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Florida Gators Football Preview: Five Keys To Defeating LSU

By Maxwell Ogden

Oct 17, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Florida Gators running back Jordan Scarlett (25) carries the ball in front of LSU Tigers safety Rickey Jefferson (29) on his way to scoring a touchdown in the second half at Tiger Stadium. LSU defeated Florida 35-28. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Florida Gators running back Jordan Scarlett (25) carries the ball in front of LSU Tigers safety Rickey Jefferson (29) on his way to scoring a touchdown in the second half at Tiger Stadium. LSU defeated Florida 35-28. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Danny Etling (16) scrambles looking for a receiver during the third quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. LSU won 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Danny Etling (16) scrambles looking for a receiver during the third quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. LSU won 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Getting After Danny Etling

Danny Etling has done an admirable job under center for the LSU Tigers, but he’s the player whom the Florida Gators can exploit. In eight ae’s thrown for 1,378 yards, seven touchdowns, and four interceptions with an additional rushing score.

Outspoken cornerback Quincy Wilson isn’t terribly concerned with the challenge of facing Etling.

Like all things in life and college football, containing LSU’s quarterback will be easier said than done.

Wilson, as well as Teez Tabor, form the type of dynamic duo who can lead the Gators’ defensive attack. They’ve combined for seven interceptions in 2016, with Marcell Harris pulling down two to bring Florida’s tally to nine interceptions between just three players.

With one of the best pass rushes in the country, the Gators have the talent and personnel to create a nightmare for Etling.

Led by Jabari Zuniga, the Gators have recorded a total of 27.0 sacks—good for No. 27 in the country. That should make life difficult enough for Etling, who has thrown three interceptions over the past four games.

The best chance Florida has of beating LSU is to turn defense into offense by winning the turnover and field position battles.

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