Gators heavy on run, defending Collins, Bielema adds twist, plus more tidbits

Matt Jones

Gators running back Matt Jones was all smiles after a career-high 176 yards at Kentucky.

A few afternoon links for your perusal leading up to Saturday's Gators-Razorbacks game at The Swamp:

--Success of Florida's offense lies in running writes ESPN.com's Edward Aschoff.

--The Gators are aware of Arkansas freshman RB Alex Collins writes Phillip Heilman of the Independent Florida Alligator.

--Arkansas coach Bret Bielema presents a new challenge for Gators writes Jason Lieser of The Palm Beach Post.

--Florida leads nation in time of possession, a byproduct of run-heavy scheme writes The Associated Press (via WashingtonPost.com).

--What to watch in the SEC: Week 6 writes Sam Khan Jr. of ESPN.com.

--Gators expect to get more players back for Arkansas game writes Jesse Simonton of The Miami Herald.

--UF's defense is money writes Robbie Andreu of The Gainesville Sun.

--Gators starting cornerback Loucheiz Purifoy is off to a slow start writes Orlando Sentinel beat writer Edgar Thompson.

--Arkansas hopes for history on Saturday writes David Jones of Florida Today.

--Gators look to Wisconsin for preparation for Razorbacks writes Antonya English of the Tampa Bay Times.

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