Ole Miss vs. Florida: Gators open as 2.5 point favorites

Gainesville, Arizona - January 8: Mark Fletcher Jr. of Miami Hurricanes was tackled by Will Echoles and others from Ole Miss Rebels during the CFP Semifinal Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on January 8, 2026 in Glendale, Arizona. The Florida Gators, favored by 2.5 points, are expected to defeat Ole Miss in this weekend's game, according to oddsmakers.

Both teams enter the match with perfect records and new head coaches, Pete Golding for Florida and Jon Sumrall for Ole Miss. Ole Miss has previously defeated Sumrall's Tulane team twice, most recently in the 2008 CFP. Despite the home field advantage, Florida is the team Vegas is leaning towards as the winner, along with bettors on the game.

The challenge for the new Ole Miss head coach, Golding, is to get his team back up after a significant victory over LSU last season. There's a possibility that the betting line may move a few more times before the game starts at 2:30 p.m. CT on Saturday.