Coaches: Bobby Bowden is 268-67-4 in 28 seasons at FSU, 341-98-4 in 38 seasons overall; Ron Zook is 16-8 in his second season at UF.
Series: Florida leads 27-18-2.
When FSU has the ball: The Seminoles want to have success on the ground and not rely on QB Chris Rix. TB Greg Jones could do well running up the gut. With leading receiver Craphonso Thorpe injured, FSU needs someone to become the go-to guy. The Gators' run defense is a big concern, with the interior of the defensive line a weak spot. True freshman LB Channing Crowder has been a tackle machine. E Bobby McCray leads the Southeastern Conference with 8.5 sacks. The secondary has played well, especially CB Keiwan Ratliff and FS Daryl Dixon.
When UF has the ball: Freshman QB Chris Leak has been steady and relatively mistake-free. He has a nice touch and has been especially effective on screen passes. TE Ben Troupe is a big-time weapon. FSU has been solid against the run, and if the 'Noles can shut that down today, their chances for victory increase. FSU needs DT Darnell Dockett and LBs Michael Boulware and Kendyll Pope to make some big plays. The secondary will be tested by UF's deep group of receivers.
Extra points: The Gators have won five in a row. ... FSU is the sixth opponent for Florida this season that was ranked in the top 12 at game time. UF is 3-2 in those games. ... Since 1990, the team that has rushed for the most yards is 13-1-1 in this game.
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Series: Florida leads 27-18-2.
When FSU has the ball: The Seminoles want to have success on the ground and not rely on QB Chris Rix. TB Greg Jones could do well running up the gut. With leading receiver Craphonso Thorpe injured, FSU needs someone to become the go-to guy. The Gators' run defense is a big concern, with the interior of the defensive line a weak spot. True freshman LB Channing Crowder has been a tackle machine. E Bobby McCray leads the Southeastern Conference with 8.5 sacks. The secondary has played well, especially CB Keiwan Ratliff and FS Daryl Dixon.
When UF has the ball: Freshman QB Chris Leak has been steady and relatively mistake-free. He has a nice touch and has been especially effective on screen passes. TE Ben Troupe is a big-time weapon. FSU has been solid against the run, and if the 'Noles can shut that down today, their chances for victory increase. FSU needs DT Darnell Dockett and LBs Michael Boulware and Kendyll Pope to make some big plays. The secondary will be tested by UF's deep group of receivers.
Extra points: The Gators have won five in a row. ... FSU is the sixth opponent for Florida this season that was ranked in the top 12 at game time. UF is 3-2 in those games. ... Since 1990, the team that has rushed for the most yards is 13-1-1 in this game.
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