Saturday Down South’s Michael Bratton and Chris Marler predict the winner of Saturday’s game between Kentucky and Florida.
Here is what they had to say about the game:
Kentucky at Florida (-13.5)
Michael: This is finally the year — I’m going with Kentucky to win (against the spread). Of course I’m not picking Florida to lose to Kentucky. Although I have mentioned several times this week that I believe that Kentucky’s 15-point win over Central Michigan was very misleading. The Wildcats were minus four in turnovers and still won by over two touchdowns, that’s an accomplishment that should not be overlooked. If Kentucky does that again, the Gators will destroy the Wildcats in the Swamp but if Mark Stoops troops play turnover free, there’s a chance they do win this one. Florida was dynamic on offense last week but Charleston Southern looked truly pathetic. Feleipe Franks won’t be throwing for five touchdowns in this one.
Florida 30 Kentucky 26
Chris: Kentucky hasn’t beaten Florida in 31 years, yet every year they still believe that this is the year the streak will end. The streak should’ve ended last year but Kentucky forgot to put 11 total players on defense…TWICE. That’s almost impossible to do, but against all odds, UK accomplished that incredible feat. I don’t think this game comes down to Feleipe Franks, Benny Snell, or Dan Mullen. I think the most important factor in this game is Todd Grantham.
The offense looks improved in Gainesville. However, will Grantham’s D be able to stop Benny Snell? Grantham’s defense at Miss St last year held the Wildcats to just 260 yards and 7 points. It’s tough enough to overcome the talent gap and history UK has vs. Florida. It will be even more difficult to overcome that in The Swamp.
Florida 31 Kentucky 17
