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SEC Football: Three Things to Watch For in Week Seven

By Justin Melton

Sep 3, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; The SEC logo on the field prior to a game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the UCLA Bruins at Kyle Field. Texas A&M won in overtime 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; The SEC logo on the field prior to a game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the UCLA Bruins at Kyle Field. Texas A&M won in overtime 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 17, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Luke Del Rio (14) prepares to throw the ball against the North Texas Mean Green during the first quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Luke Del Rio (14) prepares to throw the ball against the North Texas Mean Green during the first quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

3. How Does Luke Del Rio Look?

Luke Del Rio is a vital component of Florida’s offense. On the season he has completed 62 of his 101 passes for 762 yards and six touchdowns. Also, he has only thrown two interceptions. Del Rio is vital to the Florida offense because he keeps the Gators from being one-dimensional.

The same cannot be said for Austin Appleby. Appleby just does not have the arm to keep defenses honest. This became apparent in the second half of the Tennessee game and was reinforced by his woeful performance against Vanderbilt. In that game the Gators were only able to muster a paltry 13 points.

This week, Del Rio finally returns from a sprained knee. One might assume that Florida’s offense would go right back to dominating opposing defenses. However, this may not be the case. Del Rio may not be 100 percent. And even if he is, Missouri is probably the best defense he has faced so far this season. Also, his inability to practice may have messed up his timing with Antonio Callaway.

The Missouri at Florida game will be worth watching this weekend. If Del Rio comes out and lights the Tigers up, Florida may still be a contender in the SEC East. If the Florida offense continues to struggle, Florida might be out already.

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