When: 6 p.m.
Where: Commonwealth Stadium, Lexington, KY
TV: ESPN2
Favorite: Florida by 22
My pick: Florida 35, Kentucky 13

The Florida Gators have defeated the Wildcats 22 years in a row. Last year, the Gators demolished the Wildcats by putting up 63 points, while Kentucky only had 5. You better believe the Wildcats didn’t forget that embarrassing moment of the 2008 season. Expect them to give Florida a tough game today, but the Gators will definitely win this one. There’s just too much talent on the team.

Injury Report

Florida
Out: WR Carl Moore (back), LB Brendan Beal (neck), CB Jeremy Brown
Questionable: WR Deonte Thompson (hamstring), LB Brandon Spikes (Achilles tendon)
Probable: CB Joe Haden (flu), S Major Wright (flu), LB A.J. Jones (flu), RB Jeff Demps (flu), TE Aaron Hernandez (flu), DE Jermaine Cunningham (flu), WR Riley Cooper (flu)

Kentucky
Out: WR Kyrus Lanxter (hamstring)
Probable/Questionable: CB Randall Burden (sprained neck), FS Matt Lentz (concussion), DE DeQuin Evans (hip flexor), C Jorge Gonzalez (sprained knee) RB Moncell Allen (thigh bruise)

Florida’s keys to winning:

• Faster Development of Tempo on Offense
  - With an excellent offensive line, the Gators need to set the tempo early with their running game to take some pressure off of the younger receivers.
  
• Receiver Play
  - The receivers have struggled so far this season. There’s depth at the position but there are no standout receivers on the team. Riley Cooper is the most proven receiver on the team so far but he may or may not play due to flu-like symptoms. Although Deonte Thompson did have a good game against Troy, he is coming off of a hamstring injury and is probable for this game. Look for Omarius Hines, Frankie Hammonds, or T.J. Lawrence to get a good amount of playing time today, especially if Deonte Thompson and/or Riley Cooper don’t play. The young guys took plenty of reps in practice this week.
  
• Defensive Pressure/Turnovers
  - Florida must get pressure on Kentucky’s quarterback Mike Hartline. He’s not very mobile, but, if he has time in the pocket, he will get the ball to his receivers. Hartline is a solid quarterback. If the Gators’ offense struggles this game, the defense will have to win this one. Randall Cobb, the receiver/quarterback for Kentucky is an impact player and Florida will need to keep the ball out of his hands. Running back Derrick Locke, for Kentucky, is an impact player as well. He averages 5.8 yards per carry and leads the team in rushing. The defense must not allow these guys to have a big game today.