Gators Breakdown

Florida fans may eventually look back at the 2018 season as the season that brings back the “Gator Standard.” The Gators rank top 10 in the final polls of the 2018 season and return into the limelight of college football. David Waters and Will Miles glance at the final polls and look ahead to various publications having the Gators ranked in “Way Too Early” rankings for the 2019 season. Also, the guys answer, “How does Florida get back to the “Gator Standard?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the Peach Bowl win over Michigan to this past weekend, the Florida Gators have had a bit of positive mojo off the field. Some players have decided to leave Florida for the NFL, but that news has been offset by highly ranked recruits committing to the Gators as well as players deciding to stay for another season. David Waters takes a look back at the busy week that was for the Gators and what that means for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Dan Mullen’s first season, the Gators cap off unexpected turnaround by destroying Michigan in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. David Waters and Will Miles recap the Gators’ 10th win of the season and the excitement level around the program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Motivation shouldn't be a factor as the Gators line up against Michigan in The Peach Bowl. Florida is going for its 10th win of the season and capping a remarkable turnaround season. David Waters is joined by Steve Lorenz from The Michigan Insider to break down the Michigan Wolverines and their motivation for this bowl game. Afterwards, David gives his thoughts on how the game will play out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There was very little drama for the Florida Gators as the Early Signing Period gets started. The Gators sign 20 recruits to the 2019 class that fills needs, but with room to fill even more come February. David Waters is joined by Will Miles to take a look at the class and the events of Early Signing Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Early Signing Period a couple of days away, the Gators are now in wait and see mode to see if prospects will make their way to Gainesville. Florida has 18 commitments ,and 17 will make their decision this week, while they have also made their final push for their top uncommitted targets. David Waters takes a look back at the final visit weekend before Early Signing Period and the storylines to watch for starting Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida is in good shape for many of the top prospects on their board and look to make a final push with the Early Signing Period just a week away. Swamp 247's Blake Alderman joins David Waters as they discuss where Florida stands a week before the Early Signing Period starts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gators hosted a good number of top recruits this past weekend, and with Early Signing Period starting next week, Florida made their case to some of the nation's best. David Waters gives the latest in the crazy world of recruiting. Also, Bill King joins in to give his thoughts on the Gators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's no surprise Jim Harbaugh has assembled one of the best defenses in college football once again for the Michigan Wolverines. While the Florida offense has improved under Dan Mullen, the Wolverine defense will provide a stiff test in the final game of the season. David Waters is joined by Will Miles to break down what the Gators' offense has done this season to set themselves up for success. Also, the guys dive into a little recruiting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After going 9-3, Florida has earned a New Year's Six bowl bid. The Gators draw Michigan in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Dec. 29 at noon ET. David Waters shares his initial reaction and thoughts on this big bowl matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2018 Gator Panel gets back together to review the exciting 2018 season. The Gators finish at 9-3 and look to be headed to a New Year's Six Bowl. 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 -Micah Chatman - Fan Guest -Dan Thompson - GatorCountry.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The unexpected rise of the Gators has come to an end. The 2018 season was a fun, exciting, and successful campaign capped off by a blow-out victory over Florida State. Will Miles joins David Waters, to review the win over FSU and the season. Also, they take a look at which players could leave early for the NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gators' five game losing streak to Florida State is finally over and in dominating fashion. Florida marched into Doak Campbell Stadium and walked away with a resounding 41-14 victory over the Seminoles. David Waters shares his reaction, as well as fans' thoughts, on the big win. Brought to you by: MyBookie - Sign up at bit.ly/GatorsBookie and use promo code "GATORS" and they will match your deposit 50%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida and Florida State may not be playing for conference or national championships, but the 2018 edition of the rivalry still has plenty at stake. Former FSU fullback, James Coleman, joins David Waters to preview the in-state battle. Also, what went wrong for FSU this season, as well as what a win or loss means for FSU. Lastly, Mark Moses of Sports Radio 1560 (Melbourne, FL) and Spectrum Sports 360 (Orlando) gives his thoughts on the importance of the game from both sides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beating your rivals means a lot in the coaching profession and Dan Mullen gets his first crack at defeating FSU. There is no better time to reverse the five game losing streak to the Seminoles than this year for Mullen and the Gators. David Waters is joined by Will Miles to look at the importance of winning vs FSU, especially this season. Brought to you by: MyBookie - Sign up at bit.ly/GatorsBookie and use promo code "GATORS" and they will match your deposit 50%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The last game in The Swamp for 2018 has plenty of fireworks as the Gators rout Idaho 63-10. In an expected blow-out, freshman quarterback, Emory Jones sees his first extended playing time of his career along with many other underclassmen. David Waters takes a look back at Jones’ performance as the Gators now turn to next week’s matchup vs Florida State. Brought to you by: MyBookie - Sign up at bit.ly/GatorsBookie and use promo code "GATORS" and they will match your deposit 50%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recruiting never stops, and with the Gators exceeding expectations on the field, there is the thought that recruiting should follow suit. David Waters is joined by Corey Bender, from Gators Territory, to take a glance at the world of recruiting. Also, David shares your thoughts on the Gators' match-up versus Idaho. Brought to you by: MyBookie - Sign up at bit.ly/GatorsBookie and use promo code "GATORS" and they will match your deposit 50%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Dan Mullen does in the SEC will ultimately decide what kind of coach he'll be when his career ends at Florida. While there were some surprises, and big wins along the way, a 5-3 mark in the SEC can be considered successful in year one. David Waters and Will Miles take a look at the achievements in conference games. Also, one last look back at the win over South Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even though it didn't look good at times, the Gators score 21 unanswered in a defeat of South Carolina 35-31. David Waters reviews the Gators comeback victory and the contributing factors in Florida's seventh win of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the quarterback situation figures itself out, Florida hosts South Carolina trying to stop a two-game skid. Will Gunter, of 107.5 The Game, joins David Waters to preview the Gators vs Gamecocks. Also, David shares his predictions on how the game will play out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Feleipe Franks was benched versus Missouri, and replaced with Kyle Trask, many assume Trask will be the starting quarterback this week vs South Carolina. Head coach Dan Mullen is still mum on the QB controversy as both QBs will battle it out this week in practice. David Waters and Will Miles discuss the QB battle as well as Kadarius Toney's role in the offense moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missouri comes into Gainesville and Drew Lock throws for three touchdowns as the Tigers roll the Gators 38-17. Feleipe Franks gets benched in the loss and now the Gators must find a way to regroup to finish out the season on a positive note. David Waters shares his reaction to the loss, and Franks benching, on this episode of Gators Breakdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week wasn't too kind for Florida or Missouri. The Gators are looking to bounce back after losing to rival Georgia, while Missouri is still wondering how they lost to Kentucky. Gabe DeArmond, of Power Mizzou, joins David Waters to preview the Gators vs Tigers. Also, David shares his thoughts on how Florida walks out of The Swamp with a victory. Brought to you by: MyBookie - Sign up at bit.ly/GatorsBookie and use promo code "GATORS" and they will match your deposit 50%. 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

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