Florida football is looking to break a streak of SEC futility on the road at MSU. Here are five players who could make that happen.

Florida’s youthful tight ends were marvelous, too. Hayden Hansen caught a 35-yard strike of a seam route from Mertz in the first half and his fellow sophomore, Arlis Boardingham, opened up the scoring for the Gators with a 3-yard touchdown reception on Florida’s second possession.

It's Florida football vs Mississippi State in Week 4 of the 2024 college football season. Follow along for live score and game updates from Starkville, Miss

Nobody in the SEC needs a win more than Mississippi State or Florida this week. But since the Bulldogs and Gators will meet at Davis Wade Stadium at 11 a.m. Saturday, only one will get that much needed win.

Mississippi State hosts the Florida Gators in a critical game as both teams struggle with one win. The Gators are underdogs, facing challenges at quarterback.

Neither Florida nor Mississippi State enter Week 4 with the record they envisioned, as both SEC programs sit at 1-2. The Bulldogs have lost back-to-back games, including a shocking 41-17 defeat to Toledo as 10.

Florida Gators win its first game against an FBS opponent since October of 2023 behind stellar play from its two quarterbacks.