PLAYERS TO WATCH
–RB Jordan Scarlett had six rushes for 56 yards and rushed for his first TD of the season, a 30-yard run that started a 21-point second quarter for Florida. The Gators will be looking to establish the run against Tennessee and the 5-foot-11, 210-pound Scarlett will be one of the key backs counted on for carries. For the season, Scarlett has rushed for 105 yards on 5.5 yards per carry with one TD.
–WR Freddie Swain scored two more TDs against Colorado State, one on an 18-yard TD pass and another on an 85-yard punt return. Swain has three TDs on the season, two receiving and one on a punt return.
–DL Jabari Zuniga earned SEC defensive lineman of the week honors after recording five tackles, 2.5 sacks and a quarterback hurry against Colorado State. The 6-foot-4, 257-pound Zuniga has 11.5 career sacks.
–DL Jachai Polite continued his strong start to the season with a sack and a forced fumble. The 6-foot-2, 242-pound Polite has 11 tackles, two tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and one sack on the season.
SERIES HISTORY: Florida leads Tennessee 28-19. The Gators have won 12 of the last 13 meetings between the two schools, dating back to 2005.
QUOTE TO NOTE: “Around campus we should be Dr. Banner. On the field we need to flip a switch and become the Incredible Hulk.” — Florida coach Dan Mullen on the Gators needing to be physical in their first road game on Saturday at Tennessee.
