Gators Breakdown

Russ Callaway hired as TE Coach | Retooling the offensive line and defensive backs

07 Mar 2023

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The Florida Gators have many changes to sort through this spring, particularly in the offensive line and defensive back rooms. The offensive line will...

First look at the 2023 Florida Gators as spring practice get underway

06 Mar 2023

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The Florida Gators have begun their spring practice and have taken the field for the first time in 2023. David Waters discusses the roster update for ...

Florida Gators 2023 Spring Football Preview

01 Mar 2023

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The Florida Gators football team began their second spring practice under head coach Billy Napier this week. With new players and coaching staff, ther...

Florida Gators WR Coach Keary Colbert heading to the NFL

24 Feb 2023

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The Florida Gators continue to experience coaching turnover, as another coach is leaving for the NFL. Keary Colbert, the Gators' WR coach, will be tak...

Patrick Toney leaving the Florida Gators | Austin Armstrong next DC

22 Feb 2023

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Florida Gators co-DC Patrick Toney will be taking a job with the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals. According to reports, Toney will be accepting a role as a ...

Defensive targets for the Florida Gators Class of 2024

22 Feb 2023

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The Florida Gators are off to a great start to the recruiting class of 2024. Four recruits have already pledged to the orange and blue and there are p...

Top offensive targets for the Florida Gators Class of 2024

16 Feb 2023

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The Florida Gators are off to a great start to the recruiting class of 2024. Four recruits have already pledged to the orange and blue and there are p...

How does the Texas and Oklahoma move affect the Florida Gators and the SEC?

14 Feb 2023

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Texas and Oklahoma were originally supposed to join the SEC in 2025, but that has now been sped up to 2024. David Waters takes a look at how that affe...

Get to know Florida Gators QB commit DJ Lagway

09 Feb 2023

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The Class of 2024 takes center stage now for the Florida Gators headlined by five star quarterback DJ Lagway. David Waters and Will Miles are joined b...

"What if...?" The Urban Meyer Era - GATORS BREAKDOWN PLUS MEMBER CHAT PREVIEW

08 Feb 2023

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David Waters hosts a members only chat with Gators Breakdown Plus members and discusses "What if...?" scenarios from the Urban Meyer era. JOIN GATORS ...

Florida Gators 2023 class is in the books. How does it compare?

02 Feb 2023

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The Florida Gators' Class of 2023 is now officially in the books as far as high school recruits go. David Waters and Will Miles discuss what Florida h...

LB Adarius Hayes continues the great start for Florida Gators 2024 class

28 Jan 2023

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The Florida Gators Class of 2024 adds another four star prospect as LB Adarius Hayes commits to the orange and blue. David Waters breaks down Hayes an...

Reviewing the Florida Gators 2023 transfer portal additions

25 Jan 2023

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After the Florida Gators had a mass exodus of transfers out of the program, getting quality depth was a must in the first transfer portal window. Davi...

Analyzing Florida Gators QB Graham Mertz | Rashada saga ending

19 Jan 2023

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After Anthony Richardson declared for the NFL Draft, it was no surprise the Gators needed to hit the transfer portal for a quarterback. It probably di...

The importance of Pearsall returning | Florida grabs Alabama transfer OT Damieon George

16 Jan 2023

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The Florida Gators received some welcome news as WR Ricky Pearsall announced his return and Alabama OT Damieon George announced his intention to trans...

My take on Jaden Rashada and the Florida Gators

14 Jan 2023

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David Waters dives into the Jaden Rashada and Florida Gators saga. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Gators...

Early look at the 2023 Florida Gators | Micah Mazzccua transfers to UF

11 Jan 2023

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The 2022 football season comes to a close with the rival Georgia Bulldogs winning back-to-back National Championships. With that, the page turns to th...

Big need offensive tackle Caden Jones commits to the Florida Gators

07 Jan 2023

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The Florida Gators have a huge need for offensive linemen and was able to secure a commitment from three star offensive tackle Caden Jones. David Wate...

Florida Gators 2023 New Year’s Resolutions | Look back at predictions

04 Jan 2023

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Happy New Year’s Florida Gators fans! After a 6-7 2022 season, there is plenty of growth for the Gators football team. David Waters and Will Miles g...

Ohio State LB Taradja Mitchell transfers to the Florida Gators

03 Jan 2023

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The Florida Gators need all the help they can get on the defensive side of the football, and after adding a couple of defensive linemen, the Gators ad...

Gators transfer DL Cam'Ron Jackson joins Gators Breakdown

03 Jan 2023

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The Florida Gators filled one of their biggest needs through the transfer portal by gaining the commitment of Memphis DL Cam’Ron Jackson. Jackson ch...

Transfer DT Cam’Ron Jackson commits to Florida | Rashad Torrence declares for NFL Draft

31 Dec 2022

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The Florida Gators pick up a big need along the defensive line as Memphis transfer, Cam’Ron Jackson, pledges to Florida. David Waters breaks down th...

Quality over quantity for Florida Gators 2023 class | Tarquin transfers

23 Dec 2022

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The Florida Gators 2023 recruiting class finishes with 20 high school signees from Early Signing Day after a couple of high profile targets, DL Jordan...

Florida Gators Early Signing Day 2023 Recap

22 Dec 2022

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Billy Napier’s second class falls short of closing the gap with the elites of college football, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t some good with...

What did we learn about the Gators in Napier’s first season? | Early Signing Period Preview

20 Dec 2022

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Florida finishes Billy Napier’s first season at 6-7 and there are many more questions than answers after a disappointing finish. David Waters and Wi...

Oregon State smashes Florida 30-3

18 Dec 2022

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Florida falls to 6-7 to end the 2022 season as Oregon State smashes the Gators 30-3. David Waters gives his initial reaction to a disappointing finish...

Florida Gators vs Oregon State, Las Vegas Bowl Preview

15 Dec 2022

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Florida takes on Oregon State for the first time in history on the gridiron. David Waters previews the Las Vegas Bowl matchup between the Gators and B...

Big finish coming for the Florida Gators Class of 2023?

13 Dec 2022

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Florida has hosted many big time recruiting targets the last couple of weekends and the reviews have been great. David Waters and Will Miles are joine...

Elite 2024 QB DJ Lagway commits to the Florida Gators

07 Dec 2022

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Florida picks up one of their biggest commitments in quite some time from elite 2024 quarterback DJ Lagway. David Waters breaks down the importance of...

Richardson, Dexter declare for NFL while more Gators enter transfer portal

06 Dec 2022

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The Florida Gators are going through massive roaster attrition as the 2022 season comes to a close. First, headlined by the NFL Draft departures of QB...

Florida draws Oregon State in Las Vegas Bowl

04 Dec 2022

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The Florida Gators (6-6) will head out west to take on the Oregon State Beavers (9-3) in the Las Vegas Bowl. Join David Waters as he gives an early lo...

Wrapping-up the Florida Gators 2022 regular season

29 Nov 2022

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Instant reaction as Florida State downs Florida 45-38

26 Nov 2022

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Florida ends the season with back-to-back losses and fall to 6-6 after losing 45-38 to Florida State. David Waters reacts to the loss and the end of B...

Florida vs Florida State 2022 Game Preview

23 Nov 2022

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It’s the season finale of Billy Napier’s first season as Gators head coach as the Gators return to Tallahassee for the first time since 2018 to ta...

Inconsistent Florida looking to rebound against FSU

22 Nov 2022

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The Florida Gators are licking their wounds after a loss to Vanderbilt, but need to rally for showdown versus Florida State on the horizon. David Wate...

Florida falls to Vanderbilt 31-24

20 Nov 2022

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After two straight wins for the Florida Gators, (6-5, 3-5) the 2022 season seemed to be turning a corner only for the Vanderbilt Commodores (5-6, 2-5)...

Gator Collective Preview: Anthony Richardson and Princely Umanmielen

18 Nov 2022

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The Gator Collective brings Anthony Richardson and Princely Umanmielen together to discuss various topics about their careers and this season at Flori...

Florida vs Vanderbilt 2022 Game Preview

16 Nov 2022

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The Gators (6-4, 3-4) head to Nashville for just the third true road game this season to take on the Vanderbilt Commodores (4-6, 1-5). David Waters pr...

Late season surge for Gators and recruiting

15 Nov 2022

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With just a couple of games left in the 2022 season, the Florida Gators are surging on and off the field. After back-to-back victories over Texas A&M ...

Florida rumbles over South Carolina 38-6

13 Nov 2022

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Florida gets bowl eligible and puts up 374 rushing yards on their way to 38-6 victory over South Carolina. David Waters recaps Florida’s sixth victo...

Florida flips QB Jaden Rashada from Miami

11 Nov 2022

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Back in the summer, Florida lost a recruiting battle to Miami for QB Jaden Rashada. As it turns out, that recruitment was far from over as the Gators ...

Florida vs South Carolina 2022 Game Preview

09 Nov 2022

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The Florida Gators (5-4, 2-4) host South Carolina (6-3, 3-3) for the last home game of the season and looking for bowl eligibility. David Waters is jo...

After fifth victory, Florida still chasing a complete game

08 Nov 2022

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The Florida Gators have shown resiliency many times this season, but the team is still looking for a complete game. David Waters is joined by Will Mil...

Strong second half lifts Gators 41-24 over Aggies

06 Nov 2022

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The Florida Gators (5-4, 2-4) go on the road and use a strong second half to pull away from Texas A&M (3-6, 1-5) and get back in the win column with a...

Florida vs Texas A&M 2022 Game Preview

02 Nov 2022

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The Florida Gators (4-4, 1-4) start the last month if the season with a trip to College Station, TX to take on Texas A&M (3-5, 1-4). David Waters prev...

Brenton Cox dismissed | Outlook for the 4-4 Florida Gators

01 Nov 2022

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Big news as prep for Texas A&M gets started as Gators rush end, Brenton Cox, is dismissed from the team. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read an...

Georgia defeats Florida 42-20

30 Oct 2022

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Georgia opened up a big first half lead, that was just too much for Florida to overcome, en route to a 42-20 victory over the Gators. David Waters rev...

Nation’s top defender, Cormani McClain, commits to Miami over Florida

28 Oct 2022

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The Miami Hurricanes shock the college football recruiting world by gaining the commitment of the country’s top defender Cormani McClain over the Fl...

Florida-Georgia 2022 Game Preview

26 Oct 2022

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There’s a big opportunity for the Florida Gators this week as there’s a chance to beat a rival, and the number one ranked, Georgia Bulldogs. David...

Florida-Georgia with Ben Troupe | Kearney Commits | McClain decision looms

25 Oct 2022

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It’s a big week for Florida on and off the field. Saturday, the Gators take on the number one Georgia Bulldogs, but the celebrations have already st...

Recruiting update with Corey Bender | Cormani McClain, Qua Russaw, OL

20 Oct 2022

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With the Gators on a bye week, now is the perfect time to get caught up on the world of recruiting. David Waters is joined by Corey Bender (On3, Gator...

Grading the 4-3 Florida Gators | Q & A

18 Oct 2022

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The Gators sit at 4-3 heading into the bye week with plenty to fix if any late season runs are to happen. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read a...

Florida falls short 45-35 to LSU

16 Oct 2022

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Another offense faces Florida and has one of their best days of the season as LSU comes into The Swamp and shreds the Gators 45-35. David Waters revie...

Dijon Johnson and Bryce Thornton commit to the Florida Gators

13 Oct 2022

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Florida’s game vs LSU is big enough with just the game itself, but even bigger when so many recruits also make their way to Gainesville. Well, the G...

PREVIEW: Gator Collective Twitter Spaces with Jaydon Hill and Tyreak Sapp

13 Oct 2022

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David Waters takes hosts this Gator Collective Twitter Spaces with Jaydon Hill and Tyreak Sapp. Dave reviews the Missouri game and previews the LSU ga...

Florida Gators vs LSU Tigers 2022 Preview

12 Oct 2022

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It’s Florida vs LSU under the lights Saturday in Gainesville in, what should be, a closely contested matchup. David Waters is joined by Blake Ruffin...

With tough slate ahead, Napier thinks Gators are a ‘capable group’

11 Oct 2022

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The Florida Gators sit at 4-2 ahead of a stretch that includes LSU, Georgia, and Texas A&M and head coach Billy Napier feels his squad is ‘capable’...

Florida gets by Missouri 24-17

09 Oct 2022

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The Gators get their first SEC victory in almost a year by defeating the Tigers of Missouri 24-17. David Waters gives his reaction and game review in ...

PREVIEW: Gator Collective Twitter Spaces with Ricky Pearsall, Kingsley Eguakun, Desmond Watson

06 Oct 2022

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The first Gator Collective Twitter Spaces of the 2022 football season is here! Listen to a preview of the event that features WR Ricky Pearsall, OL Ki...

Florida Gators vs Missouri Tigers 2022 Preview

06 Oct 2022

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The Gators get back into SEC play this week and looking for their first conference win of the season vs Missouri. David Waters previews the matchup, p...

Florida offense sharp, defense a work-in-progress heading back into SEC play

04 Oct 2022

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Through five games this season, it is apparent that Florida is going to have to win some shoot-outs. It may have been Eastern Washington, but Florida’...

Florida dominates Eastern Washington 52-17

02 Oct 2022

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The Gators did what they were supposed to do vs Eastern Washington to the tune of a 52-17 victory. David Waters gives his instant reaction to the blow...

Depth chart changes for Florida ahead of Eastern Washington

29 Sep 2022

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After playing the nation’s toughest schedule so far, the Florida Gators may get a breather this Sunday vs Eastern Washington. Ahead of the matchup, ...

Florida needs to build on tough, early season stretch

27 Sep 2022

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Billy Napier certainly didn’t get the chance to ease into his first season at Florida, facing the nation’s toughest schedule so far. David Waters ...

Florida falls short at Tennessee 38-33

25 Sep 2022

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The Florida Gators now sit at 2-2 on the season after falling short in Knoxville to Tennessee 38-33. David Waters breaks down the loss, Anthony Richar...

SOUND OFF: Gators travel to Knoxville to take on Tennessee

22 Sep 2022

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David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a call-in style chat ahead of Florida’s road opener against Tennessee. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus:...

Florida at Tennessee Game Preview

21 Sep 2022

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The Florida Gators travel to Knoxville to take on the Tennessee Volunteers for Florida’s first road trip of the season. David Waters is joined by Ry...

Napier emphasizes precision in Florida passing attack

20 Sep 2022

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The Gators passing attack, led by Anthony Richardson, has certainly lost its way the last two games. Head coach Billy Napier says it's one of the poin...

Florida escapes 31-28 over USF

18 Sep 2022

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In what was supposed to be a “get right” game for Florida was anything but as USF gives Florida everything the Gators could handle. In the end Flo...

Chris Doering is a believer in Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier

15 Sep 2022

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Gator Great wide receiver, and SEC Network Analyst, Chris Doering joins David Waters to discuss Florida’s 1-1 start to the season and why Doering is...

Breaking down the Gators offense | Florida vs USF Preview

14 Sep 2022

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As the Gators look to bounce back vs USF, Gators Breakdown's David Waters takes a deep dive and breaks down the Florida offense with Seth Varnadore (S...

‘It’s important for Florida to adjust, to adapt, to evolve’ Napier says after loss to Kentucky

13 Sep 2022

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How the Gators respond after the loss to Kentucky can say a lot about how much different this Gators team is compared to the last. David Waters is joi...

Kentucky downs Florida 26-16

11 Sep 2022

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A week after being on top of the world after defeating Utah, the Gators come crashing down after Kentucky defeats Florida 26-16. David Waters reacts t...

SOUND OFF - Florida looking for two big wins in-a-row

08 Sep 2022

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David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a call-in style chat ahead of Florida's SEC opener against Kentucky. Learn more about your ad choice...

Florida vs Kentucky Game Preview

07 Sep 2022

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The Gators will try to avoid a let down after the big victory over Utah last week as the Kentucky Wildcats come to Gainesville for the SEC opener. Dav...

Even after Gators big win, Napier ‘hopeful’ to see improvement vs Kentucky

06 Sep 2022

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Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier is pretty straightforward when assessing his team after their big win against Utah. “The Gators have a lot of...

Florida Gators upset Utah 29-26

04 Sep 2022

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The Billy Napier era as Florida Gators head coach starts off with a bang as the Gators upset seventh ranked Utah. David Waters recaps the huge win tha...

SOUND OFF - Florida releases depth chart vs Utah

01 Sep 2022

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David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a call-in style chat ahead as Florida releases their depth chart ahead of Saturday’s matchup again...

Florida vs Utah Game Preview

31 Aug 2022

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The Florida Gators will try and kick off the Billy Napier era with a victory over No. 7 Utah Saturday night in The Swamp. David Waters is joined by Po...

Napier says top 10 Utah a ‘healthy’ matchup for Florida | Over/Under | Superlatives

30 Aug 2022

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The Florida Gators host No. 7 Utah for head coach Billy Napier’s first game and the head man thinks playing a “highly regarded” team to start th...

Several young, inexperienced Gators emerging in fall camp

25 Aug 2022

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It’s no secret the Gators don’t have a ton of proven depth on this year’s squad, but Billy Napier may have found a few that will contribute and ...

Florida offense rebounds in second scrimmage | Schedule analysis

23 Aug 2022

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Florida head coach Billy Napier said he was pleased with what the Gators put “on tape” in the second scrimmage. Part of that progression is the of...

Defense creating turnovers in first scrimmage | Florida hot on the trail

16 Aug 2022

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Florida held their first scrimmage of the fall this past Saturday and Billy Napier praises the defense for their efforts in creating turnovers. David ...

Florida stays hot on the trail with commits from DL Kamran James and LB Myles Graham

14 Aug 2022

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The Florida Gators continue to fill out our their 2023 defensive line class with the commitment of four star Kamran James. Join David Waters as he bre...

Four star DL Will Norman commits to Florida

14 Aug 2022

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The Gators hit big on the recruiting trail for the second time on Saturday as four star defensive lineman Will Norman pledges to Florida. Join David W...

Elite DL Kelby Collins commits to Florida over Alabama

13 Aug 2022

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The Gators hot big on the recruiting trail with the commitment of four star defensive lineman Kelby Collins. Join David Waters as he breaks down the c...

Report - Pearsall day-to-day | Napier on QBs

11 Aug 2022

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The Gators received an injury scare earlier this week with wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, but Jacob Rudner (Swamp 247) reports that the transfer is now...

Four star LB Jaden Robinson commits to Florida

11 Aug 2022

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Florida picks up their first linebacker commit for the class of 2023 in the form of four star Jaden Robinson. David Waters breaks down the commitment ...

Florida focusing on improving tackling and penalties | Gators not ranked in Coaches Poll

08 Aug 2022

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If the Gators are to improve from last season, two factors will come into play… tackling and penalties. David Waters reacts to what Billy Napier, li...

Players and coaches break down scheme and philosophy

04 Aug 2022

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Gators players and coaches share what the team may look like this season as fall camp starts. David Waters reacts to what OL O’Cyrus Torrence, DL Ge...

Napier’s first fall camp underway | Recruiting Recap

03 Aug 2022

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Players have reported and the Florida Gators are ready to hit the practice field as fall camp gets started under first-year head coach Billy Napier. D...

Florida stays hot on the trail with commitments from 4 stars Jordan Castell and Andy Jean

31 Jul 2022

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The Florida Gators receive good news on the recruiting trail for the third consecutive day as four stars DB Jordan Castell and WR Andy Jean commit. Da...

Elite WR Aidan Mizell picks the Florida Gators

29 Jul 2022

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The good news continues on the recruiting trail for the Florida Gators as they pick up Billy Napier’s highest offensive recruit yet with the commitm...

Four star CB Ja’Keem Jackson commits to the Florida Gators

29 Jul 2022

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In what is expected to be a busy week on the recruiting trail for Florida, it gets started with the expected commitment of four cornerback Ja’Keem J...

Justus Boone using football knowledge for next step | Decision time for Florida targets

26 Jul 2022

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Justus Boone joins the show to share his growth from last season to this season, preview the new defensive line approach, and more! Recruiting takes c...

Florida predicted to finish 4th in the SEC East

22 Jul 2022

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SEC Media Days is capped off as the media submits their selections for predicted order of finish. It comes as no surprise that the Gators have been pe...

Napier, Gators ‘learning their place’ in year one | Richardson connecting as a leader

21 Jul 2022

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Billy Napier came to SEC Media Days as one of the new faces in the conference, and displayed to the country, the same message he has since he took the...

Future of the SEC | 2023 Florida Gators recruiting rankings update

18 Jul 2022

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SEC Media Days kicks off with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey displaying the power of the conference. David Waters shares Sankey’s thoughts on the SEC ...

Preview Magazines PT. 2 - Florida lacks top talent

13 Jul 2022

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Gators Breakdown continues to dive into Athlon and Lindy’s college football preview magazines. While the publications think Florida will be improved...

Florida adds commitment from Eugene Wilson III

09 Jul 2022

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The Florida Gators stay hot on the recruiting trail as they pick-up their highest rated commit yet from WR Eugene Wilson III. David Waters breaks down...