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Florida Gators First Home Football Game After Hurricane Irma, hosts Tennessee

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Many Florida and Tennessee players, coaches, and fans are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, including 14 Tennessee players from Florida.
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College football players across the U. S. were affected by recent hurricanes that ravished the South. Saturday afternoon, Florida Gators will host Tennessee Volunteers in Gainesville after Hurricane Irma at 3:30 PM ET on CBS.
Many players, coaches, and fans in this matchup have dealt with this natural disaster, including 14 Tennessee players from Florida, according to ESPN.
Fear. Panic. Heartbreak.
4 harrowing tales of storm survival from Hurricane Irma https://t.co/EZO03dDVdH pic.twitter.com/89gDkJiymw
— CNN (@CNN) September 14,2017
ESPN reports Florida has donated 200 tickets to Irma evacuees and shelter employees.
So many @GainesvilleGov workers worked so hard during the #HurricaneIrma relief effort, so we brought them breakfast! #WhyILoveGNV pic.twitter.com/LtkRNwSYZx
— Florida Gators (@FloridaGators) September 15,2017
Thrilled that we could provide breakfast for the @GainesvilleGov workers involved in the #HurricaneIrma relief effort. Thank you! pic.twitter.com/YlwBy6U24W
— Florida Gators (@FloridaGators) September 15,2017
Matchup
Ranked opponents, No. 23 Tennessee vs. No. 24 Florida, look to continue their rich rivalry in the SEC East.
@FloridaGators won their 11th straight victory over TN with one of the most thrilling victories in school-history! #BeatTN #FloridaFriday pic.twitter.com/3SCPejrMmO
— Florida Vault (@GatorsVault) September 15,2017
Saturday afternoon should be filled with inspired football in this rivalry game. In addition to the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, the Gators blew an 18-point lead in the second half to lose 38-28 in Tennessee last season, snapping an 11-game losing streak against Florida.
Who knows what’s in store for tomorrow? @Jason_Aldean gets us ready for @Vol_Football vs. @GatorsFB . pic.twitter.com/zBj2AcM3Pq
— SEConCBS (@SEConCBS) September 15,2017
Tennessee is 2-0 after a double-overtime win over Georgia Tech on the road and home victory vs. Indiana State as running back John Kelly dominated both teams with 208 YDS, 4 TD total.
Florida struggled in its opening game against No. 11 Michigan (L 17-33). The big x-factor in this game, between the hashes, will be Florida’s ability to run the ball.
Florida must also stop Kelly and emerging quarterback Quinten Dormady on defense. Dormady has 143.7 passer rating and 415 YDS, 4 TD in two games.
Representing Florida
This Saturday the @FloridaGators will wear this decal to honor those impacted by Hurricane Irma and all those who helped evacuees & victims pic.twitter.com/OqCurD2rOT
— ESPN 98.1/ 850 WRUF (@ESPNGainesville) September 14,2017
Related: How To Watch This Game Related: Betting Odds, (OddsShark: Florida -4, Over/Under 49)
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