Florida defensive back Jalen Tabor, left, celebrates with teammates after he returned an interception for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, on Oct. 10 2015, in Columbia, Missouri.
On third down, UF assistants jump up and down, holding posters with dollar signs high into the air as they work to pump up the crowd.
To the Gators, third down is money down, the time for them to prove their worth.
It’s a chance for the defense to stop opponents dead in their tracks.
Third-down efficiency can make or break a team, and that one down can be the difference between a touchdown, a field goal or a punt.