Gators will bring heat on young QBs

Scouts, Inc., goes inside the Florida-Tennessee matchup and sees the Gators winning a thriller.

Originally Published: September 16, 2004
By Tony Granieri | Scouts, Inc.
The SEC's two best teams over the last 10 years meet on Saturday. The annual mid-September showdown between Florida and Tennessee is usually an early indication of who might represent the East Division in the conference title game. The Gators and Volunteers have combined for 11 appearances in the conference championship since the SEC adopted two-divisional play 12 seasons ago.

Who: Florida (9) vs. Tennessee (13)
When: Sat., 8:00 p.m. ET (CBS)
Where: Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN
This year's contest will take on added meaning with two brothers battling for bragging rights. Florida QB Chris Leak and Tennessee's jack-of-all-trades C.J. Leak will finally get the chance to square off.

Although the much anticipated quarterback duel was spoiled when C.J. lost his position to the Vols' co-No. 1 freshmen signal callers Brent Schaeffer and Erik Ainge, there is still much at stake between these two siblings. Can Chris avenge the Gators' 24-10 loss last year or will C.J. help the Volunteers make it two straight over Florida?


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