Scott Carter of Gatorzone.com has written the top 3 storylines and players to watch in Kentucky’s big time matchup with the Florida Gators on Saturday night in Commonwealth Stadium.
THREE STORYLINES
— This is a game on Florida’s schedule that many considered a good early season barometer for the Gators when the 2015 schedule was released. Nothing has changed. Kentucky looks to be much-improved in head coach Mark Stoops’ third season and Wildcats fans are wondering if this is the year they finally get to experience a win over Florida.
— The Gators played one of their most crisp games in recent memory in a season-opening win over New Mexico State. In last week’s 31-24 victory over East Carolina, the Gators committed 12 penalties and had trouble developing a rhythm on offense. Which Florida team shows up on Saturday night at Commonwealth Stadium?
— Quarterback Will Grier will make his second consecutive start for the Gators. Both Grier and Treon Harris have played evenly in the first two games. Florida enters with a plan to play both. However, if one gets the hot hand, he could go the distance and perhaps stake a claim to the starter’s job. On the other sideline, Kentucky quarterback Patrick Towles is one of the league’s top passers and gave Florida fits last season. Look for the quarterback play to have a large say in the outcome of this one.THREE PLAYERS TO WATCH
— Gators running back Kelvin Taylor was thrust into the national spotlight for a throat-slash gesture that irked McElwain. Taylor then found himself third on the depth chart. McElwain said Taylor will play Saturday and factor heavily into Florida’s running game. It will be interesting to see how Taylor responds to the challenge.
— Junior linebacker Jarrad Davis played the best game of his UF career against East Carolina with 12 tackles and 2 ½ tackles-for-loss. With a shortage at linebacker in the wake of a shoulder injury to Alex Anzalone, Davis should have ample opportunities to make plays against the Wildcats’ up-tempo offense.
— Kentucky sophomore receiver Garrett Johnson leads the Wildcats with nine catches for 124 yards. The Gators certainly remember Johnson. He hauled in six receptions for 154 yards a season ago at The Swamp and must be accounted for at all times.
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