Bobby Burton, Rod Babers, and CJ Vogel came together for a jam-packed Breakdown, diving into every angle of the Longhornsâ first SEC road test in Gainesville. Texas Offense vs. Florida Defense: Floridaâs defense bends but doesnât break. They donât create many negative plays (just 3 sacks all year, bottom 10 nationally), which gives Arch Manning and the run game a chance to find rhythm. But Florida is stingy in the red zone and on third downs, so Sark has to be ready with creativity, discipline, andâmost importantlyâtake the points when theyâre there. Texas Defense vs. Florida Offense: This is where the Longhorns have the clear edge. Florida QB DJ Lagway has gone from deep-ball magician last season to a turnover machine this yearâeven struggling out of a clean pocket. Add in an O-line that isnât opening big holes and a star RB carrying too much of the load, and Texasâ defense is licking its chops. Still, five-star freshman WR Dallas Wilson makes his debut, and heâs a legit big-play threat. Special Teams Spotlight: Texas has the edge with kicker Mason Shipley (perfect so far), but Florida brings dangerous return men and a strong punter. Coverage units will be tested, especially on a wet field. Hidden yards could decide this one. Keys to the Game: Win early downs to avoid ugly third-and-longs. Stay disciplinedâTexas leads the SEC in penalties, while Florida commits the fewest. Protect the ball in sloppy weather. A defensive score could swing the outcome. Sark needs to dig deep into his bag for âbangersâ on critical downs. The crew closed it out by agreeing on the bottom line: Texas doesnât need style points in the SEC. Win ugly, win clean, win grittyâjust win. đ€
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