Jadan Baugh could be in for a monster game vs Tennessee in Week 13

Star Florida running back Jadan Baugh could be the key to victory as the Gators try to take down the No. 20 Tennessee Volunteers.
Nov 15, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) runs the ball.
Nov 15, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) runs the ball. | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Florida running back Jadan Baugh has nearly eight times the amount of rushing yards as the next RB, KD Daniels, so far this season, and that trend should only continue as they take on the Tennessee Volunteers.

Even though the Vols have managed to keep themselves in the top-25 of the College Football Playoff rankings and the Gators are just 3-7 overall, this game is a perfect chance for Florida and Baugh to make a statement before the season ends.

Can the Florida Gators beat No. 20 Tennessee?

Against the run, the Volunteers' defense has been fairly abysmal. Nationally, Tennessee ranked 130th in defensive success rate against the rush. Meanwhile, Baugh has averaged nearly 81 yards and 0.6 touchdowns on the ground per game.

He has also nearly 18 yards and one total touchdown on the ground. Simply put, Baugh has the chance to flatline the Vols at the line of scrimmage and earn a season-high in rushing yards.

Not to mention, Florida quarterback DJ Lagway has earned an additional 97 yards and one touchdown on the ground, setting himself up to have a great game against Tennessee as well.

In comparison to UT's 130th-ranked defense, Florida ranks 18th in offensive success on running plays, as well as ranking 83rd in expected points added per play on runs, while the Tennessee defense ranks 117th in EPA per rush attempt.

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In this matchup, the pass rush will be Lagway's most pressing issue, and he will need to get the ball out of his hands as quickly as possible. That means either throwing quick slant passes or handing the ball off to his star running back, Baugh.

Unranked Florida (3-7 overall, 2-5 SEC) and No. 20 Tennessee (7-3 overall, 3-3 SEC) are scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Nov. 22, and the game will be broadcast on ABC.

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