Vanderbilt (2-3, 0-1 SEC) at Florida No.20 (3-2, 1-2), Saturday at noon EDT (SEC Network).
Line: Florida par 38, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Series record: Florida leads 42-10-2, including wins in 29 of the last 30.
WHAT’S AT STAKE?
Florida are trying to regroup after a heartbreaking loss to Kentucky that essentially knocked the Gators out of the way in the SEC East Division. Vanderbilt has lost 14 consecutive conference games.
KEY MATCHUP
Vanderbilts scramble for the dismal pass, the Commodores have just three sacks, which is tied for 126th in the country against Florida quarterback Emory Jones. The Gators have allowed just three sacks.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Vanderbilt: WR Will Sheppard is averaging 5.4 catches per game, which ranks him 45th nationally. He’s a key outlet for QB Ken Seals and tallied 119 yards last week against UConn.
Florida: Maybe, just maybe, this game will mark the full return of Florida reserve quarterback Anthony Richardson. Richardson only played six snaps last week against Kentucky, leaving many wondering if he could have made the difference in a close loss. Richardson has been suffering from hamstring strain for a month.
FACTS AND FIGURES
Vanderbilt’s last SEC victory dates back to October 19, 2019 against Missouri. Vanderbilt hasn’t won an SEC road game since Oct. 27, 2018, in Arkansas. … Vanderbilts three losses averaged 33.7 points. Vanderbilt was outscored 51-9 in the second half. … The Gators have won seven straight series victories, the last loss to Vandy in the Swamp in 2013. Eight former Florida stars who won Olympic medals in Tokyo will serve as Mr. Two Bits honorary before the game. The group: Caeleb Dressel (swimming), Bobby Finke (swimming), Natalie Hinds (swimming), Kieran Smith (swimming), Grant Holloway (track), Taylor Manson (track), Mark Kolozsvary (baseball) and Aubree Munro (softball) .
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