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Meyer is not taking any chances on his team being stuck in traffic on its way to its first road game of the season.


The team will promptly rise at 6:30 a.m. CST Saturday at its hotel to begin its preparation for the University of Mississippi.

With UF finally traveling away from The Swamp, Meyer had concerns at the beginning of the week about taking such a young team (48 players that have seen game action are either freshman or sophomores) on the road after an emotional 59-20 win over Tennessee. Mostly, he was concerned about the play of the defense. After Thursday's practice, it looks as though he is getting more comfortable with that defense traveling to Oxford.

"I believe in our ability, but the experience (is a) factor," Meyer said. "Now we're heading across another bridge and that's on the road. I like our ability on defense."

Meyer might be more confident in the way he expects his team to play Saturday, but there are still moments where he has to remember that this team is still pretty immature.

"I have to remind (Chris) Rainey to bring a toothbrush," he said. "We're going on the road (and) I asked him if he had a gym bag. I didn't wait for an answer. Stan Drayton is in charge to make sure he packs his stuff tonight."

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