The Florida Gators and Kentucky Wildcats provides a very fascinating matchup on Saturday.

Jon Sumrall’s team has not been good enough during hte meat of the SEC schedule. They are 1-4 in their last five matchups, and the offense has far from been good enough. They haven’t scored more than 30 points since they averaged 53.5 points per game over their first four.

Meanwhile, the Wildcats are reeling from their loss to the Tennessee Volunteers last week, and it dropped them to 11th. Another loss could crater their chances to make it.

Will this be the end for Kentucky or will the Gators drop to 0.500? Our experts weigh in.

Kentucky 20, Florida 12

I think the Gators are a more talented team overall than the Wildcats, but they have been playing significantly worse football. They cannot do anything offensively, and that includes Jadan Baugh. That is going to play a huge factor in this matchup, and Will Stein will have enough up his sleeve to keep the Wildcats on track for the win.

– Tyler Forness, A to Z Florida

Kentucky 27, Florida 16

Boy, what to make of this game. I had this pegged weeks ago as a Florida win in my mind. The Gators’ defense made talented offenses in Ole Miss and Texas look average, and Jadan Baugh and the Gators’ ground game looked like the real deal.

After a 23-7 loss at home to Oklahoma, that belief in Florida here is long gone. Kentucky doesn’t run away with this thing, but Kenny Minchey returns to form to some degree, and a solid UK defense does the rest.

– Craig Smith, A to Z Miami

Kentucky 31, Florida 27

I think Kentucky finds a way to pull off a close one, but it won’t necessarily be pretty. Kenny Minchey and the Wildcats continue to show some late-game resilience after an ugly performance against Tennessee. Kentucky’s offense makes enough plays when it matters most, particularly in the fourth quarter, to put pressure on a Florida defense that has struggled to consistently get stops. Minchey comes through with a few key throws down the stretch, helping the Wildcats put together a game-winning scoring drive.

Florida will have its moments, though. The Gators make several explosive plays offensively and do enough to keep Kentucky uncomfortable throughout the afternoon. This is a game Florida has a legitimate chance to win, but a costly late turnover changes everything. Kentucky takes advantage of the mistake, gets the final points it needs, and escapes with a hard-fought victory.

– Ryan Roberts, A to Z Notre Dame

Florida 21, Kentucky 18

The Gators have a chance to all but end the Kentucky Wildcats’ College Football Playoff hopes and dreams, but it’s going to be tough. The Wildcats have been overpowered by Alabama and Tennessee, but this same team went toe-to-toe with LSU and got the job done in overtime. In my opinion, this game comes down to how well Florida can run the ball on offense and, conversely, how well Kenny Minchey plays. It’s hard for me to take the Gators after the way that team looked against Oklahoma, but I believe in Jon Sumrall. Give me the Gators.

– Rob Gregson, A to Z Alabama

Kentucky 34, Florida 30

Florida has been reeling lately, with four losses in its last five games. The Gators don’t have a whole lot to play for this season outside of playing spoiler. Kentucky took a tough loss on the chin to Tennessee last weekend, but the Wildcats still have College Football Playoff hopes with just two losses. This game being in Lexington is a major advantage for Kentucky, and I think it makes a difference. Neither of these teams has a top-50 offense or defense, but I expect plenty of scoring. Will Stein’s team gets a late stop in the end to beat Florida and move to an impressive 8-2.

– Brandon Little, A to Z Ohio State

Kentucky 32, Florida 20

Watching what Oklahoma did to this Florida defense last week tells me everything I need to know about what Will Stein and the Kentucky Wildcats could potentially do to UF. However, I’ve been wrong before. Florida’s secondary will need to step up big time, as Minchey is a much better decision-maker in the passing game than John Mateer. And with the way Florida’s offense has looked lately, too, I just don’t see a way they win this game.

– Justin Churchill, A to Z Oklahoma

Final Prediction for Florida vs. Kentucky

To nobody’s surprise, our experts are in favor of the Gators here. The Sooners are in a really tough spot, and a trip to The Swamp with a first-time play caller isn’t likely to help any.