The Florida defensive game plan should be simple this week – blitz, blitz some more and then blitz again.

Tennessee is stacked with weapons at the skill positions, and the key to containing the offense is attacking QB Joshua Dobbs and forcing him to make mistakes under pressure.

The strategy of heavy blitzing perfectly plays into UF defensive coordinator Geoff Collins’ aggressive approach of taking risks between the 20s and tightening up in the red zone.

In Week 2, Oklahoma demonstrated that Dobbs struggles with decision making under pressure. The Volunteers offense will have had two weeks to adjust to how it handles blitzes, but until proven otherwise, the Oklahoma game film should serve as a blueprint.

The Gators’ best chance at neutralizing Tennessee’s talent and depth at wide receiver is to force Dobbs to throw uncatchable balls. Florida brought constant pressure against Kentucky, and Patrick Towles’ numbers speak for themselves (8-of-24, 126 yards, two interceptions).

Similar to what Florida saw against the Wildcats, Tennessee’s ground game features multiple running backs. UT RB Jalen Hurd has cracked 100 yards rushing twice this season (123 vs. Bowling Green, 109 vs. Oklahoma). JUCO transfer and former Alabama signee RB Alvin Kamara led all rushers with 144 yards on 15 carries against Bowling Green, but hasn’t had the same type of involvement against Oklahoma (4 carries, 4 yards) or Western Carolina (7 carries, 47 yards). Dobbs is also a run threat, averaging 10 rushes per game.

When Florida has the ball, it faces the dilemma of taking a one-dimensional approach favoring the pass or trying to maintain balance. So far this season, Tennessee has been solid defending the run but suspect in passing defense.

UF’s inexperience on the offensive line combined with Tennessee’s ability to contain the running game– as demonstrated by holding Oklahoma running backs Samaje Perine and Joe Mixon to an average of 3.5 yards per carry – could spell trouble for the Gators on the ground. As a team, the Gators managed only 120 yards on 37 carries against Kentucky, with QB Will Grier leading the way (12 carries, 61 yards, touchdown). In his weekly press conference, however, UF coach Jim McElwain said he’d like to see Grier stop “using his feet as a checkdown.”

Bowling Green found success against Tennessee by throwing deep and challenging the secondary, as QB Matt Johnson registered 424 yards and two touchdowns on 27-of-49 passing. Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield’s statline was more of a mixed bag: 19-of-39, 187 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. The number of passes Grier throws and his completion percentage will likely determine whether Florida extends its streak to 11 straight victories over the Volunteers.

TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS CLOSER LOOK

Top player, offense: Jalen Hurd, So., RB – A five-star talent according to Rivals, Hurd is back at running back and ready to be Tennessee’s workhorse after a freshman campaign of 899 yards on 190 carries.

Top player, defense: Derek Barnett, So., DE – Barnett set a Tennessee true freshman record for most tackles for loss (20.5) and sacks (10) in 2014.

Top player, special teams: Cameron Sutton, Jr., PR – Sutton, also a starting defensive back, logged 14 returns last season, averaging 11.3 yards per return and scoring one touchdown. He has that average up to 17.3 yards per return this season.