Rubio, the Florida senator who now sits at third in the Washington Examiner’s presidential power rankings, tweeted out his support for the Gators before the game.
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(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack). A strong rushing performance will take pressure off an ineffective Treon Harris, and allow the Gators to move the ball downfield in ways they have been unable to in recent games. This is one usual strength where Florida State will most likely struggle. Their fans lingered in the stands.
“I’m just glad I could help my team”, Kerr said. Guys made a decision to play a little bit harder.
Florida State quarterback Sean Maguire had the ball knocked loose on a pass attempt deep in Seminole territory that resulted in a multiple-deflection scrum and eventually a safety.
First-quarter update, FSU-UF tied at 0: The Florida State and Florida football team defenses have came to play on Saturday.
The Gators locked up the SEC East a couple of weeks ago but have not been playing all that great so this game has huge meaning for them and although Florida State will not play in the ACC Championship game they have an outside shot at the playoffs and a good chance at a New Year’s six bowl game. The offense in the first half for the Seminoles was held completely in check by a talented (and surprisingly healthy) Gators defensive line. Florida’s offense is a mess but its defense will create enough scoring opportunities through turnovers and field position for the Gators to get it done today. The Seminoles padded the lead in the third quarter, getting a 51-yard field goal from Aguayo.
Harris was inaccurate and indecisive for the fourth consecutive week. The four-year starter has 18 punts of at least 50 yards, 20 punts inside the opponent’s 20-yard line and 44.5 yards-per-punt average that ranks 12 in the nation.
Expected to be out, sack leader Alex McCalister (foot), as well as back-up tackle Taven Bryan (ankle), also are doubtful.
“Yet, it also has to do with the other 10 guys around him as well”.
The Gators (10-2) announced the suspension about 75 minutes before kickoff. Harris’ longest completion was for 15 yards – one of just three completions of 10 yards or more. He was suspended for the 2014 season opener against Idaho and twice in 2013. That goes to this cop, who saw an errant pass from Maguire come flying toward the stands and knew this was his moment to shine. Moneyline bettors could find FSU at -135 and the Gators at +125 as of this report. Austin Hardin was wide left from 51 yards out and had a low trajectory on the one that was blocked.
He lauded both after No. 13 Florida State’s dominating 27-2 win over No. 12 Florida at The Swamp.
Dalvin Cook ran for 183 yards and two touchdowns, including 150 yards in the fourth quarter, and Roberto Aguayo kicked two long field goals. The more common weaponry in his right arm seems to be out of warranty.
Making his first appearance in the FSU-UF series, Maguire finished 14 of 28 for 160 yards. Coach Mike White’s team played with much more energy three days later, leading wire-to-wire in the win.
The Florida Gators will host to in-state rivals Florida State in a matchup that has plenty of meaning.
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“He’s probably handled and done as good a job with his skill set, as far as helping some of those things moving forward”, McElwain said.
