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Answering my 10 questions for Florida-Ole Miss

Landon Watnick

InsidetheGators.com Senior Writer
Jul 9, 2014
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1. Can redshirt freshman Will Grier play a more complete game on Saturday and further secure his job as UF's starting quarterback, or will he struggle and thus revive the two-quarterback rotation?

Yes, he certainly played a complete game through the "Jordan flu."

2. What type of encore performance will true freshman wide receiver Antonio Callaway deliver? And will junior wideout Demarcus Robinson finally make a significant impact for the Gators?

Callaway was pretty good with 30 yards and a TD on 3 catches, but Robinson shined with 98 yards and a touchdown on 8 catches. About time he woke up, delivered and proved he's Florida's top pass-catching option.

3. How will Florida's offensive line fare against a defensive front led by stud tackle Robert Nkemdiche?

Really, really well and much better than expected in the run game and in pass protection. Give Mike Summers the whole bank.

4. Can Florida's pass rush successfully bring the pressure against Ole Miss quarterback Chad Kelly?

Four sacks, four quarterback hurries, two forced fumbles. Florida's defense was for real.

5. Will the Gators be able to contain Ole Miss' versatile tight end, junior Evan Engram?

Engram caught three passes for 41 yards. OK performance but wasn't a major factor for Ole Miss.

6. How will UF's secondary fare against the Rebels' pack of talented wide receivers led by Laquon Treadwell?

Treadwell looked good but only finished with 42 yards on 5 catches. Florida shut down all of Ole Miss' other receivers. A great game by the Gators secondary.

7. Will junior running back Kelvin Taylor serve as the sole workhorse once again this weekend, or will freshmen Jordan Cronkrite and Jordan Scarlett see a few touches against the Rebels?

Cronkrite got 4 carries for 12 yards and a TD. Jordan Scarlett didn't play. Kelvin Taylor saw 27 carries for 83 yards.

8. Will Florida's offense start off cold once again on its opening drive against the Rebels?

Another three-and-out. The Gators scored a TD on their second drive though, so it's not so bad like Dido would sing.

9. After an up-and-down first month to the 2015 season, can UF's special teams finally deliver?

Jorge Powell missed a PAT but made his two FGs. The return game was meh. Johnny Townsend was great once again.

10. Here's the big question Gators fans have on their minds: Will Florida defy expectations and pull off the huge upset against a talented Ole Miss squad?

Oh yes it did.
 
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