Gators Breakdown
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Freshman OL Issiah Walker enters transfer portal | Florida loses recruiting momentum
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There's never a dull moment in Gator Nation and that rings true once again for this busy episode of Gators Breakdown. A true freshman will transfer an...
Gators still among nation's best for producing NFL players
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
By the time the final pick had been made, seven former Florida Gators had their name called during the 2020 NFL Draft. With those seven picks, the Gat...
CJ Henderson drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former Gators cornerback CJ Henderson was drafted ninth overall in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. David Waters is joined by News4Jax Sports An...
NFL Draft 2020 Preview
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The University of Florida churns out NFL prospects every year and 2020 will be no different. With the NFL Draft this coming week, the Gators could pla...
Ciatrick Fason conversation
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many Gators fans consider Catrick Fason one of the most underrated players in University of Florida football. Fason certainly left his mark, even in t...
Georgia is a must-win for Florida in 2020 | Trask vs Mond
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For all the success Dan Mullen has brought Florida in his first two seasons, one item is still missing… a win over the Georgia Bulldogs. David Water...
What makes Dan Mullen’s offense so effective?
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many college football pundits consider Florida head coach Dan Mullen one of the best offensive minds and developer of talent in all of college footbal...
Matt Wyatt conversation - Not surprised by Mullen’s success at Florida
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Mullen has had great success in his two seasons at Florida and that hasn’t gone unnoticed. David Waters is joined by Matt Wyatt (The Matt Wyatt ...
Nick Elksnis conversation | Where recruiting stands
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Gators are off to a great start for the 2021 recruiting class and that continued when Florida received their 14th commitment from Jacksonville's, ...
The Gator Panel - Impact of coronavirus outbreak for Gators football
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Gators Breakdown" and "Stadium and Gale" present another edition of The Gator Panel. Various Gators media members sound off on the coronavirus outbre...
Coronavirus impacts UF sports
14 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In an unprecedented move due to the coronavirus, the NCAA has canceled all remaining winter and spring sports. Also affected is spring practice for th...
Spring preview Q&A | Defense
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Spring practice is right around the corner for Florida and Gators Breakdown is answering your questions! This week on Gators Breakdown, David Waters i...
Spring preview Q&A | Offense
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Spring practice is right around the corner for Florida and Gators Breakdown is answering your questions! This week on Gators Breakdown, David Waters i...
Carlos Del Rio conversation | Experts tab 2020 class impactful
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The quarterback position gets all the headlines on the football field and that is no different in the world of recruiting either. Gators Breakdown is ...
Florida trending for top 2021 recruits
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Top talent from the states of Florida and Georgia made their way down to Orlando this past weekend to take part in the Rivals Camp Orlando. In that to...
Reports surface of Tim Brewster and Charlie Strong joining staff
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Larry Scott leaving for the head coaching position at Howard left a void on the coaching staff and it seems Florida has found their man to replace him...
National Signing Day 2020
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
National Signing Day didn’t necessarily go as planned for the Gators. Safety Avantae Williams spurned the Gators for the Hurricanes, but Florida did...
Cornelius Ingram discusses tight end position | 2020 Signing Day primer
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Reports from ESPN surfaced over the weekend that Howard University is hiring Florida tight ends coach Larry Scott for their head coaching position. Wi...
Defensive improvements for 2020 | Justin Shorter commits
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If the Gators are to make a College Football Playoff push in 2020, they can't rest on their laurels. As good as the 2019 season was with 11 wins, Flor...
Areas for improvement in 2020 | Offense
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If the Gators are to make a College Football Playoff push in 2020, they can't rest on their laurels. As good as the 2019 season was with 11 wins, Flor...
Early 2020 rankings have Florida firmly in top 10
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Florida finishes in the top 10 for the second consecutive season under Dan Mullen and with that come lofty expectations for the 2020 season. David Wat...
Wilson and Grimes return | Henderson and Lingard choose UF
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Gators get great news for the 2020 season with the recent announcements of Marco Wilson and Trevon Grimes returning for one more year. Not only di...
Orange Bowl Game Review | Florida 36 Virginia 28
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In his final game as a Florida Gator, Laminal Perine totals three touchdowns to lead Florida to a 36-28 victory over Virginia. David Waters is joined ...
Orange Bowl Preview
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Gators will go for their second straight New Year's Six Bowl win when they face Virginia in the Orange Bowl on December 30. Cavaliers' QB, Bryce P...
Early Signing Period 2020
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Mullen puts together another top-10 recruiting class for the 2020 cycle. The class includes studs on defense and top QB Anthony Richardson. David ...
2019 Early Signing Period Preview
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
24 commits are where the Gators sit heading into the start of Early Signing Period on Wednesday. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reacti...
Florida draws Virginia in the Orange Bowl
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After a 10-2 season, Florida makes its second straight New Year's Six Bowl and will play the Virginia Cavaliers in the Orange Bowl on December 30th. D...
Cole Cubelic on Florida’s remarkable 2019 season
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
SEC Network’s Cole Cubelic was in Gainesville last week covering the Gators for the FSU game and came away impressed from what he saw in the season ...
Feleipe Franks leaves his mark at Florida
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to discuss Franks’ legacy at Florida. Also, on this episode: TE Lucas Krull transferring...
Game Review | Florida 40 FSU 17
01 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For the second season in-a-row, Florida dismantles FSU, and this time it was under the lights on Senior Night for a 40-17 victory. David Waters is joi...
FSU Game Preview 2019
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
While this year’s matchup between Florida and Florida State isn’t big on the national scale, there’s still plenty of importance for the Gators t...
Seniors last chance to defend The Swamp
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When the 2019 seniors are introduced vs FSU Saturday night, they will do so as a group that are respected about as much as any. David Waters is joine...
An appreciation for Kyle Trask
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After years and years of waiting, Kyle Trask finally got his chance to be a starting QB at the University of Florida and is a big reason the Gators ar...
Game Review | Florida 23 Missouri 6
17 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the final SEC game of the 2019 season, Florida ends a two-game skid to Missouri. David Waters is joined by Will Sammon (The Athletic) to review the...
Missouri Game Preview 2019
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Gators travel to Columbia, MZ on Saturday for the last SEC game of the season and to try to stop a two-game skid to the Missouri Tigers. David Wa...
Vandy win was a glimpse into the future
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday’s win over Vanderbilt offered plenty of playing time for a few young Gators. Mohamoud Diabate, Ethan White, and Kaiir Elam headlined a glim...
Game Review | Florida 56 Vanderbilt 0
10 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gators get back in the win column with a dominating performance over the Vanderbilt Commodores. David Waters is joined by Will Sammon (The Athletic) t...
Vanderbilt Game Preview 2019
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Gators must put last week's loss to Georgia behind them as Vanderbilt comes to Gainesville. David Waters is joined by Chad Bishop (Senior Editor o...
Florida has to move on from Georgia loss
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For the second season in the row, the Dan Mullen led Gators will be coming off a disappointing loss to Georgia. Last year, the Gators didn’t respond...
Game Review | Georgia 24 Florida 17
03 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With a chance to take a commanding lead in the SEC East, Florida fell short to Georgia 24-17 in Jacksonville. David Waters is joined by Will Sammon (T...
Georgia Game Preview 2019
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's pretty much all on the line when No. 6 Florida and No. 8 get together Saturday in Jacksonville. The winner will pretty much wrap-up the SEC East ...
Is Georgia a must-win for Florida?
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The 2019 season started with the thought that Georgia was going to run away with winning the SEC East. The season has played out and Florida now has s...
Gator Panel | 2019 season so far
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"Gators Breakdown" and "Stadium and Gale" present the 2019 Gator Panel. Various Gators media members sound off on the Gators' 7-1 start to the 2019 se...
Gators are where they want to be
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“You’re heading into November in control of your own destiny and what’s going to happen. That’s where we want to be and where we’re expected...
Game Review | Florida 38 S.Carolina 27
20 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On a soggy Saturday in Columbia, SC, Kyle Trask overcomes a slow start as the Gators rebound for a 38-27 win over South Carolina. David Waters is join...
South Carolina Game Preview 2019
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Florida is coming off its first loss of the season while the Gamecocks are riding high after upsetting Georgia last week. David Waters is joined by Wi...
Optimism high even after loss to LSU
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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Game Reaction | LSU 42 Florida 28
13 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Florida suffers their first loss of the season in Baton Rouge to LSU 42-28. While all the attention was on the LSU passing game, it was the LSU run ga...
LSU Game Preview 2019
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There's always high drama when Florida and LSU get together and this one has the added value of being a top-10 matchup. David Waters is joined by form...
No time to slow down for Florida
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Gators started the season defining stretch the right way with a 24-13 victory over Auburn. Now, with that win, the stakes versus LSU only get bigg...
Game Reaction | Florida 24 Auburn 13
06 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Timely offense and suffocating defense leads to one of Florida's biggest win in years as the Gators defeat Auburn 24-13. David Waters is joined by Wil...
Auburn Game Preview 2019
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Two old-time SEC rivals get together for the first time since 2011. Florida and Auburn have a lot riding on this top-10 showdown that is sure to live ...
Perception of Florida can change vs Auburn
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It hasn't been the smoothest of 5-0 starts, but that's where the Gators are heading into the top 10 match-up with Auburn. Should the Gators defeat the...
Game Reaction | Florida 38 Towson 0
29 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Trask sets a record with 18 straight completions, and the defense pitches a shut-out, as the Gators defeat Towson 38-0 ahead of a brutal stretch....
Towson Game Preview 2019
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With the big October gauntlet looming, the Gators get a tune up game vs Towson. David Waters is joined by Olivia Granaiola, UF student and Read and Re...
A different looking 4-0 start
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Gators are a banged-up team right now, but that's not stopping them from progressing and winning games. The Gators have found a way to start 4-0, ...
Game Reaction | Florida 34 Tennessee 3
22 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When Florida and Tennessee lined up, it certainly didn't look like Kyle Trask was making his first start since high school. The Gators put one of thei...
Tennessee Game Preview
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tennessee hasn't had the best of starts this season, but they can redeem themselves with a win over rival Florida. David Waters is joined by Nathanael...
Trask and Jones prepared to be starters
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When the Gators take the field vs Tennessee, it won't be Feleipe Franks taking the snaps. After the Franks' injury, Kyle Trask will look to make his f...
Game Reaction | Florida 29 Kentucky 21
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Florida travels to Kentucky and escapes with a 29-21 victory, but at a cost. Feleipe Franks gets injured and will miss the rest of the 2019 season. Da...
Kentucky game preview
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Florida’s 31-game winning streak over Kentucky came to an end last year. Now, the Gators are hoping to start a new streak Saturday night in Lexingto...
Florida needs to fix the little things before Kentucky
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
While a 45-point win over UT Martin was what the Gators needed to do, there is still plenty to fix with SEC schedule starting this week at Kentucky. ...
Game Reaction | Florida 45 UT Martin 0
08 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Gators did what they were supposed to do versus an over-matched opponent... Blow that team out. David Waters is joined by Will Sammon from The Ath...
Florida falls in polls | UT-Martin preview
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Florida will take the field vs Tennessee-Martin after falling slightly in the Amway Coaches Poll and AP Poll. As a prohibitive favorite, the Gators ju...
Florida's rivals and division foes have rough first week
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A week after Florida had a close 24-20 win over Miami, several rivals and division foes lose their first games in inexplicable fashion. David Waters t...
It was one game, and it was a Florida win
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Expectations were high heading into Florida’s opener vs Miami. To many, those expectations were not met. David Waters is joined by Will Miles, from ...
Game Reaction | Florida 24 Miami 20
25 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It wasn’t pretty, but Florida survives a scare from Miami to open the 2019 season. David Waters is joined by Will Sammon, from The Athletic, as the ...
Miami game preview | Andrew Ivins, Chad Wilson, Bill King
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
All eyes will be on Orlando as the Gators take on the new look Miami Hurricanes in a Week Zero. match-up. David Waters is joined by Andrew Ivins, from...
Game week is here | Season picks
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The wait is over and game week for Florida vs Miami is finally here to kick-off the 2019 season. On this episode of Gators Breakdown, David Waters is ...
2019 Gator Panel
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gators Breakdown and Stadium and Gale present the 2019 Gator Panel. Hectic off-season headlines and outlook for the 2019 season are discussed. Featu...
Opponent Preview - SC, UGA, VAN, MIZ
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The final part of Gators Breakdown's opponent previews feature the last four SEC teams on the schedule: South Carolina, Georgia, Vanderbilt, and Misso...
Opponent Preview - UK, UT, AU, LSU
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Part two of Gators Breakdown opponent previews feature the first four SEC teams on the schedule: Kentucky, Tennessee, Auburn, and LSU. David Waters is...
Florida dismisses John Huggins
11 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After weeks or rumors and speculation, Florida defensive back, John Huggins, has been dismissed from the football program. David Waters is joined by Z...
Former Georgia Bulldog, Brenton Cox, transferring to Florida
10 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
2018 5-star Georgia signee, Brenton Cox, entered the NCAA Transfer Portal earlier this week and has enrolled at the University of Florida. David Water...
Opponent Preview - Miami and FSU
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gators Breakdown kicks off our opponent previews with in-state rivals Miami and FSU. David Waters is joined by Mark Rogers, of Mark Rogers TV, to brea...
What does Florida need to prove in 2019?
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's nothing new... Florida has one of the toughest schedules in the country. From opening the season vs Miami, a brutal mid-season stretch, and closi...
Expect another jump on offense; Tre’Vez Johnson conversation
04 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pick Six Previews is rated as the “most accurate” preview in the nation for college football. Founder of Pix Six Previews, Brett Ciancia, joins Da...
2019 fall camp starts; FNL brings new commits
28 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The 2019 edition of fall camp is underway for the Gators. Practices were held all weekend as the Gators get ready to start the season early vs Miami. ...
UF picked second in the SEC East. Best case, worst case scenario.
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It came as no surprise last week, the college football media pegged Florida to finish behind Georgia in the SEC East. Given that we know there is some...
2019 SEC Media Days
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After taking the show on the road to Atlanta last year, SEC Media Days returns to Birmingham, Alabama for the 2019 edition. Gators head coach Dan Mull...
Areas the Gators can improve for 2019
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As successful as the 2018 season was for Dan Mullen and the Gators, there are a few areas the Gators must improve for a better 2019. David Waters is j...
Phil Steele previews the 2019 Gators
30 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The one and only Phil Steele hops on Gators Breakdown as his magazine is hitting store shelves across the country. Steele joins David Waters and answe...
Florida lands three commitments.; Doering says fans can be ‘cautiously optimistic.’
23 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It was a busy weekend in Gainesville as the Gators land three commitments for the class of 2020. Also, News4Jax sports anchor/reporter, Brian Jackson,...
Key players for an even bigger 2019
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There is a lot of experience coming back for the Gators and many of them looking to make significant impact for the 2019 season. On this episode of Ga...
Navigating through the SEC East
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
All of Florida's three losses last season came at the hands of SEC East teams. If there is one area to improve upon in 2019, it's to get better play a...
Florida has one of the SEC's best rosters
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gators Breakdown wraps-up its look at the college football preview magazines by diving into a look at the talent on Florida's roster. David Waters is ...
Florida gets love from preview magazines
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of year where college football preview magazines are on store shelves. Both Athlon Sports and Lindy's Sports forecast a successful 2019...
Is Franks one of the SEC’s best QBs?; Recruiting update
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Feleipe Franks had quite the turnaround in year one under Dan Mullen. With a late season surge, fans are wondering just how much more Franks can progr...
Putting a bow on the Chris Steele saga
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the days after Chris Steele put his name in the transfer portal, the reasons for his departure were questioned. Some things found just didn't add u...
The fallout of Chris Steele's decision to transfer
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The last week in Florida football has been one to forget. Chris Steele entering the transfer portal is just the last in a string of events that have G...
Assessing recruiting after Demarkcus Bowman commits to Clemson
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Lakeland, FL running back, Demarkcus Bowman caused a stir last Friday after he committed to Clemson over Florida. David Waters is joined by Will Miles...
Expectations for Florida in 2019; NFL Draft review
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On the heels of spring practice, and an unexpected 10-win season, expectations for Florida are rising in year two under Dan Mullen. Are those high exp...
Florida's 2019 College Football Playoff chances
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
ESPN has released their "Playoff Predictor" and Florida is one of the favorites for the College Football Playoff. David Waters is joined by Will Miles...
The Gator Panel reviews 2019 spring football
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Gator Panel is back together to give their takes on the happenings of spring football. David Waters is joined by other media members to discuss Fe...
2019 Spring Game Review
14 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On a sunny, fun-filled day in The Swamp, Feleipe Franks concludes the 2019 spring with another impressive showing as the Gators offense put up firewor...
Spring Game Preview - Anthony Richardson Commits
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Fans get their first look at the 2019 Gators when the team takes the field for The Orange and Blue Debut on Saturday. David Waters is joined by Wil...
Spring scrimmage yields little consistency for the Florida offense
31 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Florida held their first scrimmage of the spring last Thursday evening and the results were a mixed bag. After a fast start for the first team offense...
Feleipe Franks is confident and in control
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Through the second week of spring practice, it is clear, this is the best Feleipe Franks has ever looked in a Gators uniform. Confidence, accuracy, co...
Mullen at Jacksonville Gator Gathering uncut
21 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Mullen meets with the media ahead of a speaking engagement for fans, friends, and boosters of the Florida football program. David Waters was in at...
Gators are growing more than learning this spring
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After a successful 2018 season, Florida players and coaches have a better understanding of each other. With many key pieces returning for 2019, there ...