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Florida coach Jon Sumrall questions being favored against No. 4 Ole Miss in the Swamp

FILE - Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) celebrates after rushing for a first down during an NCAA college football game against the Florida Atlantic Owls in Gainesville, Fla., Sept. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Peter Joneliet, File)
FILE - Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) celebrates after rushing for a first down during an NCAA college football game against the Florida Atlantic Owls in Gainesville, Fla., Sept. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Peter Joneliet, File) FILE - Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) celebrates after rushing for a first down during an NCAA college football game against the Florida Atlantic Owls in Gainesville, Fla., Sept. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Peter Joneliet, File)

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s Jon Sumrall, like most coaches, welcomes as much external motivation as possible.

He’s not getting any help from oddsmakers this week.

The 21st-ranked Gators (3-0, 1-0 Southeastern Conference) are 3½-point favorites against No. 4 Mississippi (3-0, 1-0) ahead of Saturday’s game at Florida Field. The line opened at 1½ and has since moved more toward the home team.

“Who’s got us favored against these guys?” Sumrall asked Monday.

Everyone in Vegas.