LSU vs Florida: Running Backs Tale of the Tape

The running back comparison is one-sided once again.

In a different viewpoint this week against Florida, we will compare the LSU running back against the Gators defense and vice versa.

Ty Davis-Price vs Florida

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The junior running back will have his work cut out for him when he lines up against the Gators’ defense on Saturday.

Bio:

Height 6-1
Weight 232
Class Junior

Stats:

Category Davis-Price Florida Defense
Carries 67 207
Yards 287 665
YPC 4.3 3.2
TDs 2 5

The Florida Gators use multiple players in the run game including quarterbacks Emory Jones and Anthony Richardson. Their top back is Malik Davis, who wasn’t available against Vanderbilt a week ago.

Malik Davis vs LSU Defense

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Bio:

Height 5-10
Weight 207
Class RS Senior

Stats:

Category Davis LSU Defense
Carries 49 220
Yards 281 925
YPC 5.7 4.2
TDs 3 7

Florida has three players with 40 or more carries this season. That trio has combined for 782 yards, 12 touchdowns, and a blistering 4.7 yards per attempt. The Tigers defense better be ready or we could see Kentucky 2.0 again this week.