Coming off a bye last week, the No. 5 Texas Longhorns (7-1, 3-1 SEC) return home in Week 11 to host the Florida Gators (4-4, 2-3 SEC) in SEC play. The Longhorns, led by quarterback Quinn Ewers, will be looking to keep their College Football Playoff dreams intact. The Gators, on the other hand, just hope to finish the season by reaching bowl eligibility. At least Billy Napier doesn’t have to worry about his job status.
The last time Texas and Ewers were on the field was in Week 9 when they narrowly defeated Vanderbilt in Nashville by just three points. Ewers looked shaky, throwing two interceptions, but also connected for three first-half touchdowns that ultimately helped secure the win.
Since suffering an oblique injury in Week 3 against UTSA, Ewers hasn’t quite looked like his usual self. In his two starts since returning, against Georgia and Vanderbilt, he has five total turnovers. Although this year’s Florida team may not match the strength of past Gators squads, they’ve proven tough to beat, taking teams like Georgia and Tennessee to the wire. Ewers needs to be on his game this Saturday, not taking the Gators lightly.
With that in mind, let’s dive into our bold predictions for Ewers against Florida in Week 11.
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Quinn Ewers will lead Texas offense to score on their first three possessions
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian likely understands that, despite the Longhorns’ No. 5 ranking in the latest CFP standings, they may have little room for error. They need as many quality wins as possible. While Florida doesn’t exactly provide that, Texas can still make a statement, showing they can outperform Georgia, the only team to beat them this season, in handling the Gators.
This could mean Sarkisian will look for Texas to start hot, with the added goal of getting Ewers back in rhythm. Don’t be surprised if the Longhorns come out firing, scoring on their first three possessions.
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