Once again, defense.
The Florida Gators’ defensive unit, a week after giving up too many big plays and too many points against Tennessee, was outstanding in a 13-6 victory over Vanderbilt Saturday. The Gators held Vandy to only two field goals, and snuffed their final threat away with an interception by Nick Washington after Jarrad Davis tipped the pass.
The Gators didn’t show much offense, however, as coach Jim McElwain kept his game plan conservative with backup Austin Appleby playing. The Gators had only 144 yards passing and just 92 yards rushing. Jordan Scarlett scored the game’s only touchdown on a four-yard run.
Florida has now won 25 of the last 26 meetings between the schools. A year ago, the Gators won by only 9-7.
“I don’t think we played physical up front on either side of the ball,” McElwain said. “I think they out-physicaled us in all phases.”
The Gators are home against LSU at noon next Saturday.