Gators Breakdown

2019 Spring Preview - Defense

12 Mar 2019

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Spring practice starts this week and Gators Breakdown wraps up the spring preview with a look at the defensive side of the ball.  David Waters is joi...

2019 Spring Preview - Offense

05 Mar 2019

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Spring practice gets started on March 12th and even though there are less question surrounding the Gators compared to this time last year, there are s...

Carson Beck commits to Georgia over Florida

04 Mar 2019

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Once thought to be a heavy Gator lean, QB Carson Beck, commits to Georgia over Florida. David Waters is joined by Beck's QB trainer, Denny Thompson, t...

Elite talent makes up early 2020 Florida commits

27 Feb 2019

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Florida received a bit of unexpected news when running back Keyvone Lee decommitted from the 2020 class late last week. Even with that happening, the ...

"The Gator Standard" and process with Will Sammon

18 Feb 2019

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With 2018 season in the rear view mirror, and the class of 19 all wrapped up, its time to reassess and also look forward at the program Dan Mullen is ...

Todd Grantham staying at Florida

14 Feb 2019

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After flirting with the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals, Florida defensive coordinator Todd Grantham elects to stay at Florida. Join David Waters as he break...

The Gator Panel Signing Day review

13 Feb 2019

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The Gator Panel gets back together to review the 2019 recruting class for the Gators. The big finish, re-establishing the Lakeland pipeline, Miami and...

Gators wrap-up National Signing Day 2019 with a bang

07 Feb 2019

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Florida came into National Signing Day with a chance to close the 2019 recruiting class with a big finish. After landing commitments from Khris Bogle ...

Junior Day wrap-up -- 2019 National Signing Day preview

04 Feb 2019

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Florida held their first Junior Day for the 2020 class this past Saturday and received a big time commitment from four-star DT Johnnie Brown. David Wa...

David Turner hired as DL coach - 2019 recruiting cycle winding down

29 Jan 2019

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It didn't take long for Dan Mullen to hire a coach he was very familiar with after Sal Sunseri left for Alabama. David Turner is the newest addition t...

Florida hires Torrian Gray

22 Jan 2019

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The Gators hire Torrian Gray as cornerbacks coach after the departure of Charlton Warren to Georgia. Gray was last on the Florida staff in 2016 prior ...

Charlton Warren and Sal Sunseri moving on -- Where the Gators can improve for 2019

21 Jan 2019

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The Gators have been hit with coaching departures the last couple of days. On Friday, it was reported, Sal Sunseri will be leaving for Alabama. Then, ...

Florida setting up for Signing Day - Leonard Manuel Commits

15 Jan 2019

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With just a few weeks left of the 2019 recruiting cycle, the Gators hosted some big targets this past weekend. Even though 2019 prospects were the foc...

Florida finishes top 10 in 2018 final rankings

09 Jan 2019

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Florida fans may eventually look back at the 2018 season as the season that brings back the “Gator Standard.” The Gators rank top 10 in the final ...

Big names coming, returning, and leaving Florida


06 Jan 2019

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From the Peach Bowl win over Michigan to this past weekend, the Florida Gators have had a bit of positive mojo off the field. Some players have decide...

Florida Destroys Michigan 41-15 in Peach Bowl

31 Dec 2018

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In Dan Mullen’s first season, the Gators cap off unexpected turnaround by destroying Michigan in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.   David Waters and Wil...

Peach Bowl Preview vs Michigan

27 Dec 2018

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Motivation shouldn't be a factor as the Gators line up against Michigan in The Peach Bowl. Florida is going for its 10th win of the season and capping...

Early Signing Day Review -- Dec. 19, 2018

20 Dec 2018

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There was very little drama for the Florida Gators as the Early Signing Period gets started. The Gators sign 20 recruits to the 2019 class that fills ...

Early Signing Period Preview

17 Dec 2018

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With Early Signing Period a couple of days away, the Gators are now in wait and see mode to see if prospects will make their way to Gainesville. Flori...

Recruiting scoop with Blake Alderman

12 Dec 2018

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Florida is in good shape for many of the top prospects on their board and look to make a final push with the Early Signing Period just a week away. Sw...

2019 recruiting cycle heating up - Bill King praises Gators

10 Dec 2018

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The Gators hosted a good number of top recruits this past weekend, and with Early Signing Period starting next week, Florida made their case to some o...

Michigan brings another tough defense vs Florida - Recruiting update

04 Dec 2018

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It's no surprise Jim Harbaugh has assembled one of the best defenses in college football once again for the Michigan Wolverines. While the Florida off...

Florida draws Michigan in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl

02 Dec 2018

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After going 9-3, Florida has earned a New Year's Six bowl bid. The Gators draw Michigan in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Dec. 29 at noon ET. David Water...

The Gator Panel reviews the 2018 season

29 Nov 2018

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The 2018 Gator Panel gets back together to review the exciting 2018 season. The Gators finish at 9-3 and look to be headed to a New Year's Six Bowl. G...

Dan Mullen leads a fun, successful first season at Florida

27 Nov 2018

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The unexpected rise of the Gators has come to an end. The 2018 season was a fun, exciting, and successful campaign capped off by a blow-out victory ov...

Florida ends the streak over FSU 41-14

25 Nov 2018

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The Gators' five game losing streak to Florida State is finally over and in dominating fashion. Florida marched into Doak Campbell Stadium and walked ...

Florida vs Florida State Game Preview

21 Nov 2018

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Florida and Florida State may not be playing for conference or national championships, but the 2018 edition of the rivalry still has plenty at stake. ...

Time for the Gators to take back Florida

20 Nov 2018

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Beating your rivals means a lot in the coaching profession and Dan Mullen gets his first crack at defeating FSU. There is no better time to reverse th...

Florida Routs Idaho 63-10

18 Nov 2018

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The last game in The Swamp for 2018 has plenty of fireworks as the Gators rout Idaho 63-10. In an expected blow-out, freshman quarterback, Emory Jones...

Catching up with recruiting - Idaho game preview

14 Nov 2018

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Recruiting never stops, and with the Gators exceeding expectations on the field, there is the thought that recruiting should follow suit. David Waters...

Mullen successful in the SEC first year at UF

13 Nov 2018

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What Dan Mullen does in the SEC will ultimately decide what kind of coach he'll be when his career ends at Florida. While there were some surprises, a...

Florida gets a 35-31 comeback victory over South Carolina

11 Nov 2018

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Even though it didn't look good at times, the Gators score 21 unanswered in a defeat of South Carolina 35-31. David Waters reviews the Gators comebac...

South Carolina Game Preview

08 Nov 2018

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As the quarterback situation figures itself out, Florida hosts South Carolina trying to stop a two-game skid. Will Gunter, of 107.5 The Game, joins Da...

Quarterback position at a crossroads

06 Nov 2018

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After Feleipe Franks was benched versus Missouri, and replaced with Kyle Trask, many assume Trask will be the starting quarterback this week vs South ...

Missouri Dominates Florida 38-17

04 Nov 2018

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Missouri comes into Gainesville and Drew Lock throws for three touchdowns as the Tigers roll the Gators 38-17. Feleipe Franks gets benched in the loss...

Missouri Game Preview

01 Nov 2018

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Last week wasn't too kind for Florida or Missouri. The Gators are looking to bounce back after losing to rival Georgia, while Missouri is still wonder...

Florida needs focus and better execution moving forward

30 Oct 2018

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The Gators aren't feeling sorry for themselves after the loss to Georgia. After losing to Kentucky earlier this season, Florida went on to win five st...

Georgia defeats Florida 36-17

28 Oct 2018

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In the highly anticipated, top-10 matchup, the Bulldogs were just too much for the Gators. Florida hung tough through adversity, but Jake Fromm's thre...

Georgia Game Preview with Rece Davis, Ben Troupe, and Mike Griffith

24 Oct 2018

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It's a big game anytime ESPN's College GameDay comes to town and this Saturday will be no different when the show comes to Jacksonville for the top-10...

Florida-Georgia is as big as it gets

23 Oct 2018

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Florida vs Georgia is always big for the two schools and their fan bases. In 2018, the game is big for the national rankings. The Gators come to Jacks...

The 2018 Gator Panel - Mid-season Review

18 Oct 2018

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The 2018 Gator Panel gets back together to review the first half of the 2018 season. The Gators sit at 6-1 and the panel will take a look back to see ...

Coaching is key in quick turnaround

16 Oct 2018

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After beating Vanderbilt, the Gators sit at a surprising 6-1. There have been some big wins along the way and now a chance to catch their breath durin...

Florida rallies for 37-27 victory over Vanderbilt

14 Oct 2018

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It wasn't pretty early on, but the Gators eventually found their way on the way to a 37-27 come from behind victory over Vanderbilt. David Waters give...

Peter Burns from the SEC Network - Vanderbilt game preview

11 Oct 2018

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After a few big wins, the Gators are starting to get national attention as a contender in the SEC East. SEC Network's. Peter Burns, shares his thought...

Energy building around Florida

09 Oct 2018

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After a few big wins, the Gators have some momentum going into the mid-point of the season. Gator Nation is excited as Dan Mullen and the Gators are m...

Florida Defeats LSU 27-19

07 Oct 2018

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Florida makes its biggest statement of the 2018 season with a 27-19 victory over fifth ranked LSU. David Waters shares his initial reaction to the Gat...

LSU Game Preview

04 Oct 2018

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The undefeated, fifth ranked LSU Tigers travel to The Swamp to take on Gators in one of the biggest games in quite some time for Florida. Gators Break...

Florida headed in right direction under Mullen

02 Oct 2018

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After the big win over his old team, it's obvious the Gators are headed in the right direction under first-year coach Dan Mullen. Positive signs of pr...

Mullen, Florida get emotional win against Mississippi State 13-6

30 Sep 2018

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In what was a very emotional return for Florida head coach, Dan Mullen, the Gators come out of Starkville with a 13-6 victory. David Waters shares his...

Mississippi State Game Preview

27 Sep 2018

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The storyline is all to obvious for Florida's next opponent as Dan Mullen returns to face his former Mississippi State team. Is the familiarity an adv...

Florida finding their way as schedule gets tougher

25 Sep 2018

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Week by week, there are signs the Gators are getting better under Dan Mullen. Advantageous offense, pressuring defense, and difference-making special ...

Florida dismantles Tennessee 47-21

23 Sep 2018

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Dan Mullen comes up big in his first taste (as a head coach) of the Florida-Tennessee rivalry as the Gators force six turnovers on the way to a 47-21 ...

Tennessee Game Preview

20 Sep 2018

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Florida coach, Dan Mullen, is looking for his first SEC win as Florida head coach as the Gators travel to Knoxville to take on Tennessee. Mike Loveall...

Progress a must as Gators go on the road

18 Sep 2018

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Florida will travel to Tennessee for the first road contest of the 2018 season. The Gators have shown some progress so far in 2018, but it must contin...

Florida bounces back defeating Colorado State 48-10

16 Sep 2018

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A week after a disappointing loss, the Gators bounce back with a win over Colorado State, 48-10. All phases of the game were involved as special teams...

SEC Network's Cole Cubelic - Colorado State Preview

13 Sep 2018

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SEC Network's, Cole Cubelic, has been up close and personal with the Florida program the last two weeks and has seen a lot these first two games. What...

Florida needs to rebound with different mindset

11 Sep 2018

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The loss to Kentucky is a sobering reminder the Gators football program is in rebuild mode. Many of the same issues are still apparent as Dan Mullen i...

Kentucky ends the streak

09 Sep 2018

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Florida’s 31-game winning streak against Kentucky is over. The Wildcats finally beat Florida 27-16. It had to happen sometime, but it still doesn't ...

Game Preview - Kentucky

06 Sep 2018

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It's the elephant in the room when Florida and Kentucky get on the field, "Is this the year Kentucky finally beats Florida?" The Gators look to contin...

Does the outlook change after first game?

03 Sep 2018

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After a fun, clean performance in the Gators' opener versus Charleston Southern, some Gators fans are even more excited for the rest of 2018 season. D...

Gators dominant in Mullen's debut

02 Sep 2018

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Dan Mullen's debut was exactly what Gators fans were looking for when he was hired. It was a total team effort from offense, defense and special teams...

Chris Doering previews the Gators

30 Aug 2018

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On this episode of Gators Breakdown, Dave is joined by former Gators wide-receiver, and SEC Network analyst, Chris Doering. Doering shares his expecta...

Franks named starting QB - Preseason picks

28 Aug 2018

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When Dan Mullen leads his team out of the tunnel for the first time Saturday night, Feleipe Franks will be quarterback under center after an intense f...

2018 Opponent Preview: FSU

27 Aug 2018

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On this episode of Gators Breakdown, Dave and Will preview the 2018 Florida State Seminoles. Willie Taggart will try to turnaround the Noles in his de...

The 2018 Gator Panel - Recruiting

24 Aug 2018

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Gators Breakdown and The Big 3 Roll Up presents The 2018 Gator Panel. Part 2: Recruiting Featuring: David Waters - Gators Breakdown Corry "Unkle Silkk...

2018 Opponent Preview: South Carolina

23 Aug 2018

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On this episode of Gators Breakdown, Dave and Will preview the 2018 South Carolina Gamecocks. Quarterback Jake Bentley and WR Deebo Samuel return to l...

The 2018 Gator Panel - Season Outlook

23 Aug 2018

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Gators Breakdown and The Big 3 Roll Up presents The 2018 Gator Panel. Part 1: Season Outlook Featuring: David Waters - Gators Breakdown Corry "Unkle S...

QB battle still unclear

22 Aug 2018

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With fall camp coming to a close, Feleipe Franks and Kyle Trask are still in the mix to start at quarterback for the Gators. Dan Mullen will name a st...

2018 Opponent Preview: Missouri

20 Aug 2018

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On this episode of Gators Breakdown, Dave and Will preview the 2018 Missouri Tigers. Quarterback Drew Lock returns for his final season as he looks to...

2018 Opponent Preview: Georgia

16 Aug 2018

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On this episode of Gators Breakdown, Dave and Will preview the 2018 Georgia Bulldogs. The defending SEC Champions have high expectations in 2018. Can ...

Franks leads QB race

15 Aug 2018

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After a couple of weeks of fall camp, it looks like Feleipe Franks still leads the QB race. While neither Franks, Kyle Trask, or Emory Jones have look...

2018 Opponent Preview: Vanderbilt

13 Aug 2018

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On this episode of Gators Breakdown, Dave and Will preview the 2018 Vanderbilt Commodores. Quarterback, Kyle Shurmur returns for his final season as t...

2018 Opponent Preview: LSU

09 Aug 2018

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On this episode of Gators Breakdown, Dave and Will preview the 2018 LSU Tigers. The Tigers have to replace many starters on offense while the defense ...

Fall camp gets underway

08 Aug 2018

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Dan Mullen's first fall camp gets started and much of the focus has been on the quarterback position and special teams. On this episode of Gators Brea...

2018 Opponent Preview: Mississippi State

06 Aug 2018

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On this episode of Gators Breakdown, Dave and Will preview the 2018 Mississippi State Bulldogs. Dan Mullen left his former team loaded as Joe Moorhead...

2018 Opponent Preview: Tennessee

02 Aug 2018

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On this episode of Gators Breakdown, Dave and Will preview the 2018 Tennessee Volunteers. First year head coach, Jeremy Pruitt, looks to change the cu...

Friday Night Lights recap

01 Aug 2018

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Recruits made their way to Gainesville last week for the annual Friday Night Lights camp. This was the first Friday Night Lights under Dan Mullen as h...

2018 Opponent Preview: Colorado State

30 Jul 2018

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On this episode of Gators Breakdown, Dave and Will preview the 2018 Colorado State Rams. A team that needs to identify new play makers on offense and ...

2018 Opponent Preview: Kentucky

26 Jul 2018

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On this episode of Gators Breakdown, Dave and Will start previewing the 2018 opponents with the Kentucky Wildcats. Can the Wildcats finally beat Flori...

Florida Picked Third in SEC East

25 Jul 2018

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SEC Media Days concluded last week with the release of the predicted order of finish. To no surprise, Alabama and Georgia were picked to win their res...

2018 SEC Media Days review

19 Jul 2018

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Dan Mullen, CeCe Jefferson, Martez Ivey, David Reese join media from all around the country at the 2018 SEC Media Days. David Waters was there to take...

Trends Dan Mullen must overcome to bring in a top recruiting class

16 Jul 2018

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A lot has been made of the early struggles of the 2019 recruiting class so far for Florida. Gators Breakdown welcomes back Bill Sikes as he shares an ...

Our Florida Football favorites

11 Jul 2018

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With fans eagerly waiting for the season to start, Gators Breakdown takes a stroll down memory lane as David Waters and Will Miles share their favo...

Key Stats for Mullen

02 Jul 2018

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On this episode of Gators Breakdown, we take a look back at some of the key stats that show the type of coach the Gators are getting in Dan Mullen. To...

Recruiting Outlook: Both Sides of the Story

27 Jun 2018

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With the season still a couple of months away, recruiting is the prevailing topic going around Gator Nation. It's no secret the Gators are off to a sl...

One-on-one with Jalon Jones

19 Jun 2018

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Fresh off spending last week in Gainesville, Florida QB Commit Jalon Jones joins Gators Breakdown. Jones' stock continues to rise since committing to ...

Malik Davis and Brett Heggie Cleared--Adam Shuler Transfers to UF

13 Jun 2018

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The Gators offense received some welcome news this week as RB Malik Davis and OL Brett Heggie have been cleared after suffering injuries last season. ...

Explosive Plays Will Lead Offensive Turnaround -- Jaelin Humphries Commits

06 Jun 2018

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It's been well documented the task Dan Mullen has in fixing the Florida Gators offense. From the subpar quarterback and offensive line play, to trying...

College Football Preview Magazines Differ on the Gators

30 May 2018

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Many fans are counting down the days until the kickoff of the college football season. The first signal college football is getting closer to starting...

Recruiting Outlook After Gator Grill-Out -- Van Jefferson Update

23 May 2018

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Dan Mullen held his inaugural Gator Grill-Out this past weekend and the the experience was well reviewed by recruits. Blake Alderman, from Swamp 247, ...

Mullen Rolling with His QBs

16 May 2018

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For better or worse, Dan Mullen is rolling with his QBs. After much speculation about grad transfer, Joe Burrow, Mullen continues to shut down the ide...

Is Mullen's Success at MSU an Indicator of Success at UF?

08 May 2018

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Dan Mullen went to Mississippi State and was tasked with turning the program around as a first time head coach. He did that, doing more with less, and...

Will Multiple Quarterbacks Start for Florida in 2018?

02 May 2018

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Gators Breakdown has always prided itself of being a "fan's podcast." Last week, we asked our listeners to send questions they had about the program a...

Expectations After Spring Practice

24 Apr 2018

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Spring practice has and come and gone. While much of the team building was behind closed doors, fans were able to see the Gators up close a few times....

Spring Game Recap

15 Apr 2018

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Gator Nation showed up to The Orange and Blue Debut in mass to see head coach Dan Mullen's team on the field for the first time. The theme was fun for...

Spring Game Preview -- Jalon Jones Commits

11 Apr 2018

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Spring practice comes to a close with The Orange and Blue Debut this Saturday. While the game doesn't mean much in the grand scheme of things, fans fi...

Expected Questions Still Linger mid-Spring

05 Apr 2018

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Halfway through spring practice and many of the same questions fans had going in are still there. While there is some clarity, many questions will rem...

Will Kyle Trask Push for Starting QB?

28 Mar 2018

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There's a saying in football, "the most popular player on the team is the backup quarterback." Kyle Trask has yet to take a snap in a game for the Gat...

Spring Practice Gets Started

20 Mar 2018

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Fans finally got their first, on the field, look at the Gators under head coach Dan Mullen. The first two spring practices were open to the fans, and ...

2018 Spring Football Preview

14 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Mullen starts his first spring football this week for the Gators. The message is clear from the head coach, "Learn how to play hard."  Gators Bre...