Gators Breakdown

If the Gators are to make a College Football Playoff push in 2020, they can't rest on their laurels. As good as the 2019 season was with 11 wins, Florida must still improve to take the next step. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) for the final look at where the Gators must improve to become one of the nation's best teams. Last up, is a look at the defense. The side of the ball that disappointed in the biggest games of 2019. Topics include: 3rd down defense Lack of sacks and turnovers in big games Playmakers at safety and nickel Also, the guys look back at the commitment of transfer Justin Shorter and recruiting news from the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If the Gators are to make a College Football Playoff push in 2020, they can't rest on their laurels. As good as the 2019 season was with 11 wins, Florida must still improve to take the next step. David Waters is joined by Will Miles for the first look at where the Gators must improve to become one of the nation's best teams. First up is a look at the offense and, next week, the guys will look at where the defense can get better. Topics include: Explosiveness of the offense Tempo Creating depth at WR and OL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida finishes in the top 10 for the second consecutive season under Dan Mullen and with that come lofty expectations for the 2020 season. David Waters is joined by Will Miles as the two share their early outlook on the 2020 Gators and the opportunity that's in front of them.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gators get great news for the 2020 season with the recent announcements of Marco Wilson and Trevon Grimes returning for one more year. Not only did Florida receive positive news on those returning players, but Xzavier Henderson and Lorenzo Lingard choose to further their careers as Gators. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) for this jam-packed episode of Gators Breakdown as the two discuss the recent string of god news. Plus, they share their thoughts on Todd Grantham as a leading candidate for the Mississippi State and look back season predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his final game as a Florida Gator, Laminal Perine totals three touchdowns to lead Florida to a 36-28 victory over Virginia. David Waters is joined by Will Sammon (The Athletic) to review Florida’s 11th win of the season and back-to-back New Year’s Six Bowl wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gators will go for their second straight New Year's Six Bowl win when they face Virginia in the Orange Bowl on December 30. Cavaliers' QB, Bryce Perkins, and a relentless pass rush will pose a challenge for Florida when the two teams meet in Miami. David Waters is joined by Jerry Ratcliffe (JerryRatcliffe.com) for an in-depth preview of Virginia. David then shares his keys for a Gators win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Mullen puts together another top-10 recruiting class for the 2020 cycle. The class includes studs on defense and top QB Anthony Richardson. David Waters is joined by Will Sammon (The Athletic) to break down the class, where the Gators succeeded, and where they can get better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 commits are where the Gators sit heading into the start of Early Signing Period on Wednesday. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) and Corey Bender (Gators Territory) to discuss the storylines surround the Class of 2020. Can the Gators end with another big finish like years past? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a 10-2 season, Florida makes its second straight New Year's Six Bowl and will play the Virginia Cavaliers in the Orange Bowl on December 30th. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) to give their reaction to the matchup. Also, they share their thoughts on the College Football Playoff rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEC Network’s Cole Cubelic was in Gainesville last week covering the Gators for the FSU game and came away impressed from what he saw in the season finale. David Waters is joined by Cole to discuss how Dan Mullen was able to get 10 wins out of this team. Also, David updates the latest bowl scenarios for Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) to discuss Franks’ legacy at Florida. Also, on this episode: TE Lucas Krull transferring Commitments from Ethan and Jordan Pouncey Wardrick Wilson arriving in January Florida ahead of Alabama in the CFP? A look back at FSU and the season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the second season in-a-row, Florida dismantles FSU, and this time it was under the lights on Senior Night for a 40-17 victory. David Waters is joined by Will Sammon (The Athletic) to review the Gators’ big night and just how far the gap is between Florida and its in-state rivals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While this year’s matchup between Florida and Florida State isn’t big on the national scale, there’s still plenty of importance for the Gators to come out with a victory. The Seminoles have looked better as of late after the firing of Willie Taggart and aim to derail Florida’s shot at a New Year’s Six Bowl. David Waters is joined by former FSU fullback, James Coleman, to break down FSU’s chances at the upset over the Gators. Also, James gives his thought of the FSU coaching search. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the 2019 seniors are introduced vs FSU Saturday night, they will do so as a group that are respected about as much as any. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) as they discuss the impact this senior class has had and their chance to go out undefeated at home for the 2019 season. Also, Dave and Will giver their first look at FSU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After years and years of waiting, Kyle Trask finally got his chance to be a starting QB at the University of Florida and is a big reason the Gators are sitting at 9-2. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (ReadandReaction.com) and Nick de la Torre (GatorCountry.com) as they discuss why Gator Nation should appreciate what Trask has done this season. Also, the trio take a look at recruiting with the Early Signing Period a month away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the final SEC game of the 2019 season, Florida ends a two-game skid to Missouri. David Waters is joined by Will Sammon (The Athletic) to review the Gators’ performance, Kyle Trask's and Jonathan Greenard’s big days, and the usage of Emory Jones.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gators travel to Columbia, MZ on Saturday for the last SEC game of the season and to try to stop a two-game skid to the Missouri Tigers. David Waters is joined by Gabe DeArmond (PowerMizzou.com) to preview the Tigers and their up and down season. David also gives his keys to the game and score prediction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saturday’s win over Vanderbilt offered plenty of playing time for a few young Gators. Mohamoud Diabate, Ethan White, and Kaiir Elam headlined a glimpse into the future for Florida. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) as they look at the performance of some Gators that will be counted on in the years to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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