The Florida Gators face the North Florida Ospreys in this college basketball matchup on Thursday at Stephen C. O’Connell Center, and you can catch all the action with ESPN Unlimited.

How to Watch Florida vs North FloridaDate: Thursday, November 6, 2025Time: 8:00 PM ETChannel: SEC Network+Stream: ESPN Unlimited (watch now)

The Gators, fresh off winning the national title last season, open their home campaign against the North Florida Ospreys after a warning shot in Las Vegas. Florida dropped its season opener 93-87 to Arizona despite a gutsy effort from forward Thomas Haugh, who tallied 27 points (with 12-of-14 free throws). The Wildcats broke a 12-point Florida lead and controlled the boards (41-39) while Florida shot just 26% (7-of-27) from three-point range. That game exposed some defensive lapses for the champs — especially at the rim — and flagged that this year’s squad may need time to regain championship-level form.

Now facing the Ospreys, Florida will look to assert its dominance and respond swiftly. North Florida enters the game as an underdog and will aim to challenge the Gators’ transition defense and interior presence. Florida’s key tasks: shore up their defensive communication, improve their perimeter shooting, and convert on opportunities down the stretch. If the Gators bring the intensity and execution appropriate for a reigning champion, this one could serve as a statement win. But if the lapses from their opener linger, they may be in for a closer contest than many expect.

This is a great college basketball matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.

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