While the Gators allowed Vanderbilt to move the ball on them more than they’d have liked, they certainly can’t blame their safeties for the performance.
Rashad Torrence and Trey Dean were outstanding. It was unquestionably the best game of Torrence’s career, and it’s in the discussion for Dean’s best game as well.
Torrence entered Saturday with his career high for tackles in a game at eight. He blew that mark out of the water by halftime, as he racked up 13 tackles in the first half against the Commodores. He finished the game with 15 tackles, including 1.