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Tennessee Football: 5 Things to look for against Florida

By Stetson Marlin

KNOXVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 15: Quarterback Jarrett Guarantano #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers hands the ball off to Running back Tim Jordan #9 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half of the game between the UTEP Miners and Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tennessee won the game 24-0. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images)
KNOXVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 15: Quarterback Jarrett Guarantano #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers hands the ball off to Running back Tim Jordan #9 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half of the game between the UTEP Miners and Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tennessee won the game 24-0. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images) /
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KNOXVILLE, TN – SEPTEMBER 15: Quarterback Jarrett Guarantano #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers hands the ball off to Running back Tim Jordan #9 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half of the game between the UTEP Miners and Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tennessee won the game 24-0. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images) /

The Tennessee football team has one of their biggest games of the season so far, as the Florida Gators head to Neyland Stadium this Saturday under the lights.

The Tennessee football team begins their SEC campaign this Saturday when their rivals, the Florida Gators head to Rocky Top to take on the Volunteers under the lights.

This will be the first matchup for both coaches in this rivalry, as they Volunteers hired Jeremy Pruitt this offseason and Florida hired Dan Mullen from Mississippi State.

This will be an interesting matchup for both teams. Both teams still have a few question marks and for both teams, a win in this game would be a huge momentum booster.

The Gators head into this matchup with a 2-1 record with wins against Charleston Southern and Colorado State and a loss to Kentucky. Their offense heads into this game scoring 39 points a game, while just allowing 14.3 a game.

Feleipe Franks will be under center for the Gators. Franks has passed for 570 yards on 41-77 passing while throwing nine touchdown passes and two interceptions. Franks is also a threat running the ball, as he has rushed 23 times for 103 yards. Dameon Pierce is the leading rusher for the Gators. He has just 14 rushing attempts but has run for 162 yards and a touchdown. Jordan Scarlett is also a key rusher for the Gators, as he has carried the ball 19 times for 105 yards.

The Volunteers will need to keep an eye out for Van Jefferson, the Ole Miss transfer. Jefferson leads the Gators with eight receptions for 127 yards and three touchdowns.

Like always, the Gators defense will be a threat coming into this game. The Gators have forced eight turnovers coming into this game. Rayshad Jackson and Chauncey Garnder will be key players for the Gators defense on Saturday.

Kickoff for this game will be at 7:00 PM Eastern and will be televised on ESPN.

Here are five things to look for during the Tennessee Volunteers matchup against the Florida Gators this Saturday!

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