The Florida Gators get a big visit from the Texas Longhorns on Saturday. Both teams are coming off a bye, and even though Florida has looked disappointing, the environment in The Swamp on Saturday should be rocking with a top 10 team visiting Gainesville.
In anticipation of the game, the Gators announced their three captains: Jordan Castell, Sharif Denson, and Hayden Hansen.
Castell is a junior defensive back from Orlando, Florida, who has been solid this season. He has 17 total tackles, with nine of those being solo. He has been a significant piece for the Gators’ secondary over the last three years.
Denson is another defensive back named captain for this game. Denson has also had a solid season as a junior defensive back from Jacksonville, Florida. He has 11 total tackles, and 10 of those are solos. He joins Castell as a piece that needs to step up against Arch Manning and this Texas passing attack.
Hansen is a massive junior tight end who could be a giant target for the Gators to take advantage of against the Texas defense. The 6-foot-8, 269-pound tight end from Weatherford, Texas, has been decent this season. He has 15 receptions for 121 receiving yards and one touchdown on the year.
Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday afternoon in Gainesville.
