A pair of SEC rivals meet on Rocky Top as Tennessee hosts Florida to renew the old animosity in college football Week 4 action on time, the matchup has the added benefit of both teams being featured in the AP top 25 rankings, with a ton on the line in the East Division what you need to know about the matchup this vs. Tennessee football preview, predictionWeek 4 college football schedule: Florida vs. TennesseeHow to watchWhen: Sat., Sept. 24Time: 3:30 p.m. EasternTV: CBS networkStream:fuboTV Odds, point spread, betting linesLine: Tennessee -11O/U: 62Moneyline: UF +310 UT -500FPI pick: Tennessee 87.4%What you need to know1. Gators want to run. That the strength of Florida offense right now, and it has the backs and the protection to give Tennessee defensive front a real test. UF averages 212 rushing yards per game, totals 8 TDs coming in, is over 600 total yards in 3 games
https://www.volunteersstore.com/Volunteers_Authentic, and averages 6.4 yards per carry. Overall the unit doesnt make too many mistakes and goes against a Vols D that had some tough moments against Pitt rushing attack 2 weeks ago.2. What Anthony Richardson shows up? The Gators quarterback has been up and down this season, but is still yet to establish himself as a competent thrower. He has no passing TDs, threw 4 interceptions
https://www.volunteersstore.com/Miles_Kitselman_Jersey, and is hitting on just over 53% of his attempts. Not ideal, especially as Florida seems to lack that real deep, perimeter threat to help him out. Still, AR is 3rd on the team in rushing, and leads that unit with 3 scores on the ground.3. Vols will win if they can run. Balance this offense out, and Tennessee should take this one - comfortably. Hendon Hooker is a maestro, hitting on almost 70% of his throws with 6 TDs and no picks for college football 3rd best total offense, and has 2 rushing scores to his credit. He dealing to a gifted receiving corps good for 15 ypc with 2 targets already over 200 yards. UT lines up against a Florida defense that the SEC worst on 3rd down and has the backs to move the chains and keep the Gators off the vs. Tennessee: Fast Facts+ Florida beat UT on the road in 7 of its last 8 appearances+ Tennessee scored at least 30 points in 6 straight games+ UF has scored 31-plus in the last 4 against Tennessee and at least 26 points in the last 7 straight+ UT is 5th in FBS with 2nd in SEC with 371.3 passing ypg+ Gators have held Tennessee to 21 or fewer points in 5 straight games+ Tennessee is 10-0 when leading at halftime under Josh Heupel and 0-6 when trailing+ Florida is 2nd in SEC and 5th nationally with 6.4 yards per carry+ Vols are 10-1 under Heupel leading after 3 quarters and 0-5 when not+ Florida had 300 yards of offense in 12 of the last 13 against the Vols+ UT is 9-3 under Heupel when scoring first and 1-3 when opponents do+ Gators have 200-plus rush yards in 8 of its last 16 total games+ Tennessee allowed 0 points in the first half at home this year+ Florida has allowed 2 sacks this year, 10th fewest in FBSWhat happens?
