Florida looks to restore dominance in all-time series with Kentucky
Florida leads Kentucky 54-22 all-time but has lost five of the past eight meetings heading into Saturday's SEC matchup.
Florida will head to Lexington on Saturday to compete in the 77th all-time matchup between the Gators and Wildcats. The two teams have traditionally dominated the series, though they have lost four of the last five games. The Gators lead the series with a substantial 54-22 advantage, dating back to their inaugural encounter in 1917.
Notably, Florida captured 31 consecutive victories from 1987 to 2017, one of the longest winning streaks against a single opponent in college football history. Recently, Kentucky has regained the upper hand, defeating Florida in a lopsided win last season. In 2024, the Gators briefly reclaimed control with a 48-20 triumph in Gainesville, led by Jadan Baugh's five rushing touchdowns, tying a school record.
However, Florida has now lost three consecutive road games against Kentucky, despite having won 20 of its past 24 matches in Lexington. The Gators' last victory at Kentucky occurred in 2019, when a No. 9-ranked Florida team staged a remarkable comeback, overcoming a 21-10 deficit entering the fourth quarter to defeat the Wildcats 29-21.
Quarterback Kyle Trask stepped into the game after starter Feleipe Franks was injured, guiding the comeback. Saturday's game offers another chance for first-year Gators head coach Jon Sumrall to restore Florida's historical prowess and end a troubling road losing streak. Kickoff is set for 6:15 P.M. ET on ESPN. For ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, insights, and opinions, follow @GatorsWire on X (formerly Twitter), Bluesky, and like our Facebook page.
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