TAMPA — Before every game, veteran college football beat writer Robbie Andreu comes up with five pertinent questions and then answers them after the game. Here’s Week 13:
1. Florida rushed for zero yards in the loss to Alabama in the SEC title game. Can the Gators generate a ground game against a strong Iowa defensive front?
It was a real struggle early in the game, but once Austin Appleby started having some success in the passing game, it loosened things up a bit for Jordan Scarlett and the running game. The offensive line created some holes and creases and Florida had just enough success on the ground to give the Gators some much-needed balance, which came into play throughout the game, especially in the second half.