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Florida Football: 3 keys to victory vs. Kentucky in Week 3

By Kyle Grondin

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 07: Feleipe Franks #13 of the Florida Gators attempts a pass during the game against the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 07, 2019 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 07: Feleipe Franks #13 of the Florida Gators attempts a pass during the game against the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 07, 2019 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 29: Lamical Perine #22 of the Florida Gators runs for a fourth quarter touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 29: Lamical Perine #22 of the Florida Gators runs for a fourth quarter touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) /

2. Get Lamical Perine going

Coming into the regular season, Lamical Perine was set as the starter in the Florida Gators’ backfield. The former walk on had a great end of season in 2018, despite not starting leading the team in rushing with 826 yards and seven touchdowns.

So far in 2019, he’s been unable to get going early. His average has been good, averaging nearly 4.7 yards per carry. But only 20 rushing attempts in two weeks isn’t enough balance for your lead running back, especially with questions still looming about Feleipe Franks at the quarterback position.

If Florida wants to see success this season on offense this season, it will require balance and unpredictability on in the play-calling. Having Perine playing his best as the conference schedule begins.

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