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Florida vs Tennessee Preview

22 Sep 2021

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Florida looks to bounce back from their first loss of the season as Tennessee rolls into Gainesville for a Saturday night tilt. David Waters is joined...

Instant Reaction to Florida's 2022 schedule

22 Sep 2021

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David Waters reacts to the Gators' 2002 football schedule headlined by a heavy start to the season at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

No moral victories for Florida as they look towards Tennessee

21 Sep 2021

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Gator Nation is still abuzz after Florida's 31-29 loss to top-ranked Alabama. While there are a lot of positives Florida can take away from a close lo...

Twitter Spaces Chat - Week 3 Recap

20 Sep 2021

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We're hearing from Gators Breakdown listeners after Florida's 31-29 loss vs Alabama. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingca...

Florida vs Alabama Game Review

19 Sep 2021

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Florida suffers their first loss of the season 31-29 at the hands of the Alabama Crimson Tide. In what was labeled as a "measuring stick" game, the Ga...

Twitter Spaces Chat - Week 3 | Florida vs Alabama

17 Sep 2021

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

Florida vs Alabama Preview

15 Sep 2021

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The top-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide travel to Gainesville to battle the Florida Gators in what can be a career-defining win for head coach Dan Mullen....

Alabama "a good measuring stick" for Florida

14 Sep 2021

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The game Gator Nation has been waiting for is here as the Gators host Alabama Crimson Tide this Saturday. Dan Mullen says this game is a good "measuri...

Twitter Spaces Chat - Week 2 Wrap Up

13 Sep 2021

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We're hearing from Gators Breakdown listeners and their thoughts after Florida's 42-20 win vs USF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Florida vs USF Game Review

12 Sep 2021

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Florida gets their second win of the season 42-20 over the USF Bulls, but the same questions about the quarterback position still linger as Anthony Ri...

Twitter Spaces Chat - Week 2 vs USF

10 Sep 2021

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

Florida vs USF Preview

08 Sep 2021

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Florida travels to Tampa to take on the USF Bulls in what should be an easy win for the Gators. Even with a predicted blow-out win, plenty of storylin...

All eyes on UF QB situation

07 Sep 2021

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As Florida starts their preparation ahead of Saturday's game vs USF, the conversation of QB play is already the hot topic among, and outside, of Gator...

Twitter Spaces Chat - Week 1 Wrap Up vs FAU

06 Sep 2021

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We're hearing from Gators Breakdown listeners and their thoughts after Florida's 35-14 win vs FAU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Florida vs FAU Game Review

05 Sep 2021

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The first game of the 2021 season is in the books, but it didn't go the way many thought it would for the Gators. Quarterback Emory Jones didn't have ...

Florida vs FAU Preview

01 Sep 2021

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Florida's first opponent of the season will be an experienced one. The FAU Owls will roll into Gainesville Saturday night to take on the Gators with m...

2021 Kickoff | Season predictions

31 Aug 2021

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It's been a secretive spring and fall, but it's finally game week for the 2021 Gators! David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) to tak...

Twitter Spaces Chat - Aug. 27

27 Aug 2021

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"Emory is the No. 1 QB" | Communication a focus in the secondary

26 Aug 2021

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Florida QB Coach, Garrick McGee, left very little doubt when discussing the QBs, "Emory is the number one quarterback." David Waters is joined by Neil...

Florida's impact on the 2021 CFP race | Special Guest - Ben Troupe

25 Aug 2021

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The Gators aren't a trendy CFP pick like they were last season, but ESPN says Florida can still impact the CFP race this season. David Waters and Will...

Final 2021 scrimmage news and notes

24 Aug 2021

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The Gators have reached the final week of fall camp and held the team's final scrimmage this past Sunday in prep for the 2021 season. David Waters has...

Offensive line building toward confidence

23 Aug 2021

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There's going to be change in Florida's offense for the 2021 season. After a couple of seasons relying on the passing attack to carry that side of the...

UF RBs "not a one man show"

19 Aug 2021

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Florida definitely has no shortage of running backs heading into the 2021 season, but in order to get on the field, the coaches are looking for more t...

Mullen breaks down Jones and Richardson

18 Aug 2021

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Florida head coach Dan Mullen doesn't shy away from saying he has two capable QBs in leading the Florida offense in 2021. It's Emory Jones' job, but M...

Defense controls first scrimmage | Lightsey commits

16 Aug 2021

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The trend from spring football continues into the first scrimmage of fall camp. The Florida defense showed up and showed out in the team's first fall ...

Wrapping up fall camp week one | CB Jaydon Hill out for season

12 Aug 2021

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The first week of 2021 fall camp is coming to a close for the Gators and the week is ending with the unfortunate news of CB Jaydon Hill tearing his AC...

Versatile linebackers key to Florida's defense | Pick Six Previews

11 Aug 2021

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Christian Robinson says "versatility" is what he look for in a linebacker for the University. In today's college football, players need to be able to ...

Emory Jones "here now" | Brewster building complete TEs

10 Aug 2021

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It's finally Emory Jones turn to lead the Gators offense. While he admits he didn't think it would take this long, Jones is ready. David Waters breaks...

Defense creating "synergy" | Elijah Blades transferring to UF

09 Aug 2021

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If Florida's defense is going to rebound from a disappointing 2020 season, the group will have to come together much better than they did last season....

2021 Fall Camp Preview

06 Aug 2021

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Hear from Dan Mullen and players as they prepare for the 2021 season. Fall camp will have a few position battles that will be key to the Gators' seaso...

Weeding through conference expansion and NIL

04 Aug 2021

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There are still a lot of questions for the popular off the field topics of conference expansion and name, image, and likeness. David Waters is joined ...

Gibbs, Cottrell, and Gibson commit | Friday Night Lights recap

02 Aug 2021

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David Waters is joined by Zach Goodall (Sports Illustrated All Gators) to discuss the commitments of Terrance Gibbs (RB, '22), Raymond Cottrell (WR, '...

Can expectations still be high in a “rebuilding year?”

28 Jul 2021

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"Rebuilding year" mostly has a negative connotation when discussing an upcoming season for a team. While the Gators have a talented roster, many are s...

Florida picked 2nd in the SEC East | Bama picked to win SEC

23 Jul 2021

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There was very little drama when the SEC media made their predictions for the 2021 season. It was a foregone conclusion that Alabama would win the SEC...

Gators in a "positive area" | OU, Texas in the SEC?

22 Jul 2021

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LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! SEC Media Days is surely ending with a bang. Join David Waters as he wraps up coverage from SEC Media Days. Florida head coach Dan...

Different on offense, attitude on defense. Reaction from SEC Media Days

20 Jul 2021

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Dan Mullen, Zach Carter, and Ventrell Miller made their way to Birmingham, Alabama for the 2021 edition of SEC Media Days. While the Gators are the re...

TOTD - Zach Carter and Ventrell Miller heading to SEC Media Days

15 Jul 2021

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LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! This year's SEC Media Days will look a little different than year's past as far as the Florida Gators go. Only two players, instea...

Are we sure Florida's defense will rebound?

14 Jul 2021

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It's been said many times that Florida's defense can't be any worse in 2021 compared to the 2020 defense. On the surface, Florida's defense in 2018 an...

TOTD - Florida not ranked by Phil Steele

12 Jul 2021

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Phil Steele's preseason college football magazine is the go-to choice for many college football fans and analysts. One glaring omission from many fans...

TOTD - Emory Jones' rank in the SEC

08 Jul 2021

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This 'Thought of the Day" comes in form of a question on YouTube from Kody Sprague. Kody asks, "Do you think Emory Jones is in the top 3 QB in the SEC...

Nick and Monica Evers

07 Jul 2021

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University of Florida 2022 QB commit, Nick Evers, and his mother, Monica Evers, hop on Gators Breakdown. Join David Waters and the Evers for a unique ...

Thought of the Day - Nick Evers' Elite 11 Performance

06 Jul 2021

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Gators 2022 QB commit Nick Evers took part in the Elite 11 QB competition along with many of the nation's top QBs. David Waters is joined by SI's Zach...

Thought of the Day - Name, Image, and Likeness

01 Jul 2021

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David Waters explains the details inside Name, Image Likeness and shares his thoughts about what it means for college football and Florida. JOIN Gator...

Florida will rely on many transfers in 2021

30 Jun 2021

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The transfer portal has changed the way college coaches build a roster. Since, Dan Mullen has arrived in Gainesville, he has had a lot of success with...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...