College Football: Preview, Prediction for Florida-Tennessee
By Lee Wardlaw
Oct 25, 2014; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive end Derek Barnett (9) attempts the sack on Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Blake Sims (6) during the second half game at Neyland Stadium. Alabama won 34-20. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Tennessee: Defense
John Janeck’s defense has been nowhere close to perfect in three games. But if they can shut down a struggling Florida unit, they’ll have an excellent chance to better position themselves in the Eastern Division race.
The two players that’ll really key into trapping the Gator’s offense?
Linebacker Jaylen Maybin-Reeves is the quarterback of the defense and he’s got 23 solo tackles to go with two sacks in just three games. Maybin-Reeves is a household name, but some fans might not be familiar with another breakout Vol who “has gone from a strong freshman campaign to starring a season later.”
“…when he missed the first 40 minutes of the Bowling Green game, UT’s defense was lost. He returned, and they found their groove. Then, he went out against Oklahoma and snagged two interceptions.”
You can find that and other analysis here.
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