It always starts up front. But given how much has concluded in the wake of today’s 41-14 Florida State loss to Florida — a five-game winning streak over the Gators, 36-consecutive bowl appearances, and 41-straight winning seasons — sometimes it can all end up front as well.
The Seminole offense was basically a non-factor for much of this game, and the offensive line was once again the primary reason why. UF made its game plan clear early: it would attempt to control the FSU front with the bare minimum of defenders, drop the rest into coverage, and all but eliminate the possibility of explosive plays for the ’Noles.