Rocky Top Rewind: Casey Clausen talks Vols 3-0, previews Florida
Tennessee handled business Saturday with a 63-6 win over Akron in what was the final tune-up prior to SEC play. Now, the focus shifts to the Florida Gators as another sellout crowd awaits Billy Napier at Neyland Stadium.
Former Tennessee quarterback Casey Clausen joins the show to give his thoughts on the 3-0 Vols start and to dissect what he sees in the Gators this season. Clausen is the last quarterback to win in The Swamp, and though this game won’t be played on the road, Tennessee hasn’t fared well with its rival in recent memory.
But opportunity awaits as Napier and quarterback Anthony Richardson barely escaped upset from South Florida at home Saturday night. Richardson struggles in the three-point gators’ win, throwing for only 112 yards on 18 attempts with two interceptions. On the season, the quarterback has been picked off four times and he’s yet to throw for a touchdown.
Unranked to begin the season, Florida shot all the way up to No. 12 in the week two AP College Football Poll following its 29-26 win over then No. 7 Utah. Kentucky topped the Gators in week two, 26-26. Saturday will be the first road contest of the season for Florida.
Tennessee, on the other hand, is 3-0 with blowout wins over MAC opponents Ball State and Akron. The Vols won in overtime on the road at Pittsburgh in week two.
Neyland Stadium is sold out for Tennessee and Florida, a contest that will be televised on CBS at 3:30 pm eastern time. It was also announced Sunday morning that College Gameday will be in Knoxville for the showcase.
