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5 Florida players LSU fans need to know

Brett Weisband

By Brett Weisband

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LSU is coming off it’s worst loss in 15 years and, at 0-2 in the SEC, is in desperate need of a win. They run into a Florida team that, despite it’s 3-1 record (2-1 in the SEC) is struggling as well. Coach Will Muschamp is under fire and the team has had some off-field issues crop up this week. Despite the turmoil around the program, there’s still a football game to play this weekend, so get to know some of the most important Gators.

  • QB Jeff Driskel: If not for freshman Treon Harris’ legal issues, Driskel might be on the bench this weekend. Instead, the offense is still in his not-so-capable hands. Driskel has led the offense to 14 points in the Gators’ last two games, none last week at Tennessee. Driskel is interception prone, with 6 interceptions on the season. He is a mobile quarterback and might be able to hurt LSU with his legs.
  • RB Matt Jones: Jones has been Florida’s most consistent offensive player, averaging 93 yards per game on the ground. The junior is a powerful runner, but his health will be the question. He’s missed a couple of days of practice with a swollen knee. If he’s not healthy, Florida’s offense will be hard to watch.
  • DE Dante Fowler Jr.: The Gators’ defensive end has been relentless in pursuing quarterbacks this season. He only has 1.5 sacks, but on top of that has tallied 6 quarterback hurries and has forced a fumble. Fowler will be a handful for the struggling LSU offensive line.
  • S Keanu Neal: Neal has struggled in coverage, but he’s made up for it somewhat with his nose for the ball. He leads the team in takeaways with 3 interceptions and a fumble recovery, which he took back for a touchdown against Alabama. Neal is fourth on the team in tackles, but that could be attributed to him allowing too many catches in front of him.
  • CB Vernon Hargreaves: The sophomore cornerback is an athletic freak and should be able to run and jump with LSU’s big-play receivers. Hargreaves got his hands on his first interception of the season against Tennessee last week, and LSU’s quarterbacks would be wise not to test him too much.
Brett Weisband

A former freelance journalist from Philadelphia, Brett has made the trek down to SEC country to cover the greatest conference in college football.

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