Will Sheppard will lead the Vanderbilt Commodores (2-4) into their game versus the Florida Gators (3-2) at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday at 4:00 PM ET.
Last time out, the Gators defeated the Tennessee Volunteers, 29-16. In their most recent outing, the Commodores took on the Kentucky Wildcats and lost by a final score of 45-28.
Graham Mertz finished with 244 yards on 25-30 passing (83.3%) in the Gators’ last game, adding two touchdowns and one interception. Montrell Johnson rushed for 42 yards on 10 attempts. He also hauled in six receptions for 22 yards Ricky Pearsall gained 62 yards on three receptions with one score.
For the Commodores in their last game, Ken Seals finished with 20 completions on 31 attempts (64.5%) for 259 yards, adding two touchdowns and one interception and one rushing touchdown. Jayden McGowan carried the ball three times for 24 yards. Sheppard hauled in five passes for 98 yards with one touchdown.
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Florida Players to Watch
- This year, Mertz has racked up 1,195 passing yards (239 yards per game) while going 109-for-138 (79% completion percentage) and throwing six touchdowns and two interceptions.
- Trevor Etienne has churned out a team-best 358 rushing yards (71.6 per game) and two touchdowns. He has tacked on 11 receptions for 84 yards (16.8 yards per game).
- So far this year Johnson has run for 253 yards on 56 carries (50.6 ypg), with three rushing touchdowns. Johnson also makes an impact in the passing game, catching 12 passes for 80 yards (16 ypg) while scoring one touchdown.
- Pearsall has 29 catches, leading his team with 424 yards (84.8 ypg) while scoring two touchdowns this season.
- Caleb Douglas has contributed with 11 receptions for 133 yards and one touchdown.
- Eugene Wilson III has 104 receiving yards on 12 receptions, averaging 34.7 yards per game.
Vanderbilt Players to Watch
- This year, AJ Swann has collected 1,251 passing yards (250.2 yards per game) while going 92-for-173 (53.2% completion percentage) and throwing 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions.
- Patrick Smith has rushed for a team-high 238 yards on 57 carries (39.7 yards per game) and two touchdowns.
- Sedrick Alexander has 181 yards on 44 carries (30.2 ypg), with three rushing touchdowns.
- Sheppard has hauled in 32 receptions for 443 yards, best on his team, and seven touchdowns. He averages 73.8 receiving yards per game.
- McGowan has hauled in 24 catches for 302 yards (50.3 yards per game).
- London Humphreys has 299 receiving yards on 12 receptions, with three touchdowns, averaging 59.8 yards per game.
Florida Recent Stat Leaders
- As part of the Gators’ defense, Andy Jean has registered in their last three games.
- As part of the Gators’ defense, Jeremy Crawshaw has posted in their last three games.
- With 15 tackles, two TFL, and one sack, Shemar James has been a significant piece of the Gators’ defensive unit in their last three games.
- An important contributor to the Gators’ defensive unit, Adam Mihalek has 15 tackles, two TFL, and one sack in their last three games.
Vanderbilt Recent Stat Leaders
- As a tone-setter on defense in the Commodores’ last three games, Alan Wright has compiled 15 tackles, two TFL, and one sack in games.
- On defense, Grayson Morgan has helped lead the way for the Dores in their last three contests with 15 tackles, two TFL, and one sack.
- Chase Gillespie has totaled 15 tackles, two TFL, and one sack in the Commodores’ last three contests.
- With 15 tackles, two TFL, and one sack in games, Quincy Skinner Jr. has been making a big difference for the Dores in their last three outings.
Florida vs. Vanderbilt Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | -18 | -110 | -110 | 51 | -115 | -105 |
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Team Stat Comparison
| Florida | Vanderbilt | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 25 (91) | 31.3 (17) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 17.4 (27) | 33.3 (130) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 5 (29) | 13 (129) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 1 (131) | 9 (22) |
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