Gators set to face talented Fromm

The Florida Gators’ defense will face off against a strong freshman quarterback in Georgia’s Saturday in Jacksonville.

Bulldogs coach let Fromm pass the ball more extensively during a win against Missouri before Georgia’s bye.

When asked whether it was a sign of his growing confidence in Fromm's ability to handle a heavier passing load, the coach said the air attack had more to do with the Mizzou defense.

“I think it’s that we couldn't run the ball,” Smart said. “I mean, you can run and you can mix it up. The run opens the pass, the pass opens the run. They complement each other. That's why every team in the country wants to have balance because when you're good at just one, it usually doesn't work out for you.”

Smart isn’t ready to say he has completed his plan to change the culture at Georgia (7-0, 4-0 SEC) during his second season leading the program.

“I don’t know that there's ever a timeline for that,” he said. “I don't know that you ever achieve it, to be honest, because your culture is always changing. I mean, to me the culture you create is created by the seniors and by the leaders on the team, and that's shaped by every team, and every team is different.”

Georgia opened as a 14.5-point favorite to beat UF, according to VegasInsiders.com.

UF vs. No. 3 Georgia in Jacksonville, Saturday, 3:30 p.m., CBS

Next game: Kirby Smart Jake Fromm