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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 08: Darrin Kirkland Jr. #34 of the Tennessee Volunteers returns an interception for a touchdown during a game against the East Tennessee State University Buccaneers at Neyland Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tennesee won the game 59-3. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images) /

#1 – The Volunteers defense

This will be a very big game for the Volunteers defense. Florida doesn’t have a great offense, but it’s the best offense the Volunteers have faced since the West Virginia game, and we all know what happened in that game. Since allowing 40 points to Will Grier and the Mountaineers offense, the Volunteers defense has allowed just three points to ETSU and shutout UTEP this past Saturday.

Young guys like Bryce Thompson have received a ton of reps since that West Virginia game, so they should be ready for this matchup against Florida.

One huge thing for the Volunteers this Saturday night will be turnovers. The Volunteers need to force turnovers. The Volunteers have only forced three turnovers through three games, but it would be huge for the Volunteers to force a few more this Saturday.

Not only do the Volunteers need to force turnovers, but they also need to get to the quarterback. The Volunteers have only sacked the quarterback four times this season. They can’t let Franks have all day in the pocket, and I’m sure Coach Pruitt and staff have made that the main focus this week.

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