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Florida's leaky defense allowed South Carolina to cover last week, but it's also part of a formula that led to the game going Over the total. The Gators might have the most explosive offense in the country but they aren't the '85 Bears on the other side. This should lead to an Over on Saturday as well. Led by veteran QB Kellen Mond, the Aggies rolled up more than 450 yards of total offense last week against Alabama but were hurt by two turnovers.
Florida's offense is No. 5 in the FBS, averaging 44.5 points per game, but the Gators are also allowing 29.5 points per game. Texas A&M QB Kellen Mond has thrown for 7,886 yards and 56 touchdowns and rushed for 1,350 yards and 18 touchdowns. Last year Texas A&M averaged 29.5 points per game. This will be a battle of teams both scoring 30-plus points.
This number should be going up, not down. Texas A&M barely escaped Vanderbilt in its opener and got its doors blown off by Alabama last week. The Gators may not be Alabama, but they're close. This line is way too low, especially considering much of the Aggies' homefield advantage has been thwarted by the limit on attendance.
The Aggies’ narrow win over Vanderbilt and lopsided loss to Alabama inspire less than a thimbleful of confidence against the potent Gators. While Florida QB Kyle Trask is a prominent Heisman Trophy candidate, the other Kyle — Pitts, an inevitable NFL TE — deserves consideration. They fuel an offense that is far better than A&M’s. The margin in Florida’s last eight SEC wins has been at least a touchdown. Its defense might be spotty, but A&M lacks the offensive oomph to take advantage.