Jacksonville State (6-4) at No. 7 Florida (9-1), 1 p.m., (PPV)
Line: No line.
Series Record: First meeting.
WHAT'S AT STAKE
Florida's 50-game winning streak against teams outside the Bowl Championship Series. The Gators haven't lost to anyone outside the six major conferences or Notre Dame since a 17-11 setback to Memphis State in 1988.
KEY MATCHUP
Jacksonville State's offense vs. Florida's defense. With their offensive struggles, the Gators have a penchant for keeping games close — even ones they're supposed to win big. So if the Gamecocks can get anything going offensively against Florida (see Furman last year and Louisiana-Lafayette last week), they might have a chance.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Jacksonville State: Senior Alan Bonner has 45 receptions for 745 yards and eight touchdowns. Although five of his TDs came in one game, he has a penchant for performing well against the Southeastern Conference. He has four career TDs in games against Mississippi, Kentucky and Arkansas.
Florida: QB Jacoby Brissett is making his fourth career start and first since the season opener. Brissett has a big arm and limited mobility, and this game could give him a much-needed confidence boost since he might have to play next week at rival Florida State.
FACTS & FIGURES
Jacksonville State is getting $500,000 to play at Florida Field. ... The Gamecocks are 4-15 against teams from the Football Bowl Subdivision, with the last win coming at Ole Miss in double overtime in 2010. No FBS opponent has ever shut out Jacksonville State. ... Florida hasn't really played well in its last three games against teams outside the BCS, edging Furman last year and beating Bowling Green and Louisiana-Lafayette this season. ... The Gators are 6-0 at home this season, allowing just 9.7 points a game. ... It's senior day for the Gators, who are trying to go 7-0 at home for just the third time in program history.
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