Walter Clayton Jr. returns for No. 6 Florida against No. 1 Auburn

Florida Gators' senior guard Walter Clayton Jr. is set to return to the starting lineup against No. 1 Auburn after recovering from a sprained left ankle. Despite concerns following his slip during the Tennessee game, coach Todd Golden reported Clayton is nearing full recovery. However, Alijah Martin, another key player for Florida, remains questionable due to a hip pointer sustained in a previous game against Vanderbilt. The Gators, ranked sixth, face a challenging stretch with upcoming games against top teams, including a road game at No. 22 Mississippi State. Clayton, the team's leading scorer with an average of 17.4 points per game, is crucial to Florida's offensive strategy. The Gators are currently 9 1/2-point underdogs against Auburn, which boasts an undefeated home record this season.