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The Oct. 4 matchup between the Florida Gators and Tennessee Volunteers will kickoff at 12:00 pm ET and will air on the SEC Network, the Southeastern Conference announced Monday. The Vols will look to beat the Gators for the first time since their 30-28 victory in 2004.
#Vols vs. Florida game on Saturday, Oct. 4 will kickoff at 12 Noon and air on @SECNetworkpic.twitter.com/59q5TR4Vjy
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) September 22, 2014
In 43 total meetings, Florida holds a 24-19 advantage and has won nine consecutive games, including a 31-17 win at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium last season. The Gators’ streak began with a 16-7 win at home in 2005.
This year’s matchup will mark the first time since 2001 that Tennessee will not open its SEC schedule against Florida. The Vols will face Georgia in Athens on Saturday, before hosting the Gators in Knoxville the following weekend.
Tennessee currently hold a 2-1 record, with dominant wins against Utah State and Arkansas State to open the season. The Vols are coming off a 34-10 loss to No. 4 Oklahoma in Week 3.
The Gators are also 2-1 with wins against Eastern Michigan and Kentucky. Florida suffered its first loss this past weekend in a 42-21 blowout by No. 2 Alabama in Tuscaloosa.
A former freelance journalist from Nashville, Jason covers Tennessee, Vanderbilt and Kentucky
