Young Gators stand to play this week 
November, 15, 2012
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Michael DiRocco | ESPN.com
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Florida should have an easy time with foe Jacksonville State on Saturday.
The Gamecocks have one of the worst defenses in the Football Championship Subdivision, ranking 89th or worse in the four major statistical categories, and have lost to Eastern Illinois and Tennessee-Martin.
That should mean that the Gators can get a big lead, rest some starters, and play a lot of reserves and young players to get them valuable experience for the 2013 season. Here’s a look at five young guys who have played this season:
The Gamecocks have one of the worst defenses in the Football Championship Subdivision, ranking 89th or worse in the four major statistical categories, and have lost to Eastern Illinois and Tennessee-Martin.
That should mean that the Gators can get a big lead, rest some starters, and play a lot of reserves and young players to get them valuable experience for the 2013 season. Here’s a look at five young guys who have played this season:
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