Florida football is nearing the end of its regular-season schedule and possibly the finale of the 2023 campaign this weekend in Gainesville. Inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, the Gators will host the Florida State Seminoles with a chance at a bowl bid on the line.
Last week, the Orange and Blue missed a chance to seize that elusive sixth win for the second time in three weeks, falling in the final seconds on field goal attempts. The program also lost its starting quarterback Graham Mertz to a broken clavicle, leaving Florida further shorthanded as the fall comes to a close.
On Monday, sophomore linebacker Teradja Mitchell talked to the sports media, answering questions about the Week 12 loss as well as looking ahead to Week 13. Below is an abridged version of his responses to their questions.
Losing more games this year than at Ohio State
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It’s difficult because we put in so much work here and to not get the results, obviously, it’s very frustrating as players. But, like I said, it all comes back to how we respond as a team.
That’s one thing I can say this team is going to — we’re going to continue to practice hard and go out there Saturday and put our best foot forward, keep chugging away.
The importance of preparing for FSU’s physicality
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We have to reiterate tackling and pursuit of the ball. That’s going to be important, one of the keys to winning this game. We have to pursue the ball. Have to be a bend-but-don’t-break defense.
Even when we get a big play we have to get the guy on the ground and live to see the next down.
What have you seen from FSU’s offense on film study?
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Very talented team. The quarterback, even with their backup quarterback, I think he’s pretty solid player. Great running backs, great receivers. It’s going to…
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