Gators Breakdown

The Gators aren't feeling sorry for themselves after the loss to Georgia. After losing to Kentucky earlier this season, Florida went on to win five straight and are looking for a similar run to end the season starting with Missouri. Thomas Goldkamp, of Swamp 247, and Neil Blackmon, of Saturday Down South, joins David Waters to look at areas the Gators need to improve on this episode of Gators Breakdown. Brought to you by: MyBookie - Sign up at bit.ly/GatorsBookie and use promo code "GATORS" and they will match your deposit DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR. Eagle Energy - A quick, simple and energy boost on the go. Use promo code "GATORS20" for 20 percent off your order. Try the plant-based caffeine inhaler at https://eagle.energy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the highly anticipated, top-10 matchup, the Bulldogs were just too much for the Gators. Florida hung tough through adversity, but Jake Fromm's three touchdown passes were the difference as the Bulldogs defeat the Gators 36-17 Will Miles joins David Waters to share their reactions to Georgia's win over Florida on this episode of Gators Breakdown. Brought to you by: MyBookie - Sign up at bit.ly/GatorsBookie and use promo code "GATORS" and they will match your deposit DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR. Eagle Energy - A quick, simple and energy boost on the go. Use promo code "GATORS20" for 20 percent off your order. Try the plant-based caffeine inhaler at https://eagle.energy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a big game anytime ESPN's College GameDay comes to town and this Saturday will be no different when the show comes to Jacksonville for the top-10 showdown between Florida and Georgia. College GameDay's host, Rece Davis, joins David Waters to preview the rivalry game, as well as stories about the popular pre-game show. Former Gators tight-end, Ben Troupe, and Dawg Nation's, Mike Griffith, also jump in to preview the Gators and Bulldogs. Brought to you by: MyBookie. Sign up at bit.ly/GatorsBookie and use promo code "GATORS" and they will match your deposit DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR. Eagle Energy. A quick, simple and energy boost on the go. Try the plant-based caffeine inhaler at https://eagle.energy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida vs Georgia is always big for the two schools and their fan bases. In 2018, the game is big for the national rankings. The Gators come to Jacksonville ranked ninth in the latest AP poll while the Bulldogs are ranked seventh. Will Miles joins David Waters to discuss the importance of this game and what Florida can do to slow down the Bulldogs. For more Gators Breakdown and Gators coverage, visit news4jax.com/gatorsbreakdown Brought to you by: MyBookie. Sign up at bit.ly/GatorsBookie and use promo code "GATORS" and they will match your deposit DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR. Eagle Energy. A quick, simple and energy boost on the go. Try the plant-based caffeine inhaler at https://eagle.energy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2018 Gator Panel gets back together to review the first half of the 2018 season. The Gators sit at 6-1 and the panel will take a look back to see how the Gators have exceeded expectations. Gators Breakdown's David Waters is joined by: Corry “Unkle Silkk” Knowles - Big 3 Roll Up Zach Abolverdi - GatorBait Magazine and ESPN Radio Gainesville Tate Casey - Former Florida Tight End and Gator Radio Network Nick De La Torre - GatorCountry.com Thomas Goldkamp - Swamp 247 Graham Hall - Gainesville Sun Tyler McCaw - Insider Heat Dan Thompson - GatorCountry.com For more Gators coverage, visit news4jax.com/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After beating Vanderbilt, the Gators sit at a surprising 6-1. There have been some big wins along the way and now a chance to catch their breath during the bye week. Will Miles joins David Waters to look at the importance of Mullen's coaching and what's to come for the Gators. For more Gators coverage, visit news4jax.com/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It wasn't pretty early on, but the Gators eventually found their way on the way to a 37-27 come from behind victory over Vanderbilt. David Waters gives his initial reaction to the Gators sixth win of the season. For more Gators coverage, visit news4jax.com/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a few big wins, the Gators are starting to get national attention as a contender in the SEC East. SEC Network's. Peter Burns, shares his thoughts on just how good this Gators team is. Zac Ellis, from VUCommodores.com, also joins David Waters to preview the Vanderbilt Commodores. For more Gators Breakdown, visit news4jax.com/gatorsbreakdown Brought to you by MyBookie. Sign up at bit.ly/GatorsBookie and use promo code "GATORS" and they will match your deposit DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a few big wins, the Gators have some momentum going into the mid-point of the season. Gator Nation is excited as Dan Mullen and the Gators are making huge strides in year one of the coach. David Waters is joined by Will Miles and Olivia Granaiola, of Read and Reaction, to discuss the hype around the program. For more Gators Breakdown, visit news4jax.com/gatorsbreakdown Brought to you by MyBookie. Sign up at bit.ly/GatorsBookie and use promo code "GATORS" and they will match your deposit DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida makes its biggest statement of the 2018 season with a 27-19 victory over fifth ranked LSU. David Waters shares his initial reaction to the Gators' big win. For more Gators Breakdown and Gators coverage, visit news4jax.com/gatorsbreakdown Brought to you by MyBookie. Sign up at bit.ly/GatorsBookie and use promo code "GATORS" and they will match your deposit DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The undefeated, fifth ranked LSU Tigers travel to The Swamp to take on Gators in one of the biggest games in quite some time for Florida. Gators Breakdown takes a look at this ranked match-up that could set the tone for the rest of the season. David Waters is joined by Jacquie Franciulli, from Gators Territory, and Brody Miller, of NOLA.com, to preview the Tigers. For more Gators Breakdown and Gators coverage, visit news4jax.com/gatorsbreakdown Brought to you by MyBookie. Sign up at bit.ly/GatorsBookie and use promo code "GATORS" and they will match your deposit DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the big win over his old team, it's obvious the Gators are headed in the right direction under first-year coach Dan Mullen. Positive signs of progress are being made week to week as LSU comes to town. David Waters and Will Miles discuss the good they're seeing coming off the Mississippi State win and what it means moving forward. For more Gators Breakdown and Gators coverage, visit news4jax.com/gatorsbreakdown Brought to you by MyBookie. Sign up at bit.ly/GatorsBookie and use promo code "GATORS" and they will match your deposit DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In what was a very emotional return for Florida head coach, Dan Mullen, the Gators come out of Starkville with a 13-6 victory. David Waters shares his reaction to the big win and what it means for the 4-1 Gators. Brought to you by MyBookie. Sign up at bit.ly/GatorsBookie and use promo code "GATORS" and they will match your deposit DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The storyline is all to obvious for Florida's next opponent as Dan Mullen returns to face his former Mississippi State team. Is the familiarity an advantage for Mullen or does it favor his past players? Mississippi State Radio Network's, Matt Wyatt, joins David to preview the Gators versus the Bulldogs. For more Gators Breakdown and Gators coverage, visit news4jax.com/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week by week, there are signs the Gators are getting better under Dan Mullen. Advantageous offense, pressuring defense, and difference-making special teams are all adding up to the Gators looking like an improved team. David Waters and Will Miles discuss how the momentum the Gators are building with the meat of the conference schedule coming up. For more Gators Breakdown and Gators coverage, visit news4jax.com/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Mullen comes up big in his first taste (as a head coach) of the Florida-Tennessee rivalry as the Gators force six turnovers on the way to a 47-21 victory on Rocky Top. David Waters takes a look at the decisive win and the progression of the little things making a difference for the Gators. For more Gators Breakdown and Gators coverage, visit news4jax.com/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida coach, Dan Mullen, is looking for his first SEC win as Florida head coach as the Gators travel to Knoxville to take on Tennessee. Mike Loveall, from Last Word on College Football, joins David to preview the Tennessee Volunteers and how they matchup versus the Gators. Also, Saturday Down South's Neil Blackmon, discusses why this is the biggest Florida-Tennessee game in the last decade. For more Gators Breakdown and Gators coverage, visit news4jax.com/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida will travel to Tennessee for the first road contest of the 2018 season. The Gators have shown some progress so far in 2018, but it must continue versus Tennessee. David Waters and Will Miles take a look at the improvement they've seen so far early in the season. For more Gators Breakdown and Gators coverage, visit news4jax.com/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A week after a disappointing loss, the Gators bounce back with a win over Colorado State, 48-10. All phases of the game were involved as special teams really made an impact in the blow-out victory. David Waters takes a look back at what went right for the Gators and why not to be too discouraged with the lack of offense. For more Gators Breakdown and Gators coverage, visit news4jax.com/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEC Network's, Cole Cubelic, has been up close and personal with the Florida program the last two weeks and has seen a lot these first two games. What does Cole think of the Gators lack of physicality so far? Cole joins David to share his analysis and outlook for the future of the Gators. Plus, David previews this week's game versus Colorado State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The loss to Kentucky is a sobering reminder the Gators football program is in rebuild mode. Many of the same issues are still apparent as Dan Mullen installs his culture on the team. Dave Waters is joined by Will Miles as the two discuss why these issues are still showing and will they be fixed? For more Gators Breakdown, visit news4jax.com/gatorsbreakdown Brought to you by MyBookie. Sign up at bit.ly/GatorsBookie and use promo code "GATORS" and they will match your deposit DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida’s 31-game winning streak against Kentucky is over. The Wildcats finally beat Florida 27-16. It had to happen sometime, but it still doesn't make the loss any less disappointing. Dave Waters gives his initial reaction to the Gators' first loss of the season. For more Gators Breakdown, visit news4jax.com/gatorsbreakdown Brought to you by MyBookie. Sign up at bit.ly/GatorsBookie and use promo code "GATORS" and they will match your deposit DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the elephant in the room when Florida and Kentucky get on the field, "Is this the year Kentucky finally beats Florida?" The Gators look to continue the streak of 31 wins in Dan Mullen's first SEC game. David Waters is joined by Kevin McGuffey, of Last Word on College Football, as the two preview Saturday's tilt between Florida and Kentucky. For more Gators Breakdown, visit news4jax.com/gatorsbreakdown Brought to you by MyBookie. Sign up at bit.ly/GatorsBookie and use promo code "GATORS" and they will match your deposit DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a fun, clean performance in the Gators' opener versus Charleston Southern, some Gators fans are even more excited for the rest of 2018 season. Dave Waters is joined by Will Miles as the two discuss why Gators fans should be excited after an easy win and maybe why expectations should still be tempered. For more Gators Breakdown, visit news4jax.com/gatorsbreakdown Brought to you by MyBookie. Sign up at bit.ly/GatorsBookie and use promo code "GATORS" and they will match your deposit DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Mullen's debut was exactly what Gators fans were looking for when he was hired. It was a total team effort from offense, defense and special teams. More importantly, quarterback, Feleipe Franks had the best game of his Gators career. Dave Waters is joined by Bill Sikes as the two discuss the renewed excitement after Mullen's first game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Gators Breakdown, Dave is joined by former Gators wide-receiver, and SEC Network analyst, Chris Doering. Doering shares his expectations for Dan Mullen's first season at the helm. What fans want to see, and expect to see, are also discussed as David shares their thoughts. Brought to you by MyBookie. Sign up at bit.ly/GatorsBookie and use promo code "GATORS" and they will match your deposit DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR. For more Gators Breakdown, visit news4jax.com/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Dan Mullen leads his team out of the tunnel for the first time Saturday night, Feleipe Franks will be quarterback under center after an intense fall camp QB battle. On this episode of Gators Breakdown, Dave and Will discuss the offense what this means for the offense in 2018. Also, the guys make some preseason picks including: Over/U​​​​​​​nderUltimate game changerBest tandemBreakout StarNo respectBest-kept secretAll-intangibleBiggest shoes to fillBold Prediction Brought to you by MyBookie. Sign up at bit.ly/GatorsBookie and use promo code "GATORS" and they will match your deposit DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR. For more Gators Breakdown, visit news4jax.com/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Gators Breakdown, Dave and Will preview the 2018 Florida State Seminoles. Willie Taggart will try to turnaround the Noles in his debut season with a lot of talent left behind by Jimbo Fisher. While talented, plenty of questions still remain for Florida State. For more Gators Breakdown, visit news4jax.com/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gators Breakdown and The Big 3 Roll Up presents The 2018 Gator Panel. Part 2: Recruiting Featuring: David Waters - Gators Breakdown Corry "Unkle Silkk" Knowles - Big 3 Roll Up Zach Abolverdi - GatorBait Magazine Bill Sikes - Gators Breakdown Nick De La Torre - GatorCountry.com Dan Thompson - GatorCountry.com Graham Hall - Gainesville Sun For more Gators Breakdown, visit news4jax.com/gatorsbreakdow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Gators Breakdown, Dave and Will preview the 2018 South Carolina Gamecocks. Quarterback Jake Bentley and WR Deebo Samuel return to lead the offense. The defense must get more pressure if the Gamecocks are going to continue their upward trend. For more Gators Breakdown, visit news4jax.com/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gators Breakdown and The Big 3 Roll Up presents The 2018 Gator Panel. Part 1: Season Outlook Featuring: David Waters - Gators Breakdown Corry "Unkle Silkk" Knowles - Big 3 Roll Up Zach Abolverdi - GatorBait Magazine Bill Sikes - Gators Breakdown Nick De La Torre - GatorCountry.com Dan Thompson - GatorCountry.com Graham Hall - Gainesville Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With fall camp coming to a close, Feleipe Franks and Kyle Trask are still in the mix to start at quarterback for the Gators. Dan Mullen will name a starter before next week's game, but it's still not clear on who that will be. On this episode of Gators Breakdown, Dave and Will discuss the inconsistent quarterback battle and take a look at the Gators not being ranked in the first 2018 AP Poll. Also, the guys break down the key stretches of the 2018 schedule. For more Gators Breakdown, visit news4jax.com/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Gators Breakdown, Dave and Will preview the 2018 Missouri Tigers. Quarterback Drew Lock returns for his final season as he looks to improve his NFL Draft stock. An explosive defense returns talent up front, but needs help in other areas if Missouri is going to take the next step in the SEC East. For more Gators Breakdown, visit news4jax.com/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Gators Breakdown, Dave and Will preview the 2018 Georgia Bulldogs. The defending SEC Champions have high expectations in 2018. Can they follow up last season's National Championship Game run while replacing production and leadership? For more Gators Breakdown, visit news4jax.com/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a couple of weeks of fall camp, it looks like Feleipe Franks still leads the QB race. While neither Franks, Kyle Trask, or Emory Jones have looked particularly good in the battle, it's Franks leading the offense. On this episode of Gators Breakdown, Dave and Will dive into why Franks is leading and why the offensive line isn't doing the QBs any favors early on in camp. Also, more news and notes from fall camp. For more Gators coverage visit news4jax.com/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Gators Breakdown, Dave and Will preview the 2018 Vanderbilt Commodores. Quarterback, Kyle Shurmur returns for his final season as the focal point of the offense. The defense must replace seven starters under a new defensive coordinator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Gators Breakdown, Dave and Will preview the 2018 LSU Tigers. The Tigers have to replace many starters on offense while the defense has some proven talent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Mullen's first fall camp gets started and much of the focus has been on the quarterback position and special teams. On this episode of Gators Breakdown, Dave and Will dive into the quarterback battle and the importance of special teams under Dan Mullen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Gators Breakdown, Dave and Will preview the 2018 Mississippi State Bulldogs. Dan Mullen left his former team loaded as Joe Moorhead now takes over. Can Moorhead pick up where Dan Mullen left off? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Gators Breakdown, Dave and Will preview the 2018 Tennessee Volunteers. First year head coach, Jeremy Pruitt, looks to change the culture in Knoxville. On offense, the Vols need to identify a QB to go along with a defense that will improve under Pruitt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recruits made their way to Gainesville last week for the annual Friday Night Lights camp. This was the first Friday Night Lights under Dan Mullen as he looked to impress recruits one more time before fall camp. On this episode of Gators Breakdown, Blake Alderman from Swamp 247, joins in to review Friday Night Lights and the world of recruiting for Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Gators Breakdown, Dave and Will preview the 2018 Colorado State Rams. A team that needs to identify new play makers on offense and find improvement on defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Gators Breakdown, Dave and Will start previewing the 2018 opponents with the Kentucky Wildcats. Can the Wildcats finally beat Florida? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEC Media Days concluded last week with the release of the predicted order of finish. To no surprise, Alabama and Georgia were picked to win their respective divisions as the Gators were picked to finish third in the East behind South Carolina. On this episode of Gators Breakdown, Dave and Will discuss the predictions and take a quick glance at the rest of the SEC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Mullen, CeCe Jefferson, Martez Ivey, David Reese join media from all around the country at the 2018 SEC Media Days. David Waters was there to take in all the sights and sounds as the head coach and players share their thoughts on the upcoming season. Topics include: -QB winning percentage being a big stat for Mullen -Importance of the four game redshirt rule -Ivey speaks to the creativity of the new offense -How CeCe Jefferson fits into the new defense news4jax.com/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lot has been made of the early struggles of the 2019 recruiting class so far for Florida. Gators Breakdown welcomes back Bill Sikes as he shares an historical look at first and second year recruiting and the trends Dan Mullen must overcome to bring in a top recruiting class. Topics include: The importance of the 2019 classDoes Mullen need to show positive on field results to pull recruits?The California recruiting strategy news4jax.com/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With fans eagerly waiting for the season to start, Gators Breakdown takes a stroll down memory lane as David Waters and Will Miles share their favorites of Gators football. Topics include: -Favorite Game -Favorite Season -Favorite Rivalry -Favorite Play -Favorite Player -Favorite Uniform Combo -Most Disappointing Loss Visit news4jax.com/gatorsbreakdown for more Gators Breakdown content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Gators Breakdown, we take a look back at some of the key stats that show the type of coach the Gators are getting in Dan Mullen. Topics include: How much Mullen improved Mississippi State. How competitive Mullen made the Bulldogs vs the SEC West's best. Todd Grantham's defense. A before and after of when he arrives at a new school. What makes a great QB under Dan Mullen? news4jax.com/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the season still a couple of months away, recruiting is the prevailing topic going around Gator Nation. It's no secret the Gators are off to a slow start this recruiting cycle and some fans are wondering about the direction of recruiting under Dan Mullen. Is it too early to show concern? Is the slow start a sign of things to come? Gators Breakdown shares their thoughts on the state of recruiting and looks at both sides of the argument. Also, we share plenty of feedback from fans on this hot button topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh off spending last week in Gainesville, Florida QB Commit Jalon Jones joins Gators Breakdown. Jones' stock continues to rise since committing to the Gators back in April and Gators fans are excited for the possibility of him working with head coach Dan Mullen. What sold Jones on Mullen and how involved is he in recruiting the rest of the 2019 class? Also, which school is trying to pry away Jones from Florida? Those questions and more as Gators Breakdown goes one-on-one with Jalon Jones. news4jax.com/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices