Florida-Vanderbilt: Gators Eye Return To East Division

Before the season started, I said that Vanderbilt would be the easiest game that Florida had on their schedule. But those damn Commodores decided they wanted to play football for a change. But I didn't start shying away from the possibility of them being a handful. Vandy can play an upset team as much as anyone in the country.

But an upset is not going to happen this weekend.

Vanderbilt got off to a good start this season. They started 3-0 this season then dropped a few games. All of a sudden, they weren't as intimidating as advertised. But they still want to shock the Gators and shatter their dreams of a National Championship. Teams in the SEC coming off a bye week this season seem to be faring pretty good.

But an upset is not going to happen this weekend.

Florida tore Georgia a new one. One can say that they neutered them last weekend. The almighty quarterback of Georgia, Matthew Stafford, got served in a major way this weekend. The Gators have been strong both on offense and defense since losing to Ole Miss at the beginning of the season. Now USC is sweating bullets, and Penn State is worried that their spot in the BCS is in jeopardy. Here's a thought: USC vs. Florida? Sounds pretty good to me, even if it's not for a National Championship.

This is why an upset is not going to happen this weekend.

With Alabama playing LSU, it's clear that the door is open for Florida to take advantage of a possible SEC upset this weekend. All they have to do is beat a Vandy team that is trying to make Denver feel good about picking up a former quarterback of their alma mater. But for Vandy, this could transfer over to Midnight Madness. But when the smoke clears in Tennessee, the Rocky Top State will be 0-2 against the Gators.

To make a long story short, Florida wins this game. Whether by the skin of their teeth or via their second stringers, the Gators win, clinch the SEC East, go to Atlanta and knock Alabama off that undefeated pedestal. Sorry, Tennessee. You lose Fulmer and this game all in one week. Think good ol' Rocky Top can recover from the true Sons of Anarchy in Gainesville?

I doubt it. No upsets from this SEC battle. Maybe LSU will do us a favor...and screw us at the same time.

Final Score: Florida 45, Vanderbilt 17