All of the sudden, Florida and FSU’s football teams are concerneda about their defenses.
Really.
How has this happened? Only a week ago, Florida was the No. 1 defense in America. But after the Gators gave up 38 straight points to Tennessee, the Gators have fallen to fourth. Statistically, it still isn’t bad, but considering the way that Joshua Dobbs and the Volts went through the Gators in the second half, it’s troubling.
Through three games, Florida had allowed only 389 yards a game. But Tennessee piled up 498 yards. It is reason to at least reassess to Gators and question how much of their success was due to an easy schedule. Certainly, coach Jim McElwain has to wonder.
Then there are the Seminoles, who have given up 98 points (and 13 touchdowns) the last two weeks. Considering that FSU’s defense was supposed to be a strenth on the team, that’s far too lenient. Seminoles coach Jimbo Fisher was unhappy after a 55-35 win over USF, saying his team “quit doing their jobs” in the game.
FSU’s defense is ranked 86th in the country.
Both teams have conference games this week. FSU plays a North Carolina team that can move the ball, while Florida plays Vanderbilt.
