Gators Breakdown

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

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 campaign for the Gators. David Waters is joined by Will Miles to review what the publications have to say about the 2019 Gators. Also, what do opposing coaches think about Dan Mullen and the team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 progress. David Waters is joined by Will Miles to break down Franks’ game. Also, the two look at the Gators newest commits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 up for Gator Nation. David Waters is joined by Will Miles to take a look back at the last few, crazy days of the Chris Steele saga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Gator Nation up in arms. David Waters is joined by Will Sammon from The Athletic to discuss the fallout of Steele's departure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 as the two discuss the recent trend for the Gators losing battles for elite recruits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 expectation fair? David Waters is joined by Brian Fox and Michael Pfeffer from ChompTalk.com to decipher realistic expectations for the 2019 Gators. Also, the trio take a look back at Gators in the 2019 NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 to take a look at why Florida is a CFP favorite and Will's latest article comparing the recent success of Dan Mullen and Kirby Smart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Feleipe Franks' progression, replacing departures, and surprises during spring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 fireworks for the fans. David Waters is joined by Will Miles to take a look back at The Orange and Blue Debut and what to take away from the offensive explosion. Also, Jaheim Bell commits to the Gators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Will Miles and Bill Sikes as the trio previews the final event of spring football. Also, a look into recruiting for the 2020 class on the heels of quarterback Anthony Richardson and cornerback Avery Helm's commitments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, the group could do very little in terms of consistency the rest of the evening. David Waters is joined by Will Sammon from The Athletic to review the scrimmage, and what players are shining midway through spring practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, consistency have all been seen by the quarterback so far this spring. David Waters is joined by Will Miles as the two discuss Franks, the RB rotation, and just how good the defense looks. Also, Dave and Will talk the transfer of defensive end Antonneous Clayton from the program. Lastly, Gators Breakdown hits 1,000,000 listens! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 attendance as Mullen answers questions regarding spring practice, recruiting in Jacksonville, and more on this episode of Gators Breakdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a successful 2018 season, Florida players and coaches have a better understanding of each other. With many key pieces returning for 2019, there is more development, instead of learning this spring for the Gators. David Waters is joined by Thomas Goldkamp of Swamp 247 as Goldkamp shares what he has seen from the first week of spring practice and the growth taking place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring practice starts this week and Gators Breakdown wraps up the spring preview with a look at the defensive side of the ball. David Waters is joined by Will Miles as they examine a defense that must replace some key personnel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices