I’d copy it over but since it’s behind paywall...
Here’s a snippet about UF defense vs UM offense (this part was after a lengthy discussion about screens and how Reese has been watching a ton of film to prepare for them):
The Gators’ defense experienced a turnaround last year and returns most of its starters. The pass rush should again produce with Jonathan Greenard and Jabari Zuniga. Two ace cornerbacks in
CJ Henderson and
Marco Wilson provide Florida an edge in the secondary, too. In theory, Miami’s offense should have a difficult time moving the ball against the Gators, and screens shouldn’t provide the Hurricanes an out. Florida’s opponents last year went 41-for-52 for 263 yards, 1 TD and 1 INT throwing screens, according to Sports Info Solutions. The Gators ranked 35th nationally in QB rating against screens.
Certainly, there is a lot more to Enos’ offense.
“You just have to be focused,” Reese said. “He tries to lull you to sleep and plays a lot of eye tricks with you.”
Reese wasn’t just referring to the “eye candy” Enos can show at times, when he deploys motion as a decoy. Functionally, Enos likes to run the ball, but then off of that, he’s going to take shots downfield; good eye control, especially in the back end, is critical.
“They have the answers to the questions that may get proposed during the game,” Mullen said. “They have a very good system that can attack in different ways.”
Especially with tight ends. Enos utilizes different kinds of schemes and groupings, but the expectation is Miami will feature a lot of 11 (one running back, one tight end) and 12 (one running back, two tight ends) personnel. He uses a lot of motion to keep defenses off-balance, particularly with his tight ends. Miami’s tight ends will likely be asked to try to create advantages against Florida’s defense on the perimeter in the run game and as threats in the passing game.
In that sense, Saturday profiles as a good, early test for Amari Burney’s move from backup nickel safety to starting linebacker alongside Reese. One major reason for Burney’s switch is his ability to cover. He replaced Buffalo Bills rookie Vosean Joseph, whom Georgia’s tight end torched last October.
If the Gators have their way, the screens, the eye tricks and the tight ends won’t matter much. Put simply, after racking up 37 sacks (the Gators’ most since 2015), Grantham is going to want Florida to attack Miami’s young and inexperienced tackles and quarterback.
“It’s tough preparing for a guy you’ve never seen play,” Wilson said. “I heard he’s a pretty good quarterback, but he’s also young, so we can try to use that to our advantage. I know as a young person it might be tough to play, and definitely at quarterback. So that’s something: We’re going to try to put some pressure on him.”
