Florida football will hope to avoid its worst season since 1979 this week.

The Gators (3-8, 2-6 SEC) will host in-state rival Florida State (5-6, 2-6 ACC) at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 29. Kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m. with the game nationally televised on ESPN2.

UF comes off a 31-11 loss to Tennessee, while FSU fell to NC State 21-11.

FSU quarterback Tommy Castellanos has thrown for 2,520 yards, 13 touchdowns and eight interceptions and added 480 rushing yards and eight scores. His top target has been Duce Robinson, who has hauled in 53 catches for 1,021 yards and six touchdowns.

On the defensive side, Earl Little Jr. has a team-leading 69 tackles, four interceptions and two forced fumbles for the Seminoles.

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway has thrown for 2,096 yards, 13

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