The mighty Gators limp into Austin, Texas with a 4-4 record and 11 injured players. This will be the Gators’ third meeting all-time (0-1-2), with the last meeting being in 1940. UT is a 21.5 favorite.
There is no point in comparing statistics for both teams because Florida is likely playing backups at quarterback, running back, cornerback, and safety.
Good news:
Since Florida’s Week 5 bye, the Gators are allowing 4.8 fewer points per game (22.5) and 88.2 fewer yards per game (337.3). The UF defense has improved by surrendering 53.5 less rushing yards per game (135.3) and 66.7 less passing yards per game in the span. Florida also has eight interceptions in the last four games after registering just one pick in the first four contests of the campaign. The Gators have multiple takeaways in three-straight games for the first time since 2019.
Bad news:
The Gators have about a dozen injuries, with half of those being season-ending or career-ending.
Napier coached with Steve Sarkisian at Alabama in 2016. Sarkisian is 1-0 against Napier; the 2021 Longhorns defeated Napier’s Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, 38-18, in the season opener.
There is no point in comparing statistics for both teams because Florida is likely playing backups at quarterback, running back, cornerback, and safety.
Good news:
Since Florida’s Week 5 bye, the Gators are allowing 4.8 fewer points per game (22.5) and 88.2 fewer yards per game (337.3). The UF defense has improved by surrendering 53.5 less rushing yards per game (135.3) and 66.7 less passing yards per game in the span. Florida also has eight interceptions in the last four games after registering just one pick in the first four contests of the campaign. The Gators have multiple takeaways in three-straight games for the first time since 2019.
Bad news:
The Gators have about a dozen injuries, with half of those being season-ending or career-ending.
Napier coached with Steve Sarkisian at Alabama in 2016. Sarkisian is 1-0 against Napier; the 2021 Longhorns defeated Napier’s Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, 38-18, in the season opener.
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