Saturday, September 20, 2014

BryantDenny Stadium in Tuscaloosa

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The Florida Gators (2-0), who have been one of the most complete teams so far this season, will have a tough time staying undefeated when they take on the #3 Alabama Crimson Tide (3-0) on Saturday afternoon.

It took three overtimes, but Florida was able to pick up its second win in two games by beating Kentucky 36-30 at home over the weekend. The Gators had 532 total yards in the win and their defense forced Kentucky into committing three turnovers. The Gators have averaged 50.5 points per game and are only giving up 15 points per game this year.

Through two games, Florida running back Matt Jones has 221 rushing yards and two touchdowns on just 37 carries. Wide receiver Demarcus Robinson has already caught 21 passes for the Gators for 339 yards and three scores.

Alabama dominated in all facets in their game against Southern Mississippi last Saturday and eased their way to a 52-12 home win. The Crimson Tide put up 333 yards on the ground alone in that win while their defense held Southern Mississippi to just 263 total yards. Alabama's defense is currently 10th in the country with only 11.7 points given up per game.

Alabama junior wide receiver Amari Cooper has 33 catches this season and is third in the nation in receiving yards with 454. Star running back T.J. Yeldon has rushed for 225 yards with two scores, while junior Kenyan Drake has 97 rushing yards with four touchdowns on just 18 carries.

Florida Gators Betting Trends

Florida Gators are 1-1-0 Against the Spread

Florida Gators are 2-0-0 against the Over/Under

Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Trends

Alabama Crimson Tide are 0-2-1 Against the Spread

Alabama Crimson Tide are 2-1-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Florida Gators

09/11/14 CB J.C. Jackson Shoulder out for season
09/09/14 OL D.J. Humphries Ankle out indefinitely
09/07/14 TE Jake McGee Tibia out for season
09/04/14 LB Jeremi Powell Knee out indefinitely
08/18/14 DL Thomas Holley Hip out for season

Alabama Crimson Tide

09/17/14 DB Jarrick Williams Foot "?" Saturday vs. Florida
09/15/14 WR DeAndrew White Shoulder probable Saturday vs. Florida
09/15/14 LB Denzel Devall Shoulder injured last game, probable Saturday vs. Florida
09/15/14 DB Eddie Jackson Quad injured last game, probable Saturday vs. Florida
09/15/14 DB Nick Perry Suspension expected to miss 1st Half Saturday vs. Florida
09/15/14 RB T.J. Yeldon Hamstring injured last game, probable Saturday vs. Florida
09/14/14 TE Kurt Freitag Toe "?" Saturday vs. Florida

Josh's Pick: Take Alabama

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