Over the last two years, Gators fans clamored and begged for any semblance of a running game to complement a high-octane passing attack.
Too often, UF’s running backs would get stuffed behind the line of scrimmage in short-yardage and goal-line situations. Pretty much every down was a passing down, and it was common to see the Gators rush for less than 100 yards in a game.
After a nearly three-year hibernation, the Gators’ running game sprang to life in a big way against Florida Atlantic on Saturday night. They piled up 400 rushing yards and averaged 8.