It was a battle to the final play, but in the end, the Florida Gators fell to the Tennessee Volunteers in college football's Week 7 in Knoxville, sending the Orange and Blue to an even 3-3 overall record but just 1-2 against Southeastern Conference foes.

Florida high school football has had plenty of ups and downs through the first eight weeks and Hurricane Milton now bearing down on the state made are making things that much crazier. Upsets and close calls have filled the scoreboards as we try and configure every week who are exactly the Sunshine State's top football programs week in and week out.

Minooka (6-1, 2-1) lost 21-7 to Yorkville in Week 6 but bounced back with a 23-7 win over Plainfield North last week. Quarterback Zane Caves passed for 149 yards and two touchdowns and also ran for a score.

The Gators Wire crew assembled to offer their respective takes on Florida’s homecoming game on Saturday against Kentucky.

SEC rivals, will do battle at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Keep scrolling to read about Kentucky vs. Florida leaders, insights, and a predicted winner. Watch college football live without cable.

Preview the Week 8 college football Jackson State Tigers vs. Florida A&M Rattlers game with stats, game information and how to watch links.