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The Gators have won 30 in a row straight-up in this series. Yes, 30. Until that ridiculous number stops its ascent, there is no reason to overanalyze. For sure, Florida is vulnerable, with nine player suspensions, two possible freshman starters at CB and the distractions from Hurricane Irma. At last, the Gators can settle down, assuming they have come down from the high of the Hail Mary pass that beat Tennessee. The Wildcats will be pumped to the max, but pressure will invade if a 31st consecutive defeat appears on the horizon. Go with the more relaxed squad.
Florida has been below average on offense, however the Gators have played two pretty good defenses in Michigan and Tennessee. Kentucky's defense will get to see where they're at, but I think the Wildcats have an advantage that Florida is going on the road after a wild win. Florida's defense is very good and will keep the Gators in the game. Kentucky is 3-0 going Under and playing very conservative under head coach Mark Stoops. Stoops is a defensive guy from his years as a defensive coordinator at Florida State and Arizona. Both teams play extremely slow, so there will be 15-20 less plays in this game than your normal game.
The Gators are coming off a dramatic win over Tennessee on the final play of the game. They run into a Kentucky team that has quietly built one of the more stout defenses in college football. Stability at QB is everything and I love Stephen Johnson's game. Take the Wildcats.