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Outback Bowl to be headlined by defenses of Florida, Iowa

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Can a football game be won with negative points? If so, this year’s Outback Bowl might qualify. The Florida Gators have a dreadful offense. And it’s still better than Iowa’s. The Gators are 115h in the nation on offense, and Iowa is 120th. It will not be a fireworks show. Still, both teams are 8-4, and both have significant wins on their resume. The Gators beat LSU on the road with a goal line stand; Iowa beat Michigan. For a…

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Bucs’ defense playing better going into game against Seattle

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The numbers still aren’t very good, but the defense of the Tampa Bay Bucs has been playing better as of late. The Bucs have given up only 27 points in their last two games, victories over Chicago and Kansas City. Over the course of the season, the Bucs are giving up 25.9 points per game. “They’re playing with a lot more confidence, we’re playing faster, we’re communicating better,” said Tampa Bay coach Dirk Koetter. “It starts with that and success…

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UCF’s defense steals game with big effort against Tulane

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The defense of the UCF Knights wasn’t satisfied with simply keeping Tulane off of the scoreboard. The defense wanted some points of its own. Central Florida scored three times on defense to overtake the Tulane Green Waves in Saturday’s 37-6 victory. Drico Johnson returned a fumble recovery 30 yards for one score and an interception 86 yards. Shaquill Griffin returned an interception 33 yards for a score. Our defense and defensive coaching staff deserve a lot of credit for what…

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The Predictions: Gators will win another game behind their defense

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The Florida Gators face another afternoon of being unimpressive Saturday. Every week, it is the same. The defense will play well against Arkansas, the offense will struggle, the Gators will win. And the critics will yawn. It has largely been so this year as Florida has built a 6-1 record and a No. 10 ranking in the AP Poll. The defense is second in the nation, but every week, all everyone wants to do is notice that Luke Del Rio…

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FSU team finally coming together in time to play Clemson

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For most of the football season, the FSU football team was giving out reasons why it couldn’t complete. The quarterback was too young. The running back was too hurt. The defense was too weak. Now, with two weeks to go before the Tigers come town, the Seminoles have suddenly taken on the look of a team that has a chance. The quarterback, Deondre Francois, has proven to be a tough competitor, although coach Jimbo Fisher winces with all the hits…

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Horrors! Miami’s Brad Kaaya may be the best QB FSU has faced

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Forget the rest. He’s the best. That alone is enough to get the attention of the Florida State Seminoles, a team that has watched other quarterbacks shine all season. But if you go by the NFL draft rankings, then Miami’s Brad Kaaya is the best FSU has faced. He’s second to Notre Dame’s DeShone Kizer in the early draft prognostications, which could mean trouble for a Seminole defense that has played chase most of the season. Officially, Kaaya is only…

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Overnight, FSU’s defense has become among the worst in nation

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Suddenly, they are Rice. Suddenly, they are Hawaii. The defense of the Florida State Seminoles, usually a team strength, is playing chase. Receivers are streaming downfield. Quarterbacks are slicing and dicing. Running backs are shaking and baking. Kickers are mock-chopping with glee. Sheesh. What gives? Overnight, it seems, the defense of the Seminoles is tragically weak. Against FBS opponents (everyone but Charleston Southern), the Seminoles are allowing 42.5 points per game. They are giving up 6.98 yards per play, ahead…

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