Last season, the running back position was about as unimportant to the outcome of games as possible for the Gators.
Not counting sacks, they ran the ball just 41 percent of the time. They logged 25 or fewer carries in four games and were held to less than 100 rushing yards on five occasions.
Despite being completely unbalanced, the Gators still fielded one of the most explosive offenses in school history thanks to quarterback Kyle Trask, tight end Kyle Pitts and receiver Kadarius Toney.
They won’t be as fortunate this time around. For the Gators to remain among the SEC’s top offenses and contend for another SEC East crown, they need the running game to be more than just competent.