Florida's spiral down the USA TODAY Sports rerank has been a season-long affair. The Gators reached a new low after losing to Ole Miss in Week 12.

No. 6 Ole Miss (9-1, 5-1 SEC) returns to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on Saturday night for a Week 12 SEC battle against DJ Lagway and the Florida Gators. In a matchup that will have America's attention in the primetime slot, Lane Kiffin and Co. will look to keep the program's College Football Playoff chances alive in Oxford.

The Tennessee Vols will head to Gainesville this weekend hoping to end a losing streak that dates back to 2003. Tennessee hasn't beaten Florida in the Swamp since Ron Zook was roaming the sidelines in Gainesville.

Gators kicker Trey Smack was just named a semifinalist for the Lou Groza Award, given to the best place-kicker in college football each year. The nomination recognizes Smack as a top 20 kicker in the country.

Ole Miss (10-1, 6-1) jumped out to a 10-0 lead with four minutes to go in the first quarter, but Florida quarterback DJ Lagway led a quick scoring drive that ended with the sophomore quarterback scoring on a 5-yard run to narrow the score.

The Florida brand remains a strong TV draw despite a 3-7 season heading into Saturday night's SEC showdown against Tennessee.

UF prepares to host Tennessee while looking to keep the good times rolling against the Vols at home amid a tough stretch for the Gators.