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Florida Football: Five Keys To A Gator Victory Over Missouri

By Jeremy Rogers

Oct 10, 2015; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Drew Lock (3) is sacked by Florida Gators defensive lineman Cece Jefferson (96) during the second half at Faurot Field. Florida won 21-3. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 10, 2015; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Drew Lock (3) is sacked by Florida Gators defensive lineman Cece Jefferson (96) during the second half at Faurot Field. Florida won 21-3. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 1, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Florida Gators running back Jordan Scarlett (25) runs for a first down during the first half at Vanderbilt Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Florida Gators running back Jordan Scarlett (25) runs for a first down during the first half at Vanderbilt Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

2. The Gators MUST run the ball against Missouri to have success.

The Tigers gave up a whopping 418 rushing yards to LSU and Leonard Fournette didn’t even play in that game.

Florida’s leading rusher is Jordan Scarlett with 274 yards on the year to go along with four touchdowns. McElwain has been using a four running back rotation, but it’s time to chuck that out the window and let Scarlett be the primary guy.

Now in order to succeed in the run game, the offensive line has to create lanes for the backs to burst through. I imagine after watching the way LSU ran the ball against Missouri, the Florida running backs and O-line must be licking their chops.

Being able to run the ball effectively will also take some pressure off Luke Del Rio by allowing him to avoid throwing in long yardage situations.

2nd & 4 is a lot more manageable than 2 & 9.

It’s time for the run game to have a breakout performance.

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