The No. 8 Florida Gators face the No. 25 Missouri Tigers Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET. The game will air on ABC, which you can stream free on DIRECTV.

Where to watch Florida vs. Missouri for free

Tonight’s matchup: No. 8 Florida Gators vs. No. 25 Missouri Tigers

When: Saturday, Oct. 3, 3:30 p.m. ET

TV Channel: ABC

Stream: DIRECTV (free trial), FuboTV (free trial)

DIRECTV (free trial) and FuboTV (free trial) both offer ABC for almost the exact same price. Fubo’s “Pro” package costs $88.99, while DIRECTV’s “Entertainment” package is $89.99. Both options offer a free trial and money off the first month of subscription. Your free trial will start once you create an account.

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Why today’s game matters

No. 8 Florida puts its unbeaten record on the line Saturday when it travels to No. 25 Missouri in one of the SEC’s marquee Week 5 matchups. Both teams enter with high-powered offenses, but the Gators have been one of the nation’s most explosive teams through the season’s first month.

Florida (4-0, 2-0 SEC) ranks second nationally in scoring at 53.5 points per game and fifth in total offense at 532.8 yards per contest. Quarterback Aaron Philo has thrown for 917 yards and seven touchdowns while completing 72.4% of his passes, but the engine of the offense has been running back Jadan Baugh. The junior has rushed for 600 yards and 11 touchdowns on 7.2 yards per carry, including a 142-yard, three-touchdown performance in last week’s 52-28 win over Ole Miss.

Missouri (3-1, 0-1) is coming off a 31-24 loss to Mississippi State but remains dangerous behind quarterback Austin Simmons, who has thrown for 947 yards, 11 touchdowns and no interceptions. Receiver Cayden Lee has emerged as his top target with 403 receiving yards and four touchdowns, including an 11-catch, 156-yard performance last week.

The matchup could hinge on whether Missouri’s defense, which allows 20.8 points per game, can slow Florida’s rushing attack. If not, the Gators will have a chance to strengthen their early SEC title credentials.