That's the killer right there. If OSU is going to have a prayer in this, they're going to have to come out strong in the second half, right out of the gate, and force Florida into a couple of three-and-outs, or better yet force a couple of turnovers deep in Florida territory and score quickly.
If they can't stop the Gators right off, their defense won't have anything left at all, and the Gators will romp in the fourth quarter.
Yep. That first series of the second half will be brutal on both sides of the ball, a war within a war.
Florida will be trying to break, demoralize, and panic Ohio State completely. Ohio State will be trying to stuff Florida to get a quick TD to reverse the momentum 180 degrees, which they MUST do.
Now you see why the Handbags picked to defer on the opening kickoff. Smart coach. He trusted his defense.
Kept their cool after the opening return, too.
If UF scores on the opening drive, this game is over. OSU could fold up right there.
Be Seeing You,
Chris