The Florida Gators (0-1) host the FCS McNeese Cowboys on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The Gators are heavily favored, by 48 points. The over/under is set at 55 in the outing.
Florida vs. McNeese Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | -48 | -110 | -110 | 55 | -110 | -110 |
Computer Pick
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison (2022)
| Florida | McNeese | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 29.5 (53) | 10.0 (52) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 28.8 (93) | 52.0 (49) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 14 (32) | 5 (92) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 20 (28) | 0 (65) |
Florida vs. McNeese Betting Insights (2022)
Florida Stats and Trends
- Florida is winless against the spread this season (0-1-0).
- The average total in UF’s games this season is 44.5, 10.5 points fewer than this matchup’s over/under.
McNeese Stats and Trends (2022)
- The average over/under for McNeese’s matchups last year was 52.5, 2.5 fewer points than this game’s total.
Florida Players to Watch
- Graham Mertz has thrown for 333 yards while completing 70.5% of his passes (31-for-44), with one touchdown and one interception (333.0 yards per game).
- Trevor Etienne has taken seven carries for a team-high 25 rushing yards (25.0 per game).
- Eugene Wilson III has 9 rushing yards on one attempts. He also has two catches for 24 yards .
- Ricky Pearsall has eight catches (on zero targets) and leads the team with 92 receiving yards (92.0 per game).
- Marcus Burke’s stat line this year reveals two catches for 61 yards. He puts up 61.0 receiving yards per game and has been targeted zero times.
- Jonathan Odom has collected 46 yards on four receptions, averaging 46.0 yards per game.
- Shemar James boasts an impressive stat line to lead the team in sacks and total tackles, putting up zero sacks, one TFL and nine tackles.
McNeese Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Deonta McMahon took five attempts for 101 rushing yards a season ago (101.0 per game) and scored one touchdown.
- Last season D’Angelo Durham rushed for 55 yards on eight carries.
- Last season Mason Pierce was targeted zero times and recorded three catches for 37 yards .
- Joshua Matthews tacked on 33 yards on two catches. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 33.0 receiving yards last year.
- Kordell Williams put together an impressive stat line of zero sacks, 12 tackles.
- McMahon picked off zero passes while adding 12 tackles a season ago.
