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Gators Breakdown: ELITE defender Jamonta Waller commits to the Florida Gators

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: ELITE defender Jamonta Waller commits to the Florida Gators

Jamonta Waller makes it seven 2024 commits for the Florida Gators in three days.

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Gators Breakdown: OL Mike Williams commits | Visit recap | Bowens flips, Simmons doesn’t

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: OL Mike Williams commits | Visit recap | Bowens flips, Simmons doesn’t

Florida grabs their first offensive line recruit for the class of 2024.

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Gators Breakdown: Where to turn after WR TJ Moore commits to Clemson

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Where to turn after WR TJ Moore commits to Clemson

A top in state target, TJ Moore, visits and then pledges to Clemson.

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Gators Breakdown: First Florida Gators ‘24 official visit weekend produces buzz, but no commits

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: First Florida Gators ‘24 official visit weekend produces buzz, but no commits

Upcoming visits in June will go a long way in fill out Florida's 2024 class.

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Gators Breakdown: Assessing Florida Gators 2024 targets ahead of crucial visits

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Assessing Florida Gators 2024 targets ahead of crucial visits

Upcoming visits in June will go a long way in fill out Florida's 2024 class.

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Gators Breakdown: The Florida Gators consistently inconsistent featuring Andy Staples

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: The Florida Gators consistently inconsistent featuring Andy Staples

David Waters and Andy Staples discuss how the Gators find themselves with inconsistent results.

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Gators Breakdown: OL Lyndell Hudson transferring to the Florida Gators

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: OL Lyndell Hudson transferring to the Florida Gators

Hudson Jr. is the fourth offensive linemen Florida has acquired through the transfer portal.

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Gators Breakdown: Up and down views on the 2023 Florida Gators | Recruiting update

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Up and down views on the 2023 Florida Gators | Recruiting update

There are some differing opinions on the 2023 Gators coming out of spring practice.

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Gators Breakdown: The Florida Gators grab commitment from four star WR Izaiah Williams

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: The Florida Gators grab commitment from four star WR Izaiah Williams

Izaiah Williams becomes the eighth commitment in the class of 2024.

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Gators Breakdown: Gators WR Ja’Quavion Fraziars says WRs are ready to take next step with more opportunity

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Gators WR Ja’Quavion Fraziars says WRs are ready to take next step with more opportunity

Veterans and freshman are competing for open wide receiver spots

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Gators Breakdown: Antwaun Powell-Ryland and Xzavier Henderson enter transfer portal

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Antwaun Powell-Ryland and Xzavier Henderson enter transfer portal

Powell-Ryland and Henderson were expected to be contributors for the 2023 Gators.

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Gators Breakdown: Questions for the Florida Gators after spring ‘23

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Questions for the Florida Gators after spring ‘23

Dave and Will answer questions on the UF quarterbacks and transfer portal.

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Gators Breakdown: 4-star RB Kahnen Daniels commits to the Florida Gators

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: 4-star RB Kahnen Daniels commits to the Florida Gators

Filsaime is the seventh commit of Florida's 2024 recruiting class

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Gators Breakdown: 4-star RB Kahnen Daniels commits to the Florida Gators

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: 4-star RB Kahnen Daniels commits to the Florida Gators

Kahnen Daniels is the sixth commitment for the class of 2024

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Gators Breakdown: The Florida Gators have “unbelievable competition” among linebackers | Spring visits and commits?

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: The Florida Gators have “unbelievable competition” among linebackers | Spring visits and commits?

Florida's LB room has more depth than it has had in quite some time.

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Gators Breakdown: Spring Q&A from the Billy Napier Speaking Tour with the Clay County Gator Club

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Spring Q&A from the Billy Napier Speaking Tour with the Clay County Gator Club

David answers questions on the Florida QBs, running game, and more

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Gators Breakdown: Expectations are higher for the defensive front of the Florida Gators

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Expectations are higher for the defensive front of the Florida Gators

Sean Spencer and Mike Peterson share roles in coaching, developing the defensive front

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Gators Breakdown: Micah Mazzccua intends to transfer from Florida? | DJ Lagway on campus with elite WR Jeremiah Smith

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Micah Mazzccua intends to transfer from Florida? | DJ Lagway on campus with elite WR Jeremiah Smith

Micah Mazzccua recently transferred from Baylor to be an instant contributor along the offensive line

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Gators Breakdown: Get to know Florida Gators QB commit DJ Lagway

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Get to know Florida Gators QB commit DJ Lagway

The Class of 2024 takes center stage now for the Florida Gators headlined by five star quarterback DJ Lagway.

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Gators Breakdown: Florida Gators 2023 class is in the books. How does it compare?

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Florida Gators 2023 class is in the books. How does it compare?

The Florida Gators’ Class of 2023 is now officially in the books as far as high school recruits go.

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Gators Breakdown: Early look at the 2023 Florida Gators | Micah Mazzccua transfers to UF

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Early look at the 2023 Florida Gators | Micah Mazzccua transfers to UF

The 2022 football season comes to a close with the rival Georgia Bulldogs winning back-to-back National Championships. With that, the page turns to the 2023 season and one that doesn’t look too promising for the Florida Gators.

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Gators Breakdown: Transfer DT Cam’Ron Jackson commits to Florida | Rashad Torrence declares for NFL Draft

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Transfer DT Cam’Ron Jackson commits to Florida | Rashad Torrence declares for NFL Draft

The Florida Gators pick up a big need along the defensive line as Memphis transfer, Cam’Ron Jackson, pledges to Florida.

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Gators Breakdown: What did we learn about the Gators in Napier’s first season? | Early Signing Period Preview

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: What did we learn about the Gators in Napier’s first season? | Early Signing Period Preview

Florida finishes Billy Napier’s first season at 6-7 and there are many more questions than answers after a disappointing finish.

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Gators Breakdown: Big finish coming for the Florida Gators Class of 2023?

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Big finish coming for the Florida Gators Class of 2023?

Florida has hosted many big time recruiting targets the last couple of weekends and the reviews have been great.

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Gators Breakdown: Elite 2024 QB DJ Lagway commits to the Florida Gators

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Elite 2024 QB DJ Lagway commits to the Florida Gators

Florida picks up one of their biggest commitments in quite some time from elite 2024 quarterback DJ Lagway.

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Gators Breakdown: Richardson, Dexter declare for NFL while more Gators enter transfer portal

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Richardson, Dexter declare for NFL while more Gators enter transfer portal

The Florida Gators are going through massive roaster attrition as the 2022 season comes to a close. First, headlined by the NFL Draft departures of QB Anthony Richardson and DL Gervon Dexter. Add a slew of transfers and it is obvious Florida will be very active in the transfer portal.

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Gators Breakdown: Florida draws Oregon State in Las Vegas Bowl

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Florida draws Oregon State in Las Vegas Bowl

The Florida Gators (6-6) will head out west to take on the Oregon State Beavers (9-3) in the Las Vegas Bowl.

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Gators Breakdown: Wrapping-up the Florida Gators 2022 regular season

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Wrapping-up the Florida Gators 2022 regular season

The story of the 2022 Florida Gators under first-year head coach Billy Napier can surely be defined as “inconsistent.”

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Gators Breakdown: Inconsistent Florida looking to rebound against FSU

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Inconsistent Florida looking to rebound against FSU

The Florida Gators are licking their wounds after a loss to Vanderbilt, but need to rally for showdown versus Florida State on the horizon.

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Gators Breakdown: Florida falls to Vanderbilt 31-24

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Florida falls to Vanderbilt 31-24

After two straight wins for the Florida Gators, (6-5, 3-5) the 2022 season seemed to be turning a corner only for the Vanderbilt Commodores (5-6, 2-5) to ruin Florida’s turnaround.

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Gators Breakdown: Florida vs Vanderbilt 2022 Game Preview

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Florida vs Vanderbilt 2022 Game Preview

The Florida Gators (6-4, 3-4) head to Nashville for just the third true road game this season to take on the Vanderbilt Commodores (4-6, 1-5).

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Gators Breakdown: Florida rumbles over South Carolina 38-6

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Florida rumbles over South Carolina 38-6

Florida gets bowl eligible and puts up 374 rushing yards on their way to 38-6 victory over South Carolina.

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Gators Breakdown: Florida flips QB Jaden Rashada from Miami

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Florida flips QB Jaden Rashada from Miami

The Miami Hurricanes shock the college football recruiting world by gaining the commitment of the country’s top defender Cormani McClain over the Florida Gators.

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Gators Breakdown: Florida vs South Carolina 2022 Game Preview

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Florida vs South Carolina 2022 Game Preview

The Florida Gators (5-4, 2-4) host South Carolina (6-3, 3-3) for the last home game of the season and looking for bowl eligibility.

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Gators Breakdown: Strong second half lifts Gators 41-24 over Aggies

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Strong second half lifts Gators 41-24 over Aggies

The Florida Gators (5-4, 2-4) go on the road and use a strong second half to pull away from Texas A&M (3-6, 1-5) and get back in the win column with a 41-24 victory.

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Gators Breakdown: Florida vs Texas A&M 2022 Game Preview

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Florida vs Texas A&M 2022 Game Preview

The Florida Gators (4-4, 1-4) start the last month if the season with a trip to College Station, TX to take on Texas A&M (3-5, 1-4).

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Gators Breakdown: Georgia defeats Florida 42-20

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Georgia defeats Florida 42-20

Georgia opened up a big first half lead, that was just too much for Florida to overcome, en route to a 42-20 victory over the Gators.

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Gators Breakdown: Florida Gators vs Georgia Bulldogs 2022 Preview

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Florida Gators vs Georgia Bulldogs 2022 Preview

There’s a big opportunity for the Florida Gators this week as there’s a chance to beat a rival, and the number one ranked, Georgia Bulldogs.

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Gators Breakdown: Florida-Georgia with Ben Troupe | Kearney Commits | McClain decision looms

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Florida-Georgia with Ben Troupe | Kearney Commits | McClain decision looms

It’s a big week for Florida on and off the field. Saturday, the Gators take on the number one Georgia Bulldogs, but the celebrations have already started in recruiting as Florida has flipped OL Roderick Kearney from rival Florida State.

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Gators Breakdown: Recruiting update with Corey Bender | Cormani McClain, Qua Russaw, OL

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Recruiting update with Corey Bender | Cormani McClain, Qua Russaw, OL

With the Gators on a bye week, now is the perfect time to get caught up on the world of recruiting.

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Gators Breakdown: Florida falls short 45-35 to LSU

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Florida falls short 45-35 to LSU

Another offense faces Florida and has one of their best days of the season as LSU comes into The Swamp and shreds the Gators 45-35.

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Gators Breakdown: Florida Gators vs LSU Tigers 2022 Preview

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Florida Gators vs LSU Tigers 2022 Preview

It’s Florida vs LSU under the lights Saturday in Gainesville in, what should be, a closely contested matchup.

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Gators Breakdown: Florida Gators vs Missouri Tigers 2022 Preview

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Florida Gators vs Missouri Tigers 2022 Preview

The Gators get back into SEC play this week and looking for their first conference win of the season vs Missouri.

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Gators Breakdown: Depth chart changes for Florida ahead of Eastern Washington

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Depth chart changes for Florida ahead of Eastern Washington

After playing the nation’s toughest schedule so far, the Florida Gators may get a breather this Sunday vs Eastern Washington. Ahead of the matchup, Florida has some notable changes on the depth chart.

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Gators Breakdown: Napier emphasizes precision in Florida passing attack

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Napier emphasizes precision in Florida passing attack

The Gators passing attack, led by Anthony Richardson, has certainly lost its way the last two games. Head coach Billy Napier says its one of the points of emphasis this week heading into the road SEC opener against Tennessee.

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Gators Breakdown: Florida escapes 31-28 over USF

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Florida escapes 31-28 over USF

In what was supposed to be a “get right” game for Florida was anything but as USF gives Florida everything the Gators could handle. In the end Florida escapes with a 31-28 victory over the Bulls.

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Gators Breakdown: Chris Doering is a believer in Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Chris Doering is a believer in Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier

Gator Great wide receiver, and SEC Network Analyst, Chris Doering joins David Waters to discuss Florida’s 1-1 start to the season and why Doering is high on the process put forth by Billy Napier.

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Gators Breakdown: ‘It’s important for Florida to adjust, to adapt, to evolve’ Napier says after loss to Kentucky

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: ‘It’s important for Florida to adjust, to adapt, to evolve’ Napier says after loss to Kentucky

How the Gators respond after the loss to Kentucky can say a lot about how much different this Gators team is compared to the last.

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Gators Breakdown: SOUND OFF - Florida looking for two big wins in-a-row

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: SOUND OFF - Florida looking for two big wins in-a-row

David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a call-in style chat ahead of Florida’s SEC opener against Kentucky.

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Gators Breakdown: Florida vs Kentucky Game Preview

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Florida vs Kentucky Game Preview

The Gators will try to avoid a let down after the big victory over Utah last week as the Kentucky Wildcats come to Gainesville for the SEC opener.

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Gators Breakdown: Even after Gators big win, Napier ‘hopeful’ to see improvement vs Kentucky

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Even after Gators big win, Napier ‘hopeful’ to see improvement vs Kentucky

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier is pretty straightforward when assessing his team after their big win against Utah. “The Gators have a lot of work to do” moving forward, Napier says.

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Gators Breakdown: Florida Gators upset Utah 29-26

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Florida Gators upset Utah 29-26

The Billy Napier era as Florida Gators head coach starts off with a bang as the Gators upset seventh ranked Utah.

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Gators Breakdown: SOUND OFF - Florida releases depth chart vs Utah

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: SOUND OFF - Florida releases depth chart vs Utah

David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a call-in style chat ahead as Florida releases their depth chart ahead of Saturday’s matchup against Utah.

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Gators Breakdown: Napier says top 10 Utah a ‘healthy’ matchup for Florida | Over/Under | Superlatives

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Napier says top 10 Utah a ‘healthy’ matchup for Florida | Over/Under | Superlatives

The Florida Gators host No. 7 Utah for head coach Billy Napier’s first game and the head man thinks playing a “highly regarded” team to start the season is “healthy.”

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Gators Breakdown: Four star DL Will Norman commits to Florida

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Four star DL Will Norman commits to Florida

The Gators hit big on the recruiting trail for the second time on Saturday as four star defensive lineman Will Norman pledges to Florida.

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Gators Breakdown: Florida focusing on improving tackling and penalties | Gators not ranked in Coaches Poll

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Florida focusing on improving tackling and penalties | Gators not ranked in Coaches Poll

If the Gators are to improve from last season, two factors will come into play… tackling and penalties.

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Gators Breakdown: Napier’s first fall camp underway | Recruiting Recap

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Napier’s first fall camp underway | Recruiting Recap

Players have reported and the Florida Gators are ready to hit the practice field as fall camp gets started under first-year head coach Billy Napier.

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Gators Breakdown: Preview Magazines PT. 2 - Florida lacks top talent

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Preview Magazines PT. 2 - Florida lacks top talent

Gators Breakdown continues to dive into Athlon and Lindy’s college football preview magazines. While the publications think Florida will be improved from last season, they still see a team lacking top talent.

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Gators Breakdown: Preview magazines show an improved Florida

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Preview magazines show an improved Florida

The summer months are here and football is right around the corner! No better indication of that than college football preview magazines are on the shelves. The two most popular, Athlon and Lindy’s, both expect an improved Florida Gators squad under Billy Napier.

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Gators Breakdown: Evaluating Florida recruiting

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Evaluating Florida recruiting

The recruiting news cycle has been a roller coaster for Gators fans over the last week.

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Gators Breakdown: Edge rusher Isaiah Nixon commits to Florida | Rashada update

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Edge rusher Isaiah Nixon commits to Florida | Rashada update

Billy Napier gets his highest rated commit so far as Isaiah Nixon flips from UCF to Florida.

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Gators Breakdown: OL Tommy Kinsler commits to Florida | Who’s next?

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: OL Tommy Kinsler commits to Florida | Who’s next?

Billy Napier and the Gators pick up another offensive lineman to add to the Class of 2023 as Tommy Kinsler selects Florida fresh off an official visit.

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Gators Breakdown: Anthony Richardson realizes ‘I have to take control’ in becoming a leader for the Gators

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Anthony Richardson realizes ‘I have to take control’ in becoming a leader for the Gators

Anthony Richardson’s time is now and there’s a lot more on his plate as starting quarterback of the Gators.

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Gators Breakdown: Previewing the 2022 Florida Gators with Read & Reaction

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Previewing the 2022 Florida Gators with Read & Reaction

Let’s kickoff the 2022 college football preview season with the Read & Reaction: 2022 Florida Football Preview Magazine!

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Gators Breakdown: Donovan McMillon more confident in second season and new Gators defense

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Donovan McMillon more confident in second season and new Gators defense

Florida Gators safety, Donovan McMillon, heads into his second season more confident while the Gators adjust to a new defense under defensive coordinator Patrick Toney.

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Gators Breakdown: Transfer WR Ricky Pearsall commits to the Florida Gators

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Transfer WR Ricky Pearsall commits to the Florida Gators

Billy Napier and the Florida Gators get a late addition to the roster in the form of Arizona State transfer wide receiver Ricky Pearsall.

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Gators Breakdown: Lorenzo Lingard part of “consistent competition” in Florida Gators backfield

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Lorenzo Lingard part of “consistent competition” in Florida Gators backfield

Lorenzo Lingard has waited his time at Florida and 2022 looks to be the season we finally get to see more from the former five star running back.

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Gators Breakdown: Knijeah Harris, Creed Whittemore commit to the Gators

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Knijeah Harris, Creed Whittemore commit to the Gators

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

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Gators Breakdown: Florida Gators Recruiting Update - Decisions loom for top targets

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Florida Gators Recruiting Update - Decisions loom for top targets

With spring practice in the rearview mirror, it’s time to turn to recruiting for the Florida Gators.

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Gators Breakdown: Florida Gators 2022 NFL Draft Review and Lookahead

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Florida Gators 2022 NFL Draft Review and Lookahead

There were only three Gators selected in the 2022 NFL Draft a year after eight were drafted last year.

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Gators Breakdown: Questions after spring for the Florida Gators

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Questions after spring for the Florida Gators

Spring football has come and gone for the Florida Gators, but still plenty of questions remain.

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

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: The Gator Collective - Spring Standouts | Ben Troupe with Ventrell Miller

Gators Breakdown and The Gator Collective are teaming up to bring you a preview Gator Collective content!

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Gators Breakdown: Napier says Gators making progress in “unprecedented era”

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Napier says Gators making progress in “unprecedented era”

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

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Gators Breakdown: SOUND OFF- Patterson commits | Spring football ends

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: SOUND OFF- Patterson commits | Spring football ends

David Waters chats with Gators fans on newest Florida commit, Tyree Patterson, as well reviews spring football.

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Gators Breakdown: Spring Game Takeaways

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Gators QB Anthony Richardson shined and young players on defense made a name for themselves in Billy Napier’s first spring game as Florida head coach.

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Gators Breakdown: Spring Game Preview

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The Gators hit the field Thursday under the lights for the first spring game since 2019.

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Gators Breakdown: Florida’s second scrimmage produces too many penalties

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Florida’s second scrimmage produces too many penalties

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

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Gators Breakdown: Florida battling injuries and depth through first spring scrimmage

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Florida battling injuries and depth through first spring scrimmage

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 injuries add up.

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

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Mike Peterson happy to be home | Brenton Cox returns to take next step

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 develop into an all-around defender. Those two aspects of this Gators defense will go a long way in returning this defense to a standard Gators fans expect.

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Gators Breakdown: Spring Practice 2022 Q&A

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Spring Practice 2022 Q&A

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.

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Gators Breakdown: Napier sees improvement and pleased with QBs

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Napier sees improvement and pleased with QBs

The departure of Emory Jones clears up the the quarterback competition a bit this spring. Early on it seems Anthony Richardson and, Ohio State transfer, Jack Miller are separating themselves from the rest.

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Gators Breakdown: Fixing fundamentals key for Florida defense

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Fixing fundamentals key for Florida defense

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 Grantham. New Gators defensive coordinator, Patric Toney, says the turnaround for Florida’s defense starts with the fundamentals.

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Gators Breakdown: Florida Defense - Spring 2022 Preview

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Florida Defense - Spring 2022 Preview

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 program.

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Top 4: Biggest Spring practice position battles

Read full article: Top 4: Biggest Spring practice position battles

Gators Breakdown host Dave Waters looks at the top four defensive players to watch at Gators Spring practice.

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Top 4: Most important defensive players to watch in Spring practice

Read full article: Top 4: Most important defensive players to watch in Spring practice

Gators Breakdown host Dave Waters looks at the top four defensive players to watch at Gators Spring practice.

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Gators Breakdown: Florida Offense - Spring 2022 Preview

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Florida Offense - Spring 2022 Preview

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 football in the program.

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Gators Breakdown: Florida DC Patrick Toney’s defense

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Florida DC Patrick Toney’s defense

New Florida defensive coordinator, Patrick Toney, will call the plays for the Gators’ defense after holding the same title for only two seasons at Louisiana. In just those two short years, Toney has been labeled as a rising star in the coaching ranks.

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Gators Breakdown: Napier’s Offense

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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 does he prepare?

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Gators Breakdown: Top targets for the class of 2023

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Top targets for the class of 2023

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

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Gators Breakdown: Florida transitions to phase two of Napier’s plan

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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.”

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Gators Breakdown: The Gator Collective’s role in NIL

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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 Collective is leading the way.

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Gators Breakdown: Where Florida’s roster stands after NSD

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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.

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Gators Breakdown: National Signing Day 2022 Recap

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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 left on Florida’s board went elsewhere in a disappointing finish to Billy Napier’s first recruiting class.

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Gators Breakdown: Final push to National Signing Day

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National Signing Day is just a couple of days away and a strong finish is in the cards for Florida.

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

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Florida is heading into the final official visit weekend for the class of 2022 with some big recruiting battles left.

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

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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 visiting Gainesville this past weekend.

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Gators Breakdown: SOUND OFF - Valentino praises Spencer | Recruiting and staff hires

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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 defensive lineman Antonio Valentino shares his history with Gators new co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach, Sean Spencer.

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Gators Breakdown: Torrence, Kimber, Mitchell commit to Florida

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The first official visit weekend of 2022 for the Gators certainly paid off.

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

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There’s a lot going on behind the scenes for the transition of the Gators football program under Billy Napier.

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

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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.

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