Tennessee Volunteers vs Florida Gators: Who wins the SEC East Showdown?

In week three, the Tennessee Volunteers visit The Swamp in Gainesville, FL to challenge the Florida Gators. Both teams are currently undefeated, however, neither team has really been tested. Florida has played two far inferior opponents, and Tennessee played one inferior team and Cincinnati, who is not that good this year. We will learn a lot about both teams in this game, and whether either is a true contender for the SEC East Title and a chance to play in the SEC Championship Game in Atlanta, GA.


Stat Comparison of Both Teams
Florida Gators Statistics through Week Two
Rushing Offense - ranked 17; 248.50 rushing yards per game
Passing Offense - ranked 49; 241.50 passing yards per game
Total Offense - ranked 21; 490.00 total yards per game
Scoring Offense - ranked 32; 40.00 points per game
Rushing Defense - ranked 10; 50.50 rushing yards given up per game
Pass Defense - ranked 12; 124.00 passing yards given up per game
Total Defense - ranked 6; 174.50 total yards given up per game
Scoring Defense - ranked 1; 1.50 points given up per game


Tennessee Volunteers Statistics through Week Two
Rushing Offense - ranked 81; 127.00 rushing yards per game
Passing Offense - ranked 9; 358.00 passing yards per game
Total Offense - ranked 24; 485.00 total yards per game
Scoring Offense - ranked 22; 43.50 points per game
Rushing Defense - ranked 67; 138.50 rushing yards given up per game
Pass Defense - ranked 73; 232.50 passing yards given up per game
Total Defense - ranked 63; 371.00 total yards given up per game
Scoring Defense - ranked 46; 19.50 points given up per game
The Gators are favored by 9.5 points at home, and while I like the Gators to win this game; I doubt they will cover the spread. The Vols are going to have a lot of problems trying to contain Chris Rainey and Jeff Demps, two speedsters that can take it to the house at any moment. Tyler Bray and company will have a good game, but the crowd noise and the Gators defense will be able to do enough for the win. » Tennessee Volunteers vs Florida Gators: Who wins the SEC East Showdown?