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Knijeah Harris, Creed Whittemore commit to the Gators

07 May 2022

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Billy Napier and the Florida Gators received big news on Saturday when targets Knijeah Harris and Creed Whittemore committed to play for Florida. Davi...

Florida Gators Recruiting Update - Decisions loom for top targets

04 May 2022

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With spring practice in the rearview mirror, it’s time to turn to recruiting for the Florida Gators. David Waters is joined by Corey Bender (Gators ...

Florida Gators 2022 NFL Draft Review and Lookahead

01 May 2022

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There were only three Gators selected in the 2022 NFL Draft a year after eight were drafted last year. David Waters recaps Kaiir Elam, Zachary Carter,...

Questions after spring for the Florida Gators

27 Apr 2022

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Spring football has come and gone for the Florida Gators, but still plenty of questions remain. David Waters and Will Miles (Read and Reaction) are jo...

The Gator Collective - Spring Standouts | Ben Troupe with Ventrell Miller

25 Apr 2022

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Gators Breakdown and The Gator Collective are teaming up to bring you a preview The Gator Collective content! The first preview is a Twitter Spaces fe...

Napier says Gators making progress in “unprecedented era”

22 Apr 2022

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Billy Napier hit Jacksonville on his latest speaking tour of the spring giving Florida fans a more personal look at the head man. David Waters was in ...

SOUND OFF: Patterson commits | Spring football ends

18 Apr 2022

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David Waters chats with Gators fans on newest Florida commit, Tyree Patterson, as well reviews spring football. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://ga...

Spring Game Takeaways

15 Apr 2022

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David Waters and Will Miles give their takes on Billy Napier's first spring game as Gators head coach. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbrea...

Florida Gators Spring Game Preview

13 Apr 2022

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The Gators hit the field Thursday under the lights for the first spring game since 2019. David Waters previews the game with what he wants to see from...

Florida’s second scrimmage produces too many penalties

10 Apr 2022

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Florida held their second scrimmage of the spring and head coach Billy Napier wasn’t too pleased with the amount of “undisciplined penalties.” D...

Tackling a point of emphasis for Florida linebackers

06 Apr 2022

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New Florida Linebacker Coach, Jay Bateman, gave a straight-forward answer when asked what the position group needed to improve on the most... tackling...

Florida receivers have had moments, but looking for consistency

04 Apr 2022

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The Gators have produced wide receivers in recent years to go to the NFL and produce, but weren’t to take advantage in recruiting. While there is go...

Florida battling injuries and depth through first spring scrimmage

01 Apr 2022

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Billy Napier made one thing pretty clear after Florida’s first scrimmage of the spring... The Gators are thin in certain areas of the roster as inju...

Mike Peterson happy to be home | Brenton Cox returns to take next step

31 Mar 2022

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This episode of Gators Breakdown will be focused on returns. The return of LB great Mike Peterson. The return of Brenton Cox Jr. as he looks to develo...

Spring Practice 2022 Q&A

30 Mar 2022

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Florida is halfway through Billy Napier’s first spring football camp and we’re getting a better idea of where the team stands early in the process...

Sean Spencer wants accountability for Florida defense

28 Mar 2022

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Doing the little, simple things wasn’t easy for Florida’s defense last season. Penalties, missed assignments, and effort are issues new Co-Defensi...

Corey Raymond demanding “next level” from Florida cornerbacks

25 Mar 2022

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LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! ”DBU” used to be a moniker Florida could claim after years of great defensive back play, but after the last two seasons, the G...

Napier sees improvement and pleased with QBs

23 Mar 2022

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The departure of Emory Jones clears up the the quarterback competition a bit this spring. Early on it seems Anthony Richardson and, Ohio State transfe...

Sale proud of Gators offensive line progression so far

21 Mar 2022

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The first week of spring of spring practice is wrapping up for the Gators and we are hearing from assistant coaches for the first time. New Florida OL...

Fixing fundamentals key for Florida defense

18 Mar 2022

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It used to be a given that Florida would have a great defense, but that changed the last couple of seasons under former defensive coordinator Todd Gra...

Florida starts first spring under Billy Napier

16 Mar 2022

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The Gators hit the field for their first spring practice under Billy Napier. The quarterback position was the main feature to get things going. David ...

Florida Defense - Spring 2022 Preview

16 Mar 2022

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Spring football is here for the Florida Gators. We’ll get our first glimpse of Billy Napier’s squad as he installs his brand of football in the pr...

Florida Offense - Spring 2022 Preview

09 Mar 2022

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Spring football is right around the corner for the Florida Gators. We’ll get our first glimpse of Billy Napier’s squad as he installs his brand of...

SOUND OFF - Big names visiting Florida

03 Mar 2022

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David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a call-in style chat to discuss a busy March for Florida as big names make their way to Gainesville....

Florida DC Patrick Toney’s defense

02 Mar 2022

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New Florida defensive coordinator, Patrick Toney, will call the plays for the Gators’ defense after holding the same title for only two seasons at L...

Napier’s Offense

23 Feb 2022

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Billy Napier comes to Florida with an extensive offensive background and will call the plays for the Gators offense. What does he like to run? How doe...

Top targets for the class of 2023

16 Feb 2022

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The 2023 class is the ever so important bump class for Billy Napier and there is plenty of in-state talent for Florida to fill the class. David Waters...

Florida transitions to phase two of Napier’s plan

11 Feb 2022

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Phase one, the “foundation” stage, is now complete for Billy Napier’s plan at Florida as the Gators now transition to phase two, “identity.”...

The Gator Collective’s role in NIL

10 Feb 2022

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Name, Image, and Likeness is here to stay in college football. Coach Billy Napier says the Gators will be very competitive in NIL and The Gator Collec...

Where Florida’s roster stands after NSD

09 Feb 2022

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National Signing Day for the 2022 class has come and gone for the Gators and there are some interesting trends on Florida’s roster. Join David Water...

National Signing Day 2022 Recap

03 Feb 2022

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There was potential for Florida to make a splash on National Signing Day, but that was not the case for the Gators. The battles for the top targets le...

Final push to National Signing Day

31 Jan 2022

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National Signing Day is just a couple of days away and a strong finish is in the cards for Florida. Join David Waters as he looks back at the last vis...

Recruiting battles heading into last visits | Staff and portal praise for Florida

27 Jan 2022

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Florida is heading into the final official visit weekend for the class of 2022 with some big recruiting battles left. Join David Waters as he updates ...

Brown, Hansen, Savaiinaea commit | Napier finalizes on-field staff

25 Jan 2022

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Billy Napier adds to the 2022 class with a trio of three star commits. QB Max Brown, TE Hayden Hansen and DL Andrew Savaiinaea pledge to Florida after...

SOUND OFF - Valentino praises Spencer | Recruiting and staff hires

20 Jan 2022

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David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a call-in style chat to discuss recent recruiting news and staff hires. Also, former Gators defensiv...

Torrence, Kimber, Mitchell commit to Florida

18 Jan 2022

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The first official visit weekend of 2022 for the Gators certainly paid off. Join David Waters as he reacts to the recent commitments. Also, David look...

Florida entering phase one of Napier’s plan | Harold Perkins headlines visitors

14 Jan 2022

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There’s a lot going on behind the scenes for the transition of the Gators football program under Billy Napier. Join David Waters as he reacts to Nap...

Not much love for Florida in early 2022 rankings | Rob Sale hired

12 Jan 2022

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As soon as the 2021 season ended with Georgia winning the National Championship, publications started releasing “way-too-early” 2022 rankings. Joi...

Championship Rewind: 2008 Florida Gators National Championship

07 Jan 2022

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Relive the 2008 National Championship on this special edition of Gators Breakdown! 2008 was a season of high expectations for Gator football. With ret...

Dean back, Diabate not | Mike Peterson hired as OLB coach

07 Jan 2022

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As the Gators football team gets together for the first time under the Billy Napier era for offseason activities, we are still learning what players w...

Championship Rewind: 2006 Florida Gators National Championship

06 Jan 2022

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Relive the 2006 National Championship on this special edition of Gators Breakdown! The 2006 Gator football season was all about answering questions. C...

Latest roster and staff moves | Last look at 2021

04 Jan 2022

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Who’s coming? Who’s going? David Waters and Will Miles have the latest on players and coaches coming and leaving for Billy Napier's first season a...

UCF 29 Florida 17 Instant Reaction | Napier era starts

24 Dec 2021

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In the last game of 2021, and under the Dan Mullen regime, Florida falls to UCF 29-17. David Waters and Will Miles give instant reaction to the loss a...

Gasparilla Bowl - Florida vs UCF Preview

21 Dec 2021

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There’s still one more game left in the 2021 season as the Gators travel to Tampa to take on the UCF Knights on the Gasparilla Bowl. David Waters is...

SOUND OFF - Napier's Signing Day Splash

16 Dec 2021

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David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a call-in style chat to discuss Florida's finish to Early Signing Day. Learn more about your ad choi...

Early National Signing Day Review

16 Dec 2021

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He didn't have a lot of time, but on Early National Signing Day, Billy Napier made a splash with a few players in a nine player class. David Waters an...

Napier hosts first visitors | ESD Preview

13 Dec 2021

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Billy Napier was able to host visitors for the first time as Florida head coach and will have to wait a few days to see just how much those visits wil...

SOUND OFF - Busy first week for Napier

10 Dec 2021

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David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a call-in style chat. Topics include: Billy Napier hiring Corey Raymond from LSU Other potential h...

Nick Evers decommits from Florida

08 Dec 2021

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The first major domino in recruiting falls during the early stages of Billy Napier taking over Florida as quarterback Nick Evers decommits from Florid...

Florida announces the first of Napier's staff hires | Florida-UCF in bowl game

07 Dec 2021

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One day after Billy Napier makes his arrival in Gainesville, Florida announces the hires of Co-DC, RB coach, strength coach, plus an analyst. David Wa...

SOUND OFF - Billy Napier opening press conference

06 Dec 2021

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David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a call-in style chat to look back at Billy Napier's opening press conference. Learn more about your ...

Billy Napier arrives in Gainesville

06 Dec 2021

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One week after the announcement that Billy Napier would the next Florida Gators head football coach, the head man made his way to Gainesville. David W...

SOUND OFF - Almost Napier Time

03 Dec 2021

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Billy Napier will take the podium for the first time in just a couple of days as the University of Florida's head football coach and Gators fans are e...

Getting to know Billy Napier

30 Nov 2021

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There's a lot to learn about Gators new coach Billy Napier. From his time as Louisiana's head coach, all the way back to his days under Nick Saban at ...

SOUND OFF - Florida hires Napier

29 Nov 2021

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David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a call-in style chat to discuss Florida hiring Billy Napier as the program's new head coach. Learn m...

Florida hires Billy Napier

28 Nov 2021

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Florida Football is set to hire Billy Napier as the 28th head coach in program history. David Waters and Will Miles react to the hire. JOIN Gators Bre...

Gators beat Noles | Focus shifts to coaching search

28 Nov 2021

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Florida was able to salvage some part of the 2021 season by ending it with a win over rival FSU. David Waters reviews the 24-21 victory over the Semin...

Florida vs FSU Game Preview 2021 | Napier Buzz

25 Nov 2021

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One last game of the 2021 regular season for the Gators and it is against rival FSU. FSU has been trending up while Florida has been trending down. Da...

It starts with recruiting for Florida's next coach

23 Nov 2021

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One of, if not, the main issues that plagued Dan Mullen's tenure at Florida was recruiting. That aspect was just not at a high enough level for the di...

SOUND OFF- Mullen Fired | Billy Napier Trending?

22 Nov 2021

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David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a call-in style chat to discuss Florida firing Dan Mullen. Also, Josh from the Ragin Review Podcast ...

Gators Breakdown: Dan Mullen Fired

21 Nov 2021

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As losses pile up and sitting at 5-6 after a loss to Missouri, Florida is deciding to move on from Dan Mullen. David Waters goes through how it got to...

SOUND OFF - Florida vs Missouri

19 Nov 2021

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David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a call-in style chat to discuss Florida's final road trip of the season at Missouri. Learn more abou...

Florida vs Missouri Preview - 2021

18 Nov 2021

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Florida goes on the road again in their final trip of the season to take on Missouri. Road games haven't been too kind for the Gators. David Waters pr...

This week no different, there's always pressure says Dan Mullen

16 Nov 2021

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With two games left, and after a disappointing showing vs FCS Samford, Dan Mullen says the matchup vs Missouri doesn't add any more pressure as it is ...

SOUND OFF - Florida 70 Samford 52 ???

15 Nov 2021

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David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a call-in style chat to discuss the shootout victory over the Samford Bulldogs Learn more about your...

Florida survives Samford 70-52

14 Nov 2021

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Even with all the change this past week for the Gators, hardly anyone saw a shoot out to struggling FCS foe Samford. David Waters reviews the lacklust...

Defensive Coordinator Hot Board

10 Nov 2021

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Now that Todd Grantham is officially out as defensive coordinator for the Gators, it is now time to take a look at who could be next. David Waters thr...

Mullen's staff changes a head start for the future

09 Nov 2021

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Some may wonder why the moves to fire defensive coordinator, Todd Grantham, and offensive line coach, John Hevesy, weren't made sooner by Florida head...

SOUND OFF - Florida fires Grantham and Hevesy

08 Nov 2021

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David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a call-in style chat to discuss the firings of Todd Grantham and John Hevesy. Learn more about your ...

Florida to fire DC Todd Grantham, OL Coach John Hevesy according to report

08 Nov 2021

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One day after Florida suffers their fifth loss of the season, Bruce Feldman (The Athletic) reports Florida is firing defensive coordinator Todd Granth...

South Carolina 40 Florida 17 | Rock bottom loss for the Gators

07 Nov 2021

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The November part of the schedule was supposed to be the chance Florida could find themselves and end the season on a high note. South Carolina had ot...

SOUND OFF - Florida vs South Carolina

05 Nov 2021

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David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a call-in style chat ahead of Florida vs South Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

Florida vs South Carolina Preview - 2021

03 Nov 2021

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Florida tries to get back in the win column with a road trip to South Carolina. David Waters previews the game with Wil Gunter (107.5 The Game - Colum...

Gators need to fix turnovers, inconsistency, and perception

02 Nov 2021

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As the losses mount and the Florida sits at 4-4, Dan Mullen has stressed the importance of his team fixing turnovers and inconsistency this week in pr...

Twitter Spaces Chat - Georgia 34 Florida 7 | Stars Matter

01 Nov 2021

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Gators Breakdown listeners sound off after Florida's 34-7 loss to Georgia. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get ...

Georgia 34 - Florida 7 Game Review

31 Oct 2021

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We all knew Florida had a tough task in facing the top-ranked Georgia Bulldogs and their dominant defense. It didn't matter who started at QB for Flor...

Twitter Spaces Chat - Florida vs Georgia

29 Oct 2021

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David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a call-in style chat ahead of Florida vs Georgia. Topics include: Florida's potential Defensive co...

Florida vs Georgia Preview - 2021

27 Oct 2021

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Florida travels to Jacksonville to take on the number one team in the country, the rival Georgia Bulldogs. David Waters is joined by Robby Steltenpohl...

After bye week, ahead of UGA, no change at QB for Florida

26 Oct 2021

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After saying last week the plan was to use two QBs moving forward, Dan Mullen sticks to the same message before taking on the top ranked Georgia Bulld...

Twitter Spaces Chat - Early Florida-Georgia Look

25 Oct 2021

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We're hearing from David Waters and Gators Breakdown listeners for early talk ahead of Florida's match up against Georgia. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus:...

Mullen - Both QBs will play | LB Shemar James decommits

20 Oct 2021

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Dan Mullen was peppered with questions about the QB position in his only media availability during the bye week. On the SEC Coaches Teleconference, Mu...

Rebuild or not, Florida's issues run deeper

19 Oct 2021

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Florida sits at 4-3 in what some deemed as a rebuilding 2021 season, but is "rebuilding" the reason for a lackluster record so far? David Waters is jo...

Twitter Spaces Chat - LSU defeats Florida

18 Oct 2021

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We're hearing from some frustrated Gators Breakdown listeners after Florida's 49-42 loss to LSU. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.s...

LSU 49 Florida 42 Game Review

17 Oct 2021

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Florida falls to 4-3 after a 49-42 defeat at the hands of a struggling LSU team. David Waters reviews the Gators' issues stopping the Tigers' ground a...

Twitter Spaces Chat - Florida vs LSU

15 Oct 2021

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David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a chat ahead of the Florida vs LSU matchup. Topics include: Florida's offensive balance Recruiting...

Florida vs LSU Preview

13 Oct 2021

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Florida (4-2) travels to Baton Rouge to face-off against a LSU Tigers team trying to find their way after a 3-3 start David Waters is joined by Blake ...

Quarterbacks adjusting and getting comfortable as season progresses

12 Oct 2021

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At the halfway point of the season, the Gators sit 4-2 and quarterbacks Emory Jones and Anthony Richardson are showing growth according to Dan Mullen....

Twitter Spaces Chat - Florida defeats Vanderbilt

11 Oct 2021

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We're hearing from Gators Breakdown listeners after Florida's 42-0 win over Vanderbilt. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supporting...

Florida vs Vanderbilt Game Review

10 Oct 2021

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It was a 42-0 victory for the Gators over the Commodores, but it was also another inconsistent performance from Florida. David Waters reviews the win ...

Twitter Spaces Chat - Week 6 | Florida vs Vanderbilt

08 Oct 2021

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David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a chat ahead of the Florida vs Vanderbilt matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Florida vs Vanderbilt Game Preview | Gators Breakdown Plus Q & A

06 Oct 2021

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After taking the loss to Kentucky last week, Florida hosts Vanderbilt in a game where the Gators should have no issue bouncing back. David Waters prev...

Where does Florida go after loss to Kentucky?

05 Oct 2021

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Staring at a 3-2 record so far this season, all of the big goals for the 2021 season are pretty much dashed for the Gators. David Waters is joined by ...

Twitter Spaces Chat - Week 5 Recap | Kentucky defeats Florida

04 Oct 2021

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Florida vs Kentucky Game Review

03 Oct 2021

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Florida traveled to Kentucky and floundered their way to the second loss of the season. David Waters takes a look back at the uninspired performance, ...

Twitter Spaces Chat - Week 5 | Florida vs Kentucky

01 Oct 2021

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David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a chat ahead of the Florida vs Kentucky matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Florida vs Kentucky Preview

29 Sep 2021

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Florida and Kentucky have had some dramatic games the last few times they've matched-up, especially in Lexington. This year's game looks to bring more...

Florida gearing up for first SEC road game at Kentucky

28 Sep 2021

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With three home games, and one in the friendly confines of Tampa, the Gators take their first trip out of the state of Florida to take on Kentucky. Da...

Twitter Spaces Chat - Week 4 Recap | Florida vs Tennessee

27 Sep 2021

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We're hearing from Gators Breakdown listeners after Florida's 38-14 victory over Tennessee. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.suppo...

Florida vs Tennessee Game Review

26 Sep 2021

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Florida bounces back from last week's loss to Alabama with a 38-14 victory over Tennessee. David Waters takes a look back at clunky performance where ...

Twitter Spaces Chat - Week 4 | Florida vs Tennessee

24 Sep 2021

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David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a chat ahead of the Florida vs Tennessee matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....