Florida Football: 5 Pivotal games for Gators in 2017

Florida vs Georgia – October 28, 2017 @ Everbank Field, Jacksonville, Fl. 

The 2017 SEC East favorite, Georgia Bulldogs, against the SEC East two-time reigning champion, Florida Gators. The venue where the tailgating occurs is just as entertaining as the actual SEC East rivalry showdown. No matter the result, this game always allows the fans to leave Jacksonville satisfied.

Again, the Gators face a tough rushing attack of Nick Chubb and Sony Michel. One year ago, the duo combined for 1,970 yards on the ground and 12 scores.

A year ago, however, QB Jacob Eason only threw for 143 yards, while Chubb and Michel combined for 22 yards on 11 carries.

The Gators potentially play 4 of 5 games prior to Georgia against ranked conference opponents. Depending on the outcome of those contests, this game will decide who will represent the East in Atlanta.

The battle won’t be easy against now sophomore QB, Jacob Eason. The tandem of him and their backfield of Chubb and Michel could cause trouble for a young Gator defense late in October.

Next: Gators 2017 Position Breakdown: D-Line

If the Gators want to follow through with “Kicking Down the Door” this year, they must win this football game in order to advance to the SEC Championship Game.