How about some huge news just an hour and a half before kickoff?
Florida has announced both CeCe Jefferson and David Reese, two of the team’s top defensive players, will not play against Kentucky tonight.
#Gators will be without CeCe Jefferson once again due to suspension on Sat. LB David Reese is also unavailable due to injury https://t.co/7blIdSYOFe pic.twitter.com/bOihUkrxi5
— Jacquie Franciulli (@JacquieFran_) September 8, 2018
Jefferson and Reese combined for 35 run stops at or behind the line of scrimmage last year, making it an obviously significant blow to their run defense.