FSU Season Preview: Opponent Previews

Nov 23, 2013; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Skyler Mornhinweg (17) hands the ball off to running back Kelvin Taylor (21) during the first quarter against the Georgia Southern Eagles at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Florida – November 29th

2013 Record: 4-8

Returning Starters: 7 on offense, 7 on defense

The Gators are sure to have a chip on their shoulder this season after an injury-plauged, 4-8 season. The offense should be better with the return of QB Jeff Driskel and new offensive coordinator Kurt Roper. Roper brings a no-huddle spread offense to Gainesville, and hopes he has the personel to succeed. The Gators are absolutely loaded at running back, with Kelvin Taylor looking for a breakout season. They’re hoping to see improvement at the receiver position, which is led by senior Quinton Dunbar.

The defense figures to be dominant, as always under Will Muschamp. They have some youth in the secondary and on the defensive line, but should have it figured out by the time they reach Tallahassee. Donte Fowler and Vernon Hargreaves are all-SEC type players that will anchor the defense.