Florida Football: UF-Vandy Post Game Grades

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Oct 1, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Nick Washington (8) intercepts a pass intended for Vanderbilt Commodores tight end Jared Pinkney (80) in the fourth quarter at Vanderbilt Stadium. Florida won 13-6. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

. . DEFENSE . A.

The Florida defense was back to form today as they only gave up six points and allowed 265 yards to the Commodores. Most of their yards came on the ground as Gainesville native, running back Ralph Webb, ran for 110 yards on 24 carries. In the passing game, the Gator D only gave up 118 passing yards and recorded two takeaways. The first one came in the first quarter on an interception by Teez Tabor, who now leads the SEC in INT’s with three.

Nick Washington was the recipient of the other Vanderbilt turnover as he recorded his first career interception late in the game which sealed the win for the Gators.

On the play, linebacker Jarrad Davis batted the ball in the air and it landed in Washington’s hands. Davis finished the game with a career-high 15 tackles and he was one of the players I said to watch for before the game.

Overall, a strong rebound performance from the defense after blowing a 21-point lead against Tennessee last weekend.

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