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College Football Week 4: 5 bold predictions

By Jordan Luth

Dec 5, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) scores a 28 yard reception and touchdown against the Southern California Trojans in the fourth quarter of the Pac-12 Conference football championship game at Levi
Dec 5, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) scores a 28 yard reception and touchdown against the Southern California Trojans in the fourth quarter of the Pac-12 Conference football championship game at Levi /
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Sep 1, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Cameron Sutton (23) motions to the crowd during the second half against the Appalachian State Mountaineers at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee won in overtime 20-13. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Cameron Sutton (23) motions to the crowd during the second half against the Appalachian State Mountaineers at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee won in overtime 20-13. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Tennessee snaps losing streak to Florida

For a rivalry game that was first played back in 1916 and has been played annually since 1990, Florida vs. Tennessee hasn’t been much of a rivalry as of late. The Florida Gators have won the last 11 meetings dating back to when Tim Tebow was taking snaps and Urban Meyer roamed the sideline.

Every year as of late it seems that every one gets very hyped on Tennessee early. During SEC media day Tennessee gets thrown around as a possible dark horse or even as a good pick to win the SEC East division. Yet each year they seem to never quite meet the expectations put on them. This year is no different. Starting the year ranked No. 9 in the country, Tennessee pulled out a less than impressive victory at home over Appalachian State. Tennessee is now 3-0 and is going into their match up with the No. 19 Florida Gators. Florida has been the Vols’ achilles heel for the past 11 years. I see that changing this year.

Tennessee has good senior leadership at the most important position. Quarterback Joshua Dobbs knows how important this game is, not only for him but for the Tennessee football program. Taking a 12th straight loss to a division rival is something Tennessee can’t afford. Dobbs will look to avenge the 1-point loss Tennessee took last year in Gainsville while also getting his first win against Florida as Tennessee’s quarterback.

Look for Dobbs to make his presences felt early and often. He’ll throw for 200 yards and 3 touchdowns while also running in a score. This game will be at home and will also be this week’s home for College football GameDay. The timing seems right for Tennessee to break the streak.

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