Florida Football: Five Keys To A Gator Victory Over Missouri

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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Apr 8, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Jalen Tabor (31) looks on during the first quarter of the Orange and Blue game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 8, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Jalen Tabor (31) looks on during the first quarter of the Orange and Blue game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Forcing turnovers will be a major key for Florida to beat Missouri. 

Last year when the Gators played the Tigers, they intercepted Drew Lock twice including a 40-yard TD interception return by Teez Tabor. On that night Florida won the turnover battle and they will have to do the same thing again this Saturday.

Currently, Florida’s defense has the best turnover margin (+10) in the SEC while also leading the conference with eight interceptions – three of those by Tabor.

If the defense can create pressure like I mentioned in my previous key, then the Gators should force some turnovers.

On the flip side, Florida can’t turn the ball over if they want to win because turnovers usually come back to bite you and good teams will turn those mistakes into points.