GatorCountry.com · Oct 9, 2021
Gators respond to Mullen’s challenge, blow out Vanderbilt
UF running back Dameon Pierce celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Vanderbilt on Oct. 9, 2021. GatorCountry photo by David Bowie.No. 20 Florida’s first half against Vanderbilt left a lot to be desired. Frankly, it was concerning.
A week after losing to Kentucky for only the second time since the Reagan Administration, they came out flat against one of the worst teams in the country.
They only outgained the Commodores 215-200 in the first half. They committed five penalties in the opening 30 minutes after committing 15 last week.
They weren’t dominating the line of scrimmage on offense, and quarterback Emory Jones missed some throws. Defensively, they struggled to get off of the field.