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ITYT: Deep Dive - How the Texas Longhorns beat the Florida Gators

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On the latest Deep Dive, Paul Wadlington and Ian Boyd explain how the Texas Longhorns prevail on Saturday in Austin against Florida.

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Game Build-Up and Injury Impact: The Florida Gators entered the game with a depleted roster, especially in their defense. Injuries, especially at the cornerback position, forced them to rely on second and third-string players. The simplified defense, though more cohesive, faced a challenging Texas offense.

Texas Offense vs. Florida Defense: Florida’s defense had evolved into a solid, straightforward unit but lacked a strong pass rush and experienced cornerbacks. Texas’s quarterback, Quinn Ewers, was expected to leverage Florida’s weaknesses for an offensive advantage.

Florida’s Defense Strategy: Faced with an undermanned defense, Florida’s approach relied on cautious gameplay, using two-high safeties and encouraging Texas to attempt sustained drives. The strategy centered on limiting big plays while forcing Texas to make mistakes over extended possessions.

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Florida’s Limited Offensive Options: Florida’s offense, missing key players like their primary quarterback and slot receiver, became heavily reliant on short passes and a conservative run game. This approach, while stable, lacked the explosiveness needed to challenge Texas effectively.

Outcome Prediction: Analysts anticipated a Texas victory given Florida’s depleted roster and limited offensive capabilities. They expected Texas to capitalize on Florida’s restricted options, especially in passing and long-range plays.

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