Posted November 10, 2012 on
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When Jeff Driskel went down with an ankle injury in the second half, Gators quarterback Jacoby Brissett knew it was his turn and he needed to step up. In the Gators 27-20 victory over Louisiana-Lafayette, Brissett was 6-of-8 for 64-yards and one touchdown. The Florida quarterback talks about the win and how important it is to always be ready to play.
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