It’s safe to say the Florida Gators’ defense struggled in 2020. For the first time in the Dan Mullen era, Florida’s defense ranked outside the top 50 in total defense (No. 74). The Gators allowed 30.83 points per game, a far cry from 2019’s total of 15.46. Additionally, they allowed …
Read More »2020 NFL Two-Round Mock Draft
Even though it has been nearly a month since all sports have been canceled or postponed, the NFL draft has given writers and fans plenty to talk about. After a year where rookies like A.J. Brown and Nick Bosa helped their team get to the playoffs, NFL teams will be …
Read More »Former Gators look to shine in Indianapolis
Eight former Gators will be making the trip up to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis this week to participate in the NFL combine. Running back Lamichael Perine, wide receivers Tyrie Cleveland, Van Jefferson and Freddie Swain received invites from the offensive side of the ball. On the defensive side, the …
Read More »Gators Look for Sweet Finish in Orange Bowl
As this decade is set to wind down, the Florida Gator football team looks to accomplish a feat they haven’t attained since the start of the decade. The Gators look to capture the team’s first 11-win season since 2012 in the 2019 Capital One Orange Bowl. Standing in Florida’s way …
Read More »Gator Defense Locked in on Bryce Perkins
Gators linebacker David Reese had high praise for Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins. “He’s probably one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in college football.” Because of Perkins’ big-play ability with either his arm or his legs, the Florida defense knows they need him down. When speaking to the media on Saturday, …
Read More »Grantham Expects Defensive Improvements Following LSU Loss
What Went Wrong The No. 7 Florida Gators fell to the No. 5 LSU Tigers 42-28 on Saturday, Oct. 12. The Gators had given up 57 total points heading into the matchup and ended up surrendering the most points since a 42-7 loss to Georgia on Oct. 28, 2017. The …
Read More »Gators’ Defense Looks to Bounce Back
It had been since the 2015 season that a Florida Gators defense allowed over 500 yards of total offense. Florida allowed 511 to the LSU Tigers this past Saturday in a 42-28 loss. The Gators were shredded both through the air and on the ground. LSU quarterback Joe Burrow had …
Read More »Rocky Toppled: Gators stomp the Vols
Prior to Florida’s game against Tennessee on Saturday, Kyle Trask entered Ben Hill Griffin Stadium by way of the Gator Walk — just as he does every home game. But this was different. Instead of smiling and high-fiving fans, Trask was smug. Emotionless. Locked in. Being the starting quarterback at …
Read More »Jonathan Greenard Believes The Team Still Has Things To Improve On
The Gators are three games in and already have 16 sacks on defense. A big contributor to that number is linebacker Jonathan Greenard standing at 6’3 and weighting 263 lb. He’s has made 2.5 sacks this year. However, Florida was only able to get one sack against their first SEC …
Read More »Florida lands talented linebacker Jon Greenard
The Florida Gators have added Jon Greenard, a graduate transfer who is expected to strengthen the talent on the defense. Greenard, who was previously playing at the University of Louisville, announced via Twitter that he would be transferring to play for the Gators. https://twitter.com/jongreenard7/status/1083136468363763713 Jon Greenard The 6-foot-4, 263-pound linebacker …
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