Gators Breakdown

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 well. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) to discuss just how far the Gators are. Also, the two share their first thoughts on the Cotton Bowl matchup vs Oklahoma. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Waters is joined by Nick de la Torre (Gators Territory) and Graham Hall (Gainesville Sun) to look back at the Gators effort and just how close they were in upsetting Alabama. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 highlight the first portion of Florida’s 2021 signing class. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. After the latest CFP rankings revealed Florida at no.7, there’s been a renewed possibility of a playoff berth with a win over Alabama. David Waters is joined by Kevin Hagan as the two discuss what Alabama brings to the table in Atlanta. David also breaks down the game from his view. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) as they discuss the fallout of the loss to LSU and the need to try and move on as Alabama looms. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 LSU 37-34. David Waters is joined by Nick de la Torre (Gators Territory) and Graham Hall (Gainesville Sun) to review and react to the Gators’ poor showing. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Championship last season. David Waters is joined by Blake Ruffino (Are You Serious Sports) to preview everything that has went wrong on, and off the field, for the 2020 Tigers. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) as they break down the Florida running game and discuss how much Florida needs to stick with it vs LSU and Alabama. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Volunteers. David Waters is joined by Nick de la Torre (Gators Territory) to review the lackluster performance by the Gators. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 be a game that could go a long way in determining the SEC East this season. It can for the Florida side as the Gators can claim the SEC East with a victory. David Waters is joined by Jayson Swain (The Swain Event) to preview the Tennessee Volunteers and how things just haven’t gone right for the Vols this season. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 capture their first SEC East crown since 2016 because of the leadership on the team. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) to take a look at these resilient Gators. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Torre (Gator Country) and Graham Hall (Gainesville Sun) to take a look at the Gators’ seventh win of the season. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 his first loss as head coach of Florida. David Waters is joined by Kevin McGuffey (Last Word on College Football) to preview the Wildcats. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Championship, possibly more. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) to break down the main issues on defense and offer their thoughts on the problems. Also, with Kyle Pitts returning this week, the two take a look at the performance of the tight end group in his absence. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Hall (Gainesville Sun) to review and react to Florida’s 38-17 victory over the Commodores. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Chad Bishop (Senior Editor of Athletic Communications– Vanderbilt University) to preview the Vanderbilt Commodores. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Gator Panel includes: David Waters - Gators Breakdown Dan Thompson - Stadium and Gale Corry "Unkle Silk" Knowles - Stadium and Gale Cornelius Ingram - Gators TE 2004-07 James Di Virgilio - Gator Nation Football Podcast Allen Williams - Gator Nation Football Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 is doing, the rest of the country is just now starting to come around. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) and Bill Sikes to take a deep dive into Trask’s play so far this season. Also, the trio will discuss Bill’s latest work as he breaks down the relationship between individual All-SEC football players and teams that win SEC Championships. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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's big night and the defense's up and down showing. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. David Waters is joined by Pat Jenkins (The Hill with Pat Jenkins) to preview the Razorbacks as they travel to The Swamp to take on the Gators. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 (ReadandReaction.com) as the two discuss what the win over Georgia means as the Gators move forward and accomplish more of their goals for the season. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 joined by Nick de la Torre (Gator Country) and Graham Hall (Gainesville Sun) to review how the Gators turned the tide in the rivalry behind Kyle Trask’s big day and an improving defense. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Mullen has brought the Florida program back to national relevances with only one step remaining… beat Georgia. David Waters is joined by, former Gators great WR and SEC Network analyst, Chris Doering to preview the big, top-10 matchup. Also, Robert Steltenpohl, hops on to dive even deeper to the game and gives a Georgia perspective. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to take a look at the stakes of this year’s game and what the Gators did on the field this past week to carry over into the game. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 (Gator Country) and Graham Hall (Gainesville Sun) to review the defense’s finest performance of the season while the offense found their way after a slow start. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 for certain, Florida is playing and improving Missouri team coming off two straight wins. David Waters is joined by Gabe DeArmond (Power Mizzou – Rivals) to preview the Missouri Tigers. Also, Dave shares listeners expectations for the game. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Bender (Gators Territory – Rivals) to break down the commitment of Williams and how Florida might finish off the 2021 class. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will the Gators’ offense stay hot? Can the defense turn things around? Those are questions surrounding Florida after the team was hit hard by COVID-19. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction), Neil Blackmon (Saturday Down South), and Malik Grady as the group discusses the outlook for Florida’s season after the outbreak. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With no game again this week, David Waters takes questions from Gators Breakdown YouTube watchers. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All the headlines from Florida’s COVID situation culminated this past Saturday when Dan Mullen announced he had tested positive for the virus. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) as the two discuss the COVID situation and the fallout from it. Also, while the Florida offense is among the nation’s best, Dave and Will nit-pick that side of the ball for even more improvement. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at Gators Breakdown | eBay Stores Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 LSU is being postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak. David Waters is joined by Graham Hall (Gainesville Sun) take a look at the events that led up to the announcement what the future may hold for the Gators' 2020 season. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Third and Grantham” is an often used term when describing Florida defensive coordinator Todd Grantham. After another dismal performance on 3rd down vs Texas A&M last week, the term is only getting used more by fans and rivals alike. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) to take a look at the issues on 3rd down for the Gators and also what the history shows us about Grantham’s struggles in that department. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 joined by Nick de la Torre (Gator Country) and Graham Hall (Gainesville Sun) to review what went wrong on defense and another outstanding showing on offense. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Cole Thompson (Locked On Aggies Podcast) to preview the Aggies. Jimbo Fisher and Kellen Mond lead an offense that can give the Gators’ defense more fits. Kyle Trask looks to continue his great year vs a defense that struggled to stop Alabama’s high-flying attack last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 sides of the ball. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) to look at the closing issues, especially on defense, and other issues as the Gators move ahead to Texas A&M. This episode of Gators Breakdown is brought to you by MyBookie. Bet this football season, use promo code “GATORS” and get a free $20 wager on your first deposit at http://bit.ly/MYB-GatorsBreakdown Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Graham Hall (Gainesville Sun) to review the up and down day. The offense had another fine showing while the defense showed a little improvement, but still left a lot to be desired. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 keep the passing game flying and to have a bounce back performance on defense. David Waters is joined by Will Gunter (Co-host of The Early Game on 107.5 The Game in Columbia, SC) to preview the Gamecocks. David also shares listeners thoughts on the matchup. This episode of Gators Breakdown is brought to you by MyBookie. Bet this football season, use promo code “GATORS” and get a free $20 wager on your first deposit at http://bit.ly/MYB-GatorsBreakdown Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 defense taking those criticisms. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to take another look back at all the success on offense as well as what issues can be corrected on defense. This episode of Gators Breakdown is brought to you by MyBookie. Bet this football season, use promo code “GATORS” and get a free $20 wager on your first deposit at http://bit.ly/MYB-GatorsBreakdown Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Torre (Gator Country) and Graham Hall (Gainesville Sun) to review the offensive explosion in Oxford as well as a disappointing day on the defensive side of the ball. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 will travel to Oxford, MS to kickoff the 2020 season and Lane Kiffin’s debut as Rebels head coach. David Waters is joined by Jake Evans (The Rebel Walk) to preview Gators vs Rebels and what we may see from the new look Ole Mis squad. This episode of Gators Breakdown is brought to you by MyBookie. Bet this football season, use promo code “GATORS” and get a free $20 wager on your first deposit at http://bit.ly/MYB-GatorsBreakdown Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 against Ole Miss on Saturday in a season of high expectations for the Gators David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to have a look at the new look Rebels with Lane Kiffin roaming the sidelines. Also, the two make some season predictions along the way. This episode of Gators Breakdown is brought to you by MyBookie. Bet this football season, use promo code “GATORS” and get a $20 wager with your first deposit at http://bit.ly/MYB-GatorsBreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about what should be an exciting football season. Members break down both sides of the ball and throw out some predictions as well. Participants for this edition of "The Gator Panel" are: David Waters - Gators Breakdown Dan Thompson - Stadium and Gale Zach Abolverdi - Gators Territory Graham Hall - Gainesville Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 transfer Justin Shorter received clearance to play for the 2020 Gators. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to discuss the wide receiver group and what they’re looking for with Shorter now in the mix. Also, Dave and Will answer questions submitted by listeners as the season is just over a week away. This episode of Gators Breakdown is brought to you by MyBookie. Bet this football season, use promo code “GATORS” and double your first deposit at http://bit.ly/MYB-GatorsBreakdown Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 David Waters as he discusses news and notes around the second scrimmage. Also, on this episode, David is joined by Denny Thompson from 6 Points QB Training and 1010 XL. Denny shares his thoughts on the QB room at Florida as well as what is going on at the QB position for Georgia. This episode of Gators Breakdown is brought to you by MyBookie. Bet this football season, use promo code “GATORS” and double your first deposit at http://bit.ly/MYB-GatorsBreakdown Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 performance in a scrimmage. All this is culminating in what can be a season to remember for Trask and the Gators. David Waters and Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) are joined by Clark Brooks (SECStatCat.com) to take a deep analytical look at Trask and what the rest of the Gators do well or need to improve on. Also, Dave and Will discuss the latest fall camp news and early season TV times. This episode of Gators Breakdown is brought to you by MyBookie. Bet this football season, use promo code “GATORS” and double your first deposit at http://bit.ly/MYB-GatorsBreakdown Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) as the two discuss the difficulties of the schedule and how it affects Florida’s chances for a big season. Also, Dave and Will look back at what Mullen had to say in his latest press conference. Gators Breakdown Merch: https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 schedule. Join David Waters and Nick de la Torre (GatorCountry.com) as they break down the 2020 schedule. Also, the two take a look at what Dan Mullen had to say as fall camp starts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the 2020 season is (hopefully) played, the Gators’ secondary could be having a mass exodus due to graduation and potential early-entrees to the NFL. It’s a good thing Florida has recruited well in the secondary and has added to that with the recent additions of Corey Collier and Jason Marshall. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to break down secondary recruiting and the outlook of those positions moving forward. Also the two discuss SEC scheduling and all the latest on the potential of no football being played in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 their commitments. It started not so well when DL Leonard Taylor committed to Miami last week, but then the Gators rebounded the best way possible by gaining commitments from five-star cornerback Jason Marshall and four-star safety Corey Collier. Join David Waters for his reaction to these big commitments for the Gators and why they mean so much for Florida’s 2021 recruiting class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 added to the Gators’ schedule. The wait is over and Florida has drawn Arkansas and Texas A&M from the SEC West. Join David Waters for this instant reaction episode as breaks down how the revised schedule affects Florida and the rest of the SEC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices