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Florida Football: 3 reasons the Gators will beat Missouri in Week 12

By Kyle Grondin

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 09: Kyle Pitts #84 of the Florida Gators attempts a reception during the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 09: Kyle Pitts #84 of the Florida Gators attempts a reception during the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /
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2. Florida has a dominant pass defense

In addition to Missouri’s run offense struggling at times this season, their pass offense is almost just as worse. The Tigers rank at No. 75 in the country in passing efficiency in the country. Kelly Bryant being back will help that, but he hasn’t exactly been great on the season either.

He has five interceptions on the season and ranks No. 60 in total QBR in all of college football. All of this plays to the strength of the Florida Gators.

The Gators are No. 24 in passing defense efficiency and are second in interceptions this season, with 14 on the year. They’re a dominant unit against the pass, and only are ranked as low as 24 due to the performances against LSU.

Those 14 interceptions also come with their best cornerback, CJ Henderson, not having a single interception on the year. I think he’s due for a big game, which may include multiple interceptions, as he frustrates Bryant and the Missouri offense.

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