As a freshman in 2016, Tyrie Cleveland hauled in a 98-yard touchdown reception in Florida's victory at LSU. (Photo: Courtney Culbreath/UAA Communications)
Carter's Corner: Getting a Read on Gators-LSU
Thursday, October 10, 2019 | Football, Scott Carter
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The play remains arguably Dan Mullen's finest call since he returned to the Gators to be their head coach.
In case anyone had forgotten what it looked like, Florida ran it again in Saturday's victory over then-No. 7 Auburn, this time with tight end Lucas Krull completing a pass to quarterback Kyle Trask for a first down in the final minutes. LSU coach Ed Orgeron didn't need a reminder, but he got one on Monday morning as he dissected film of last year's 27-19 loss to the Gators at "The Swamp."
"They ran the quarterback throw-back, we were out of position,'' Orgeron told reporters. "We just got to be in position and we got to make plays when we need to make plays."
On first-and-10 from LSU's 17 and trailing 19-14, Krull took a handoff from quarterback Feleipe Franks. As Krull dipped his shoulder and appeared to become a ballcarrier, Franks momentarily stood still. Then, Franks darted into the open and Krull rose up and looked to pass. His throw to Franks was good for 15 yards.
On the next play, Lamical Perine scored on a 2-yard run to put the Gators ahead for good. The Krull-to-Franks pass was the perfect call at the perfect time and is now part of the Florida-LSU rivalry's lore.
When the seventh-ranked Gators (6-0, 3-0) face the No. 5 Tigers (5-0, 1-0) on Saturday night, once the lights go off in Death Valley, there will be a new chapter to discuss. This rivalry rarely disappoints.
Who knows, maybe we'll be talking about another trick play or two.
"A lot of it's situational,'' Mullen said of his reputation as a gambler. "A lot of it is we think we have it. It's an aggressive mindset, whether it's fake punts or going for it on fourth down. I want to make sure we have an aggressive mindset as a team and as a program."
For more on the matchup, let's take a glance at some of the latest stories from around the internet:
-- By way of a connection on LSU's sideline, Peyton Manning and Drew Brees will impact the game writes Matt Baker of TampaBay.com.
-- Will Sammon of TheAthletic.com takes a look at the matchups in his view Florida has to win against the Tigers.
-- Gainesville Sun columnist Pat Dooley writes about thinking ahead to what's possible for this Florida team.
-- In quick look back at Auburn, Mullen said he probably used wrong word to describe Marlon Davidson's hit on Kyle Trask writes Edgar Thompson of the Orlando Sentinel.
-- Mullen's big-game preparation gives Gators a reason to believe writes Gene Frenette of the Florida Times-Union.
-- Versatility and options allowing Gators receivers to thrive writes Thomas Goldkamp of Swamp247.com.
-- Heather Dinich of ESPN.com ranks this week's games in order of impact with Florida-LSU topping the list.
-- No love lost in Florida-LSU rivalry writes Sheldon Mickles of the Baton Rouge Advocate.
-- LSU President F. King Alexander with a letter to Tigers fans as Gators come to town from the Baton Rouge Advocate staff.
-- The Battle for DBU is once again a topical storyline for Saturday's game writes David Hale of ESPN.com.
TWITTER CHATTER
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In case anyone had forgotten what it looked like, Florida ran it again in Saturday's victory over then-No. 7 Auburn, this time with tight end Lucas Krull completing a pass to quarterback Kyle Trask for a first down in the final minutes. LSU coach Ed Orgeron didn't need a reminder, but he got one on Monday morning as he dissected film of last year's 27-19 loss to the Gators at "The Swamp."
"They ran the quarterback throw-back, we were out of position,'' Orgeron told reporters. "We just got to be in position and we got to make plays when we need to make plays."
On first-and-10 from LSU's 17 and trailing 19-14, Krull took a handoff from quarterback Feleipe Franks. As Krull dipped his shoulder and appeared to become a ballcarrier, Franks momentarily stood still. Then, Franks darted into the open and Krull rose up and looked to pass. His throw to Franks was good for 15 yards.
On the next play, Lamical Perine scored on a 2-yard run to put the Gators ahead for good. The Krull-to-Franks pass was the perfect call at the perfect time and is now part of the Florida-LSU rivalry's lore.
When the seventh-ranked Gators (6-0, 3-0) face the No. 5 Tigers (5-0, 1-0) on Saturday night, once the lights go off in Death Valley, there will be a new chapter to discuss. This rivalry rarely disappoints.
Who knows, maybe we'll be talking about another trick play or two.
"A lot of it's situational,'' Mullen said of his reputation as a gambler. "A lot of it is we think we have it. It's an aggressive mindset, whether it's fake punts or going for it on fourth down. I want to make sure we have an aggressive mindset as a team and as a program."
For more on the matchup, let's take a glance at some of the latest stories from around the internet:
-- By way of a connection on LSU's sideline, Peyton Manning and Drew Brees will impact the game writes Matt Baker of TampaBay.com.
-- Will Sammon of TheAthletic.com takes a look at the matchups in his view Florida has to win against the Tigers.
-- Gainesville Sun columnist Pat Dooley writes about thinking ahead to what's possible for this Florida team.
-- In quick look back at Auburn, Mullen said he probably used wrong word to describe Marlon Davidson's hit on Kyle Trask writes Edgar Thompson of the Orlando Sentinel.
-- Mullen's big-game preparation gives Gators a reason to believe writes Gene Frenette of the Florida Times-Union.
-- Versatility and options allowing Gators receivers to thrive writes Thomas Goldkamp of Swamp247.com.
-- Heather Dinich of ESPN.com ranks this week's games in order of impact with Florida-LSU topping the list.
-- No love lost in Florida-LSU rivalry writes Sheldon Mickles of the Baton Rouge Advocate.
-- LSU President F. King Alexander with a letter to Tigers fans as Gators come to town from the Baton Rouge Advocate staff.
-- The Battle for DBU is once again a topical storyline for Saturday's game writes David Hale of ESPN.com.
TWITTER CHATTER
I really wanna know which ticket broker is trying to sell LSU-Florida tickets for OVER TWELVE THOUSAND DOLLARS..... I understand it's a hyped matchup but more than a super bowl ticket????? pic.twitter.com/Lm6kFj8Npp
— Renato (@RPMSports18) October 8, 2019
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