No. 11 Florida finds success despite dumping pass-happy ways

Florida running back Dameon Pierce, center, scores a touchdown past the Alabama defense including linebacker Henry To'oTo'o (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Florida quarterback Emory Jones scrambles as he looks for a receiver against Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Florida running back Dameon Pierce (27) tries to break a tackle by Alabama linebacker Christian Harris (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Florida head coach Dan Mullen directs player warm ups before an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Florida running back Malik Davis, center, stretches the ball over the goal line to score a touchdown on a 26-yard run past Alabama defensive back Malachi Moore, left, and linebacker Chris Braswell, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Florida running back Dameon Pierce, left, celebrates his touchdown run against Alabama with offensive lineman Jean Delance (56) and offensive lineman Stewart Reese, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)