Gators Breakdown

Gators get back in the win column with a dominating performance over the Vanderbilt Commodores. David Waters is joined by Will Sammon (The Athletic) to break down the shutout victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 of Vanderbilt Athletic Communications, vucommodores.com) to preview the Commodores. David also gives his keys to the game and score prediction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the week after and ended up losing to Missouri. This year, the Gators character will be tested in how they respond versus Vanderbilt on Saturday. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to take a look at what the Gators still have to play for this season. The two also discuss Will’s latest article “What lessons can Florida learn from the loss to Georgia?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 (The Athletic) to review Florida’s loss to Georgia. The two break down the Gators’ problem on 3rd down defense, a slow start on offense, and get listener’s thoughts on this episode of Gators Breakdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and announce to the college football world they are serious College Football Playoff contenders. David Waters is joined by Mike Griffith (Dawg Nation, Atlanta Journal-Constitution) to preview the pivotal matchup. David also gives his keys to the game and score prediction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 shot to take a commanding lead in the SEC East with a win over Georgia. With a legitimate shot at representing the division with a victory over Georgia, is this game a must-win for the Gators? David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to discuss the magnitude of this year’s Florida-Georgia game as well as thoughts on the game staying in Jacksonville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"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 season, an outlook for the rest of the season, and more. Featuring: David Waters - Gators Breakdown Corry "Unkle Silk" Knowles - Stadium and Gale, Big 3 Roll Up Dan Thompson - Stadium and Gale, GatorCountry.com Nick De La Torre - GatorCountry.com Zach Abolverdi - Locked on Gators Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“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 to be at Florida. We have a bye week and a chance to hopefully get some guys healthy,” is what Dan Mullen had to say about Florida’s position after defeating South Carolina and improving to a 7-1 record. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to discuss where the Gators are at heading into the bye week, areas the Gators are excelling and where they need to improve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 joined by Will Sammon (The Athletic) to break down Trask’s performance, Jacob Copeland’s big day, and the defense’s run stopping issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Will Gunter (Co-host of The Early Game on 107.5 in Columbia, SC) to preview South Carolina. Also, David shares his thoughts on the Florida offense going up against another stout defensive front and how this is a chance for the Gators defense to bounce back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 game also showing up making the difference for the Tigers' win. David Waters is joined by Will Sammon (The Athletic) to review the Gators' valiant effort in Death Valley, the struggles on defense, and an offense that kept Florida in the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 former LSU QB, Josh Booty (Bleav in LSU Podcast), and Brody Miller (The Athletic) to preview the LSU Tigers. LSU is the toughest test so far for the Gators, but the same can be said for Florida being LSU's toughest as well. Get a great look at the high-flying LSU offense and a Tigers defense that is getting healthy on this episode of Gators Breakdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 bigger. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to take a look back at the big win over Auburn and a look ahead to the big showdown in Baton Rouge vs LSU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Will Sammon (The Athletic) as the two break down the resilient performance from Florida and just how big this win is for the Gators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 up to the hype. David Waters is joined by Phillip Jordan (Last Word on College Football, Talkin' SEC Podcast) to preview the Auburn Tigers. The pair break down the progression of Auburn quarterback Bo Nix, the Tigers' stout defensive line, and how the Gators can attack on both sides of the ball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Tigers on Saturday, perception will change of Florida. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to discuss the magnitude of this game. Also, the guys hit on the continued offensive line struggles and returning players on defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. David Waters is joined by Will Sammon, from The Athletic, to review the win over Towson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Reaction contributor, to preview the match-up and the on campus buzz behind Kyle Trask. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, like many predicted, but it does look a bit different than expected. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) to discuss the different looking start. The pair dive into the change at quarterback, lack of a run game, and injuries mounting up on defense that have headlined the first month of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 their best performances of the year together with Trask behind center, and a swarming defense, that led to a win 34-3 blowout win vs Tennessee. David Waters is joined by Will Sammon, from The Athletic, to review the big win over the Vols. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Rutherford, of Rocky Top Insider, to give us a look at the season so far for he Volunteers and key match-ups for the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 first start as the Vols visit Gainesville. David Waters is joined by Will Miles, from Read and Reaction, to break down head coach Dan Mullen's comments on the QB position moving forward. The two also take a look at the issues in the run game and the turnovers the defense is creating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. David Waters is joined by Will Sammon, from The Athletic, to take a look at Kyle Trask's performance, and moving forward with him, in place of Franks. Also, a look into Florida's 4th quarter defensive performance that completely changed the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Lexington. David Waters is joined by Kevin McGuffy, from Last Word on College Football, to preview the Kentucky match-up. David and Kevin breakdown Kentucky’s playmakers at the skill position and the athletic defensive front the Gators will have to be ready for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. David Waters is joined by Will Miles, from Read and Reaction, to break down some of the little things that need to improved on. Also, the two take a look at the replacement QB at Kentucky, Sawyer Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Athletic for their reaction to the Gators blow-out win versus UT Martin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 just need to worry about themselves at this point in time. David Waters is joined by Will Miles, from Read and Reaction, to discuss the drop in rankings and what they want to see as the Gators battle the Skyhawks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 takes a look back at the upsets and the SEC's struggles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Read and Reaction, to discuss the criticism coming the Gators’ way even after a victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 two react to the Gators’ 24-20 victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Inside the U, to preview the Hurricanes and all the newness they come into Camping World Stadium with. Also, David is joined by former Hurricane, and father to Marco and Quincy Wilson, Chad Wilson to get his unique perspective of the game. Lastly, Bill King, with his wealth of college football knowledge, gives his take on the rivalry and the state of the Gators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 joined by Will Miles dive into the match-up vs the Hurricanes. Also, the guys make some preseason picks including: Over/Under Game changer Best tandem Breakout star No respect Best kept secret All-intangible Biggest shoes to fill Bold prediction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gators Breakdown and Stadium and Gale present the 2019 Gator Panel. Hectic off-season headlines and outlook for the 2019 season are discussed. Featuring: David Waters - Gators Breakdown Corry "Unkle Silk" Knowles - Stadium and Gale, Big 3 Roll Up Dan Thompson - Stadium and Gale, GatorCountry.com Nick De La Torre - GatorCountry.com Thomas Goldkamp - Swamp247 Will Sammon - The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final part of Gators Breakdown's opponent previews feature the last four SEC teams on the schedule: South Carolina, Georgia, Vanderbilt, and Missouri. David Waters is joined by Will Miles to break down the last half of the SEC schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part two of Gators Breakdown opponent previews feature the first four SEC teams on the schedule: Kentucky, Tennessee, Auburn, and LSU. David Waters is joined by Will Miles to break down the first half of the SEC schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After weeks or rumors and speculation, Florida defensive back, John Huggins, has been dismissed from the football program. David Waters is joined by Zach Goodall from Sports Illustrated’s GatorMaven as the two break down the impact of the dismissal. Also, a look at what new transfer Brenton Cox brings on the field and young players making moves in fall camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2018 5-star Georgia signee, Brenton Cox, entered the NCAA Transfer Portal earlier this week and has enrolled at the University of Florida. David Waters discusses what the addition means to the roster and the Florida-Georgia rivalry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 break down the bookends of Florida's 2019 schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 closing with rival FSU the Gators have their work cut out for them. David Waters is joined by Will Miles on what Florida needs to prove this season with that tough schedule and get fan's thoughts on what the matter as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pick Six Previews is rated as the “most accurate” preview in the nation for college football. Founder of Pix Six Previews, Brett Ciancia, joins David Waters as he shares his prognostication for the 2019 Gators one that includes some high praise for the Gators’ offense. Also, David is joined by Florida commit Tre’Vez Johnson as the two discuss what went behind his decision to commit to Florida and his future visit plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. David Waters is joined by Will Sammon, from The Athletic, as the two discuss what they saw at the first couple of practices as well as the newest commits from Carlos Del Rio and Kamar Wilcoxson coming off Friday Night Lights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 love for the Gators out there, what are the best case and worst case scenario for the upcoming season? David Waters is joined by Will Miles as the two discuss those items and a look ahead to the start of fall camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Mullen, quarterback Feleipe Franks, running back Lamical Perine, and defensive end Jabari Zuniga make the trek from Gainesville to Birmingham to preview the upcoming season. David Waters is joined by Will Sammon from The Athletic, to review the day's happenings. Topics include: -Mullen's joy of being the Florida head coach -Handling expectations -What Dan Mullen means to Felipe Franks -Perine as main running back -Jahari Rogers commits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 joined by Will Miles and, Twitter fan, Stephan Floyd (@RedtopDreadtop) to break down those areas, Brian Edwards transferring, Richie Leonard committing, and the 2019 class taking another hit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 answers many questions on the 2019 Gators as well as many of the opponents Florida will face: What is the biggest worry for Florida? How close are the Gators to catching Georgia? How will Miami and FSU rebound from disappointing seasons? Also, Dave takes a look back at the commitment of four-star defensive end Antwaun Powell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, talks with 2020 quarterback commit Anthony Richardson as he prepares for the Elite 11 quarterback competition. Lastly, former Gators wide receiver, Chris Doering, joins David Waters on this episode of Gators Breakdown to preview Florida and the transition from year one to year two under Dan Mullen. Doering also shares his thoughts on the deep wide receiver corps, Feleipe Franks, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Gators Breakdown, Dave and Will predict a few players who will have major roles this fall, some players who need to step-up, and some players returning from injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 against division foes. David Waters is joined by Saturday Down South's, Connor O'Gara, to discuss the Gators as SEC East contenders and their "intra-division inconsistency." Also, Connor shares his thoughts on Feleipe Franks, the Miami match-up, and more. Finally, David takes a look at the recruiting whirlwind of the last few days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 joined by Will Miles as the two look at the improvement of the roster from just a year ago and the enhancement of the roster through recruiting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices