Game Day - Oct. 4th

Florida quarterback Tim Tebow acknowledged before the season began his goal was to lead the Gators to an undefeated season.

That goal won't be realized following Florida's stunning, 31-30 loss to Ole Miss at The Swamp last Saturday. Instead, the No. 12 Gators (3-1) will look to get back in the BCS title hunt beginning Saturday at Arkansas.

Arkansas, under first-year coach Bobby Petrino, has struggled defensively this season. The Razorbacks have given up 38.0 points per game and are coming off a 52-10 loss at Texas.

The reality of a rebuilding year has set in at Arkansas, and we're barely to October.

Consecutive drubbings to Alabama and Texas will do that to a program.

But coach Bobby Petrino is calling for calm and patience from Razorback Nation.

PLAYERS TO WATCH:

QB Tim Tebow — Tebow issued a teary-eyed apology following his team's loss to Ole Miss. How he bounces back against Arkansas could determine the kind of season Florida has the rest of the way. Tebow scored his first two rushing TDs of the season, but failed to convert a 4th-and-1 run with 38 seconds remaining. He has yet to lead Florida to a second-half comeback win in his career.

CB Joe Haden — Haden is just a sophomore but has started every game in his UF career. The experienced cornerback will try to get the Florida secondary to regroup after it gave up too many big plays in the Ole Miss loss.

RB Michael Smith — The 5-foot-7 back, who plays much bigger than his size, has been the Razorbacks' only consistent ground threat, averaging 96 yards per game.

TE D.J. Williams — The talented sophomore has a bright future for the Hogs. He's leading the team in receptions, yards and receiving touchdowns.