The Gators are dealing with an absence of their own ahead of the rivalry matchup. On Wednesday evening, Florida head coach Billy Napier revealed that redshirt freshman defensive back Aaron Gates will miss the rest of the season following a knee injury that will require surgery. Gates went down during the program's win against Ole Miss last weekend.

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Florida State has already dismissed Alex Atkins (Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line), Adam Fuller (Defensive Coordinator), and Ron Dugans (Wide Receivers). With this season either finishing at 3-9 or 2-10, more moves will be made.