The weather forecast for the Florida Gators' Week 7 matchup with the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas, calls for what appears to be a perfect autumn day for college football.
As of 8:30 a.m. ET on Saturday before the SEC showdown, the forecast calls for sunny skies, with a high near 70, along with north-northeast winds around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph," according to the National Weather Service in Austin, Texas.
There is nothing better than some collegiate gridiron action on a fall afternoon. Check below for details on how to watch the early SEC action on Saturday — but first, here is the full daily forecast (in CT).
Today's weather outlook in Austin for the Texas-Florida game looks perfect for football — crisp air and sunny skies. #GoGators
— Adam Dubbin (@AdamDubbin) October 17, 2026
Source: Weather Channel pic.twitter.com/mjVac4FRdp
Florida vs. Texas time today
- Start time: Noon ET
- TV channel: ABC
- Livestream: Fubo (free trial)
ABC will broadcast Florida vs. Texas nationally on Saturday, Oct. 17. Joe Tessitore and Jesse Palmer will call the game from the booth at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, with Kris Budden reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
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