One game to secure a spot in Atlanta for a shot at the SEC Championship.
In a season that has hardly lived up to pre-season expectations for the Gators, they have finally found their groove headed into the biggest game of the season.
An elimination game at the Swamp against Steve Spurrier and South Carolina.
The Florida Gators are playing their best football at the right time and seem to be clicking on all cylinders.
Offensively, they have scored 89 points, racked up 930 total yards and effectively utilized all three quarterbacks in the past two games.
The added weapon of QB turned tight-end turned athlete Jordan Reed has added another dimension to the Gator offense that will go a long way in throwing off the timing of the opposing defense.
Chris Rainey has shined in the two games since his return. He blocked two punts against Vanderbilt and scored two touchdowns on 176 total yards.
On defense, the Gators have been able to force turnovers and apply some pressure on the opposing quarterbacks.
Even the freshmen are getting into the act.
Five-star defensive tackle Shariff Floyd was named the team’s Defensive Player of the Week and top recruit Ronald Powell has looked better every week since he switched from defensive end to outside linebacker.
Look for these two players to continue to step-up and make a considerable impact for the defense.
Prediction (FL-USC)
The Gators are rolling and the Gamecocks are reeling.
However, with playmakers on offense like Alshon Jeffery and Marcus Lattimore, the Gamecocks are never out of it.
But, with the Swamp rockin Saturday night in the midst of a “blue-out”, I just don’t see the Gators losing this game. They are clicking too well on offense right now.
The Gators just need to make sure they keep the pace moving on offense and not fall back into indecision.
Plus, with a healthy and rested Jeff Demps and Chris Rainey, the Gators should be able to provide some big plays, much to the liking of the fans in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Florida 34
South Carolina 21
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