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Athlon's Braden Gall talks Gators

22 Jun 2021

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Gators Breakdown is extending the preseason college football magazine coverage! Athlon Sports', Braden Gall, joins David Waters as the two discuss the...

Shemar James commits to Florida

21 Jun 2021

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Gators pull one of the nation's top linebackers from the state of Alabama. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get ...

C.J. Smith commits to Florida

21 Jun 2021

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Florida picks up their second commit today for the class of 2022 as wide receiver C.J. (Chandler) Smith commits to the Gators. Join David Waters to ta...

What 2021 preseason magazines are saying about Florida

16 Jun 2021

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The 2021 college football preseason magazines are singing a different, but expected, tune from their 2020 versions. Can Florida remain a threat in the...

Gators Breakdown Plus Total Access Member Episode

10 Jun 2021

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This is the first Gators Breakdown Plus "Total Access" episode. This episode features Steve Kaufer (BULLGATOR) as we discuss and get the fan perspecti...

Recapping a busy recruiting week for Florida

07 Jun 2021

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The over year long recruiting dead period came to a close and recruiting visits were fast and furious this past weekend in Gainesville. Feedback from ...

Mullen extended | “Pressure points” for the 2021 season

02 Jun 2021

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There’s very little job pressure on Dan Mullen heading in to the 2021 season. Even after the disappointing end of the 2020 season, Mullen has accomp...

Unproven wide receivers must step up again | CB Jadarrius Perkins commits

26 May 2021

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For the second season in-a-row a good portion of Florida's receiving core must be replaced. There wasn't much issue of finding new pieces in 2020 led ...

Exploring the potential of the 2021 Florida rushing offense

18 May 2021

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It’s no secret that the 2021 version of the Gators’ offense will look much different than the 2020 version. Join David Waters and Will Miles (Read...

YouTube Q & A - How much will Mullen change his approach on offense?

12 May 2021

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It's time for another Q & A session from Gators Breakdown supporters! This time questions come from our loyal YouTube viewers. David Waters and Will M...

Isaiah Bond commits | Busy June for recruiting

10 May 2021

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It's been since March since Florida's last football commitment, but that ended when speedy WR Isaiah Bond declared his commitment to the Gators this p...

Dan Mullen's projection and around the SEC w/ Josh Pate | NFL Draft Review

05 May 2021

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With spring practice wrapping around the SEC, it's time to take a look where programs stand coming out of spring. David Waters and Will Miles (Read an...

2021 NFL Draft Preview

27 Apr 2021

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Nine former Florida Gators are thought to have a great chance at having their named called during the 2021 NFL Draft. While Kyle Pitts, Kyle Trask, an...

What will define Florida in 2021?

21 Apr 2021

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The 2021 Florida football team will look much different than the 2020 version. With that, brings many questions surrounding the Gators. David Waters a...

Gene Chizik breaks down Florida

13 Apr 2021

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Gators Breakdown is back this week with former Auburn head coach, current SEC Network analyst, Gene Chizik. Chizik shares what it's like to go head-to...

Does the expectation for Florida change after spring practice?

30 Mar 2021

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After hearing all spring about the defense outperforming the offense, Gators Breakdown's David Waters asked the fanbase if their expectation for the 2...

Gators wrap up spring football 2021

23 Mar 2021

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A spring football camp with so much change has come and gone for Florida. Head coach Dan Mullen details where the team stands coming out of spring, es...

Florida’s defense trending up going into final week of spring | Recruiting Update

16 Mar 2021

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For the second scrimmage in-a-row, the Florida defense comes away as the most impressive side of the ball. David Waters is joined by Nick de la Torre ...

First spring scrimmage news and notes

09 Mar 2021

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After a historically bad defense in 2020, this spring hopes to be the first step in Florida gaining back some confidence on that side of the ball. Wel...

Spring practice Q & A

03 Mar 2021

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The Gators are approaching the halfway point of 2021 spring practice and that means it’s time to take your questions! David Waters is joined by Will...

Arik Gilbert decommits from Florida

28 Feb 2021

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Tight end Arik Gilbert decommits from Florida less than a month after committing. David Waters shares his reaction and what it means for the Gators. G...

Early 2021 spring practice news and notes

24 Feb 2021

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Three practices have come and gone for Florida’s 2021 version of spring practice. David Waters is joined by Will Miles as the two have you covered o...

2021 spring practice starts | First look at 2022 recruiting

18 Feb 2021

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It came as a bit of a surprise when Florida announced they would be starting spring football practice on Thursday, February 18th. Starting this week m...

Florida schedules home-and-home with Notre Dame

09 Feb 2021

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Florida has beefed up its non-conference schedule in the coming decade, but none bigger than the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Join David Waters for a qu...

State of the Program 2021

09 Feb 2021

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With the 2020 season and the 2021 recruiting class in the rear-view mirror, now is a good time to take a look at where the Florida Gators football pro...

National Signing Day 2021 Review

04 Feb 2021

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There was no movement from the Early Signing Period in December on the class of 2021. While the Gators were successful in hitting the transfer portal,...

Talking 2021 recruiting and more with Rivals' Mike Farrell

01 Feb 2021

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Florida's 2021 class fills a lot of need on the defensive side of the ball, but the class is lower ranked overall compared to the last couple of class...

TE Arik Gilbert transferring to Florida

01 Feb 2021

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The 2020 offense sets all kids of records due in large part to TE Kyle Pitts. Well, Florida may have found their next Kyle Pitts in the form of LSU, f...

Instant Reaction | Florida 2021 schedule and Brian Johnson leaving for NFL

27 Jan 2021

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Instant analysis from David Waters on the recently released Gators' 2021 football schedule and Brian Johnson's move to the NFL. Learn more about your ...

2021 Defense Early Preview

26 Jan 2021

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To say the 2020 Florida defense was a disappointment is an understatement. With that disappointment comes change on and off the field in the form of i...

2021 Offense Early Preview

19 Jan 2021

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Kyle Trask, Kyle Pitts, Kadarius Toney, Trevon Grimes, Stone Forsyth, Brett Heggie. Those are important pieces from the 2020 offense that won’t suit...

Last look at 2020 and a look ahead to 2021

13 Jan 2021

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The 2020 college football season is over. A season that was in doubt at one point, had some good and some bad for the Florida Gators. David Waters and...

Report: Florida to hire Auburn's Wesley McGriff for role in secondary

08 Jan 2021

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The Gators stay in the SEC as they reportedly hire Auburn's Wesley McGriff after moving on from Torrian Gray and Ron English. David Waters is joined b...

Dan Mullen’s future at Florida | Grantham retained

05 Jan 2021

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Dan Mullen has interest in the NFL. It’s a statement Gators’ fans don’t want to hear, but according to reports, Mullen is looking to jump to foo...

Instant Reaction | Oklahoma 55 Florida 20

31 Dec 2020

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David Waters gives instant reaction to Florida’s blowout loss to the Oklahoma Sooners. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str...

Florida vs Oklahoma Cotton Bowl Preview

28 Dec 2020

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David Waters breaks down the Cotton Bowl match-up between Florida and the surging Oklahoma Sooners. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.eb...

Florida is close, but still a ways to go | Gators vs Oklahoma in Cotton Bowl

22 Dec 2020

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2020 showed just how close Florida and Dan Mullen are to winning a SEC Championship, but at the same time, it showed just how far Florida has to go as...

Game Reaction | Alabama 52 Florida 46

21 Dec 2020

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It was a valiant effort against the number one team in the country, but the Gators fall to the Crimson Tide 52-46 in the SEC Championship. David Water...

Early Signing Day 2021 Review

16 Dec 2020

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David Waters is joined by Corey Bender (Gators Territory) to break down the 2021 Early Signing Day. Two QBs, a slew of DBs, and much needed DL help hi...

2020 Alabama, SEC Championship Game Preview

16 Dec 2020

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Florida and Alabama have met more times in the SEC Championship than any other programs and the tenth time certainly has some high stakes for Florida....

Despite devastating loss to LSU, Florida still playing for pride, SEC Championship

15 Dec 2020

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Gator Nation is still in shock a few days after LSU’s upset of Florida, but the realization of the SEC Championship Game to be played is still there...

Game Reaction | LSU 37 Florida 34

13 Dec 2020

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With the SEC Championship Game next week, and CFP hopes still alive, Florida put together their worst performance of the season as they are upset by L...

LSU Game Preview 2020

09 Dec 2020

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The 2020 season has not been good for the LSU Tigers. They may wear the same uniforms, but this is far from the team that won the National Championshi...

Mullen not too concerned about run game struggles

08 Dec 2020

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Florida is coming off their worst rushing performance of the season vs Tenneessee, but Dan Mullen doesn’t seem too concerned. David Waters is joined...

Game Reaction | Florida 31 Tennessee 19

06 Dec 2020

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It wasn’t the outcome many expected against Tennessee, but for the first time since 2016, the Gators win the SEC East with a 31-19 victory over the ...

Tennessee Game Preview 2020

02 Dec 2020

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The season is dwindling down and something new with the SEC schedule this season is playing Tennessee in the month of December. Most thought it would ...

Florida on track as they can clinch the SEC East vs Tennessee

01 Dec 2020

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The last couple of games may not have been the cleanest of performances by the Gators this season, but Dan Mullen says the Gators are on track to capt...

Game Reaction | Florida 34 Kentucky 10

29 Nov 2020

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Dan Mullen is still looking for a complete performance from his Gators after their 34-10 victory over Kentucky. David Waters is joined by Nick de la T...

Kentucky Game Preview 2020

25 Nov 2020

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Kentucky returns to The Swamp for the first time since they upset the Gators in 2018. This Kentucky team is nowhere near the team that gave Dan Mullen...

As the season winds down, questions still remain on defense

24 Nov 2020

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Gator Nation is hoping a record setting offense is not held up by a struggling defense as the team marches toward a likely appearance in the SEC Champ...

Game Reaction | Florida 38 Vanderbilt 17

22 Nov 2020

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Florida gets their sixth win of the season after a sluggish start vs Vanderbilt. David Waters is joined by Nick de la Torre (Gator Country) and Graham...

Vanderbilt Game Preview 2020

19 Nov 2020

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Maintaining focus and staying healthy will be the name of the game when Florida takes on Vanderbilt this Saturday at noon. David Waters is joined by C...

The Gator Panel - 2020 Mid-season

19 Nov 2020

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The Gator Panel, brought to you by Gators Breakdown and Stadium and Gale, gets back together to discuss the 2020 season so far. This edition of The G...

It’s time to ramp up Trask’s Heisman campaign

17 Nov 2020

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Alright, nation, it’s time to jump onboard Kyle Trask’s bandwagon for the Heisman Trophy. While Florida fans have an appreciation for what Trask i...

Game Reaction | Florida 63 Arkansas 35

15 Nov 2020

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Another week, another strong performance for Florida QB Kyle Trask. David Waters is joined by Graham Hall (Gainesville Sun) as they look back at Trask...

Arkansas Game Preview 2020

11 Nov 2020

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As soon as Florida vs Arkansas was announced with the revised SEC schedule, the first topic brought up was facing former Gators QB, Feleipe Franks. Da...

Florida must stay focused after big win over UGA

10 Nov 2020

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So much of the 2020 season was built on getting a win vs Georgia, but the Gators can’t stop there. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReac...

Game Reaction | Florida 44 – Georgia 28

08 Nov 2020

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Finally, Gators fans, after three straight losses to Georgia, the Gators get back on the winning side after a dominant 44-28 victory. David Waters is ...

Georgia Game Preview 2020 with Chris Doering


05 Nov 2020

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Dan Mullen has brought the Florida program back to national relevances with only one step remaining… beat Georgia. David Waters is joined by, former...

Florida in familiar situation heading into game vs Georgia



03 Nov 2020

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Florida-Georgia is always a big game no matter the circumstances, but the stakes have been higher in recent years. David Waters is joined by Will Mile...

Game Reaction | Florida 41 – Missouri 17

01 Nov 2020

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Florida returned to action with their best performance of the season as they dominate Missouri 41-17. David Waters is joined by Nick de la Torre (Gato...

Missouri Game Preview 2020

28 Oct 2020

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There’s no telling what we’ll see from the Gators on Saturday night after COVID ran rampant through the program the last few weeks. One thing is f...

Top LB, Jeremiah Williams, commits to Florida. Are more commits on the way soon?

27 Oct 2020

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The Gators received some big news on the recruiting front when LB, Jeremiah Williams, committed to play for Florida. David Waters is joined by Corey B...

Does the outlook change for Florida after COVID outbreak?

27 Oct 2020

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Will the Gators’ offense stay hot? Can the defense turn things around? Those are questions surrounding Florida after the team was hit hard by COVI...

YouTube Q&A - October 21, 2020

22 Oct 2020

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With no game again this week, David Waters takes questions from Gators Breakdown YouTube watchers. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.eba...

Mullen tests positive for COVID | Where the offense can get better

20 Oct 2020

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All the headlines from Florida’s COVID situation culminated this past Saturday when Dan Mullen announced he had tested positive for the virus. David...

Florida vs LSU postponed due to COVID-19

14 Oct 2020

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After playing their first three games of the season with minimal impacts from COVID-19, Florida announced on Thursday that this Saturday’s game vs L...

Does Grantham’s history reveal the drop on defense?

13 Oct 2020

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“Third and Grantham” is an often used term when describing Florida defensive coordinator Todd Grantham. After another dismal performance on 3rd do...

Game Reaction | Texas A&M 41 – Florida 38

12 Oct 2020

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Florida suffers their first defeat of the season at the hand of Texas A&M after another dismal performance by the Gators defense. David Waters is join...

Texas A&M Game Preview 2020

07 Oct 2020

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The No. 4 Florida Gators take their second road trip of the season against their first ranked opponent at No. 21 Texas A&M. David Waters is joined by ...

Mullen wants to see better finishes from Gators

06 Oct 2020

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Florida has had a chance to put the game away in each of its first two wins, but Dan Mullen says the team has had issues closing out games on both sid...

Game Reaction | Florida 38 - South Carolina 24

04 Oct 2020

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Florida moves to 2-0 on the season as the Gators defeat the South Carolina Gamecocks. David Waters is joined by Nick de la Torre (Gator Country) and G...

South Carolina Game Preview 2020


30 Sep 2020

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The third ranked Gators look to go 2-0 on the season when they matchup with South Carolina in the first home game of 2020. The Gators also look to kee...

Offense sets the pace while the defense needs to rebound

29 Sep 2020

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Offensive futility seems like a thing of the past now under Dan Mullen. After years of the offense being the brunt of criticism, 2020 starts with the ...

Game Reaction | Florida 51 - Ole Miss 35


27 Sep 2020

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Kyle Trask and Kyle Pitts were an unstoppable duo as Florida defeats Ole Miss 51-35 in the 2020 season opener. David Waters is joined by Nick de la To...

Ole Miss Game Preview 2020


23 Sep 2020

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Florida was already scheduled to play Ole Miss in 2020, but with the 10-game SEC schedule release came a different placement for the game. Florida wil...

It’s game week! | Season predictions

22 Sep 2020

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We made it Gators’ fans! 2020 hasn’t been kind, but something we all love is returning to help us forget about all the bad. Florida kicks off agai...

The Gator Panel previews 2020 season

17 Sep 2020

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It's that time again! "Gators Breakdown" and "Stadium and Gale" bring Florida Gators media members for the 2020 version of "The Gator Panel" to chat a...

Justin Shorter cleared | We answer your questions

16 Sep 2020

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It’s well known the Gators have to replace a lot of wide receiver production from last year’s team. Florida received good news on that front as tr...

Mullen wants more consistency after scrimmage | QB room set for years


08 Sep 2020

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Florida held their second scrimmage of 2020 on Monday night, and while the team is improving, Dan Mullen states the team still has a ways to go. Join ...

Hype continues to build for Kyle Trask

02 Sep 2020

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Last week SEC Network named Kyle Trask the SEC’s best returning quarterback. A few days after that, head coach Dan Mullen was pleased with Trask’s...

Does the outlook for the 2020 Gators change after revamped schedule? | Fall camp notes

26 Aug 2020

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It’s never easy playing in the SEC, and it just became more difficult with the revamped 10-game conference schedule for 2020. Join David Waters and ...

Schedule Reaction | 2020 fall camp starts

18 Aug 2020

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We learned the 10 conference opponents last week for the 2020 Florida Gators, and now, we know “the when” of the Florida Gators 2020 football sche...

Gators filling needs in secondary | Big Ten and Pac-12 postpones football

12 Aug 2020

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After the 2020 season is (hopefully) played, the Gators’ secondary could be having a mass exodus due to graduation and potential early-entrees to th...

Jason Marshall and Corey Collier commit to Florida

10 Aug 2020

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August was always going to be a big month in the world of recruiting when it was announced a few prospects from Miami Palmetto were going to make thei...

Florida draws Texas A&M and Arkansas for 2020


07 Aug 2020

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Since the SEC announced a 10-game conference schedule last week, Florida fans have waited to find out which two new non-divisional opponents would be ...

SEC adjusting schedule | Could some Gators decide to opt-out? | Recruiting update

06 Aug 2020

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A jam-packed episode of Gators Breakdown! With the SEC's announcement of pushing the season start date back to September 26, the conference also annou...

SEC goes with 10-game conference-only schedule for 2020 | Desmond Watson commits

30 Jul 2020

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With many other major conferences are already announcing conference-only schedules for 2020, the SEC announced on Thursday the conference would do the...

Championship Rewind - 2008 National Championship | Burke, McMillon commit


20 Jul 2020

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2008 was a season of high expectations for Gator football. With returning Heisman Trophy quarterback Tim Tebow, and a roster filled with future NFL ta...

Championship Rewind - 2006 National Championship

14 Jul 2020

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Following a one-loss regular season, and SEC Championship Game victory, the Gators would face Heisman Trophy winning QB Troy Smith and an Ohio State B...

Florida in the College Football Playoff?

07 Jul 2020

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Expectations for the Gators 2020 season are pretty high, but many out there still pick Florida to be on the outside looking in as far as the College F...

While not elite, Florida has talent for a title run in 2020

01 Jul 2020

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Florida’s roster may not get lauded as much as Alabama’s and Georgia’s, but pundits see there’s still plenty of talent for the Gators. David W...

Making the case for Florida or Georgia in 2020

24 Jun 2020

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A clear front runner in the SEC East is in question for the first time in a few seasons. Recently, Georgia has been the leader in the division, but ma...

Recruiting update as Wilcoxson, Mitchell, Young commit to Florida

21 Jun 2020

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It’s been an eventful few days for the Gators on the recruiting trail as defensive backs Kamar Wilcoxson, Dakota Mitchell, and Jordan Young commit t...

2020 preview magazines like Florida to capture SEC East

17 Jun 2020

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One of the biggest questions for the 2020 college football season is if Florida can beat Georgia and capture the SEC East? If annual preseason magazin...

Players return to campus | This or that


10 Jun 2020

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The Florida Gators football program is back on campus for voluntary workouts and taking the first step in getting ready for a football season this fal...

Lorenzo Lingard eligible | 2020 Opponent Whiparound - Part 2

31 May 2020

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One of the biggest areas for improvement for the Gators in 2020 is the running game and that position received some great news as transfer Lorenzo Lin...

Charles Montgomery commits to UF | Football team back on campus in June


24 May 2020

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The Gators add a versatile weapon to their commit list as four-star athlete Charles Montgomery commits to Florida over Maryland. Join David Waters as ...

Stewart Reese transfers to Florida

17 May 2020

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One of the bigger questions facing the 2020 Florida Gators is how can they improve in the run game? In comes Mississippi State, grad transfer offensiv...

2020 Opponent Whiparound - Part 1

12 May 2020

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With no spring football practice around the country, not only did we miss seeing the Gators, but we also missed all the storylines following Florida's...