It’s the Florida Atlantic Owls versus the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 5, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:45 PM ET
- Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, FL
- TV Channels: SEC Network
How to Watch Florida Atlantic vs. Florida on September 5, 2026
You can watch the Florida Gators take on the Florida Atlantic Owls live on DIRECTV on SEC Network on September 5, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET.
Florida Atlantic (0-0) at Florida (0-0) — Game Preview
Florida Atlantic opens its season on the road at Florida on Saturday, September 5, 2026, with both programs sitting at 0-0 as the Gators host at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville.
Neither team carries a ranking into the opener, but the game still doubles as an early test for both sides, with Florida readying for a full Southeastern Conference slate later in the fall while Florida Atlantic looks for a signature non-conference result.
The Owls bring back Caden Veltkamp at quarterback for a second consecutive season, giving Zach Kittley’s passing attack continuity as it opens against a Power Four opponent. Florida, meanwhile, enters the opener with its own quarterback picture still unsettled, with Aaron Philo viewed as the frontrunner over Tramell Jones Jr. for the starting job. With both rosters breaking in new faces at key positions, execution in the trenches and quarterback stability figure to be the deciding factors in Gainesville.
National TV
SEC Network
What Time is the Florida Atlantic vs. Florida Game?
The Florida Atlantic vs. Florida game starts at 7:45 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Florida Atlantic vs. Florida?
You can watch Florida Atlantic vs. Florida on SEC Network.
Players to Watch: Florida Atlantic vs. Florida
Florida Atlantic Owls
Caden Veltkamp — QB. Veltkamp returns as the Owls’ starting quarterback for a second consecutive season, giving Zach Kittley’s passing offense continuity as Florida Atlantic opens the year on the road against Power Four competition.
Florida Gators
Aaron Philo — QB. Philo enters fall camp as the frontrunner in Florida’s ongoing quarterback competition with Tramell Jones Jr., putting him in position to open the season under center in Gainesville.
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