A rematch of Walter Clayton Jr. and Johni Broome from earlier this season headlines Saturday’s slate of Final Four games in the men’s NCAA Tournament with Florida and Auburn squaring off.
But this time around, a trip to the national championship game of March Madness is on the line.
No. 1 Auburn and No. 1 Florida are set to face each other on Saturday, April 5 at the Alamodome in San Antonio in the first of two Final Four games at 6:09 p.m. ET.
Florida is in the midst of a historic season under Todd Golden, spearheaded by Clayton Jr., who was named an All-American and Wooden Award finalist this year. The Gators, who are making their first Final Four appearance since 2014, took the regular season matchup against the Tigers at The Jungle, one of college basketball’s toughest home courts.
Auburn has made history this season as well, as Bruce Pearl’s squad is making its second Final Four appearance in program history. The Tigers avoided an injury scare with Broome, arguably their best player, in their Elite Eight game, as the 6-foot-10 forward returned after leaving with a leg and elbow injury. To beat Florida, which is the favorite, Auburn is going to need Broome to continue being a menace inside the paint and slow Clayton Jr. down.
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The winner of Florida-Auburn will get the winner of Duke-Houston, which follows the Gators and Tigers in the Alamo City on Saturday, in the national championship game on Monday.
Here’s what you need to know on what time Florida and Auburn tip-off at the Final Four, including how to watch information and more:
What time is Florida basketball vs Auburn today?
- Date: Saturday, April 5
- Time: 6:09 p.m. ET
- Location: Alamodome (San Antonio)
Florida and Auburn will tip off at 6:09 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 5 in the Final Four of the men’s NCAA Tournament from the Alamodome in San Antonio.
What channel is Florida vs Auburn basketball Final Four today?
The Final Four matchup between Florida and Auburn will be nationally televised on CBS. Streaming options for the game include the March Madness Live app (with a TV login) and Fubo, which carries CBS and offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Where is Florida vs Auburn Final Four?
- Location: Alamodome (San Antonio)
Florida and Auburn will face each other in the Final Four of the men’s NCAA Tournament inside the historic Alamodome in San Antonio. It is the first time that the Final Four is being held in San Antonio since 2018, and the fifth time overall that the national semifinals and championship game of the men’s NCAA Tournament is taking place in the Alamo City.
Florida vs Auburn March Madness Final Four predictions, odds, picks
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Thursday, April 3
- Spread: Florida -2.5
- Over/Under: 159.5
- Moneyline: Florida (-150) | Auburn (+125)
Here’s a look at predictions from experts within the USA TODAY Sports Network:
Florida basketball schedule 2024-25
Below are the five most recent results from Florida’s 2024-25 schedule. For full schedule, click here.
- Sunday, March 16: Florida 86, No. 8 Tennessee (SEC Tournament — Championship Game)
- Friday, March 21: (1) Florida 95, (16) Norfolk State (NCAA Tournament — First Round)
- Sunday, March 23: (1) Florida 77, (8) UConn 75 (NCAA Tournament — Second Round)
- Thursday, March 27: (1) Florida 87, (4) Maryland 71 (NCAA Tournament — Sweet 16)
- Saturday, March 29: (1) Florida 84, (3) Texas Tech 79 (NCAA Tournament — Elite Eight)
Auburn basketball schedule 2024-25
Below are the five most recent results from Auburn’s 2024-25 schedule. For full schedule, click here.
- Saturday, March 15: No. 8 Tennessee 70, Auburn 65 (SEC Tournament — Semifinals)
- Thursday, March 20: (1) Auburn 83, (16) Alabama State (NCAA Tournament — First Round)
- Saturday, March 22: (1) Auburn 82, (9) Creighton (NCAA Tournament — Second Round)
- Friday, March 28: (1) Auburn 78, (5) Michigan 65 (NCAA Tournament — Sweet 16)
- Sunday, March 30: (1) Auburn 70, (2) Michigan State (NCAA Tournament — Elite Eight)
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