry matchup with Georgia. The Gators (3-4, 2-2 SEC) need 3 wins to earn bowl eligibility, something ESPN’s Football Power Index gives them a just 29.8% chance of accomplishing.

ESPN predicted the next best coaching fits for the Florida Gators if Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin declines their potential offer.

Though Florida has a talented roster, Georgia is the clear favorite due to their recent dominance in this rivalry and the sport of college football in general with most experts predicting the Bulldogs to secure a comfortable victory as they push toward the aforementioned SEC Championship appearance.

However, the Gator Nation will have to wait as Florida football will not play during Week 9. Instead, it will prepare for its Week 10 rivalry matchup with the Georgia Bulldogs at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville on Saturday, Nov. 1. Spread: Georgia by 8.5