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Florida football: Your Week 4 Gators stock report

By Matthew Clark

GAINESVILLE, FL- SEPTEMBER 21: Head coach Dan Mullen of the Florida Gators takes the field with his players prior to the start of the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
GAINESVILLE, FL- SEPTEMBER 21: Head coach Dan Mullen of the Florida Gators takes the field with his players prior to the start of the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /
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Florida special teams

I know, I know, it’s not that big of a thing, but I tend to disagree.

Kickoffs and punts are what help generate good field position for the offense. And, when you are playing the field position game with an opponent, you want to be in a much better position than they are.

But, Florida football has really struggled in this department.

In the punting game, our returning has been horrendous. The Gators have fielded seven punts this season and have amassed a paltry 32 yards. Yes, you read that right … 32 yards. That means we are averaging 4.57 yards per return on punts.

So much for that field position game.

That is the second-lowest in the SEC behind Ole Miss and its -0.40 yards per return.

For kickoff returns, the Gators have three returns for 78 yards — total. That’s an average of 26 yards per return, which isn’t bad considering there are only three returns. However, the fact that it could be better is a source of concern for me.

Next. How the Gators' opponents fared in Week 4. dark

The No. 9 Gators will host Towson at 4 p.m. Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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