So I thought I would look at UK and see just how they look vaunted in the numbers. We know they can play good defense and this should be the best offense they've had. Thought that BS was from last year with Levis. But here's what I'm seeing:
Total Defense of the opponents they've played.
Akron - 46
E. Kentucky - 118 in FCS
Ball St. - 90
VANDY - 91
Their best scoring effort was Vandy and two of those came on 2 pick 6's in that game. Now I get it, UK seems to have UF's number recently and can stifle our offense. But from what I am seeing this is not Stoops' best offense or defense he's had. And most of all this team has NOT been tested at all. I feel this game is going to come down to the better Defense.....Advantage UF. Leary has definitely proved (Vandy) that he is prone to make mistakes with the pressure. I think Sandlot will take advantage of that. But then again, Sandlot has not had to dial up a lot of blitzes due to the pressure that they're bringing with our front. UF could get some points on Defense this week.
Offensively UF is #55 in Total Offense compared to UK at 64. But these are two different offenses. UK is slightly better against the rush defensively, but I venture to say UF playing Toothless and Utah....UF has faced far better talent rushing wise. I didn't think I would say this thus far but looking at Leary vs. Mertz, advantage UF.
UF just needs to be who they are. Stick with the run. And again I say.... feed #7 and #2. And yes, in that order. It may be slow at first but UF can wear this team down. Pass when needed and let Sandlot put the pressure on the UK offense. They have not seen a unit like they are going to this Saturday. It would be great for a win at UK for Napier. There is no reason that this team cannot. I don't think UK is in UF's head as a handful of these players didn't play against them last year. And they've already been on the road @Utah. So nothing to be afraid of.
It's a noon kick and like those better than playing at night up there. Just do what you do best and UF will win this game.