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Florida hosts McNeese for the first home game of the season and a game that shouldn’t present much challenge for the Gators. David Waters gives a small preview of the game and what he wants to see from Florida. Dave also hits on the news of Jadarrius Perkins entering the transfer portal. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: ht...

What does Billy Napier need to accomplish on the field this year to earn credit with the fans? This is just one of the questions that Gators Breakdown's David Waters discusses in a Q&A session with Gators Breakdown Plus members. After last week's loss to Utah, Gator Nation is still processing the outcome and wondering what comes next for Billy Napier and the Gators. Questions include: -How likely...

Billy Napier discusses his team's disappointing performance, the importance of execution and adapting to challenges, and the need to improve the Florida Gators in various aspects of the team. David Waters and Will Miles get together to discuss the lessons learned from Florida’s loss to Utah. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics...

In the opening game of the season, the Florida Gators were no match for an inspired, beat-up Utah Utes squad. In this episode of Gators Breakdown, David Waters reviews the game and reacts to the issues that contributed to the disappointing loss. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators...

The Florida Gators will travel to Salt Lake City to open the 2023 season against the Utah Utes on Thursday night! In this episode, David Waters is joined by Porter Larsen from ESPN 700 in Salt Lake City. Together, they discuss all the injury concerns for Utah leading up to the game and identify key players to watch. Later, David speaks with Nate Barbera, CEO of Florida Victorious, to talk about th...

The first depth chart of the 2023 season has been released for the Florida Gators ahead of the big matchup versus the Utah Utes. There are a few surprises on the depth chart that David Waters discusses with Gators Breakdown Plus members. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdo...

Gator Nation, we have made it! It is finally game week and Gators Breakdown is ready to make some predictions for the 2023 season! David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) to give their picks on Florida’s record, over/under key stats, and which players will stand out for the 2023 Florida Gators. Predictions include: Graham Mertz touchdown passes Average rushing yards Offensive and...

In this preview of a Gators Breakdown Plus chat, David Waters engages in a detailed discussion with Gators Breakdown Plus members about the upcoming matchup between the Florida Gators and the Utah Utes. As the game draws closer, there has been a noticeable shift in the point spread, with Florida closing the gap and Utah now favored by only 4.5 points over the Gators. This exciting development has...

The Gator Nation has been eagerly waiting for an inside look at the Florida Gators program during the Urban Meyer era. David Waters is joined by former Gators tight end Tate Casey to dive into the Netflix documentary “Swamp Kings”. The two provide an even more in-depth look on the rise and fall of the Gators under Meyer. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Fl...

There’s no doubt the Florida Gators have one of the toughest schedules in the country for the 2023 season. The 2023 opponents consist of out-of-conference games to book-end the season with Utah and Florida State to go along with SEC rivals Georgia, LSU, and Tennessee garnering high preseason rankings. David Waters and Will Miles (Read and Reaction) go through Florida’s schedule and share what oppo...

The Florida Gators held their second scrimmage of 2023 fall camp and as the team is coming along, another season ending injury happens as running back Cam Carroll injures his knee David Waters shares thoughts from Florida’s scrimmage, injuries, and Billy Napier’s thoughts on the progress of his team to this point. Also, hear from transfer defensive linemen Cam Jackson and Caleb Banks. JOIN Gators...

In this preview of a Gators Breakdown Plus chat, David Waters discusses with members the injuries that the Utah Utes are dealing with during fall camp. Cam Rising and other quarterbacks could be in jeopardy to play versus the Gators as well as star tight-end Brant Kuithe. Dave is also asked whether Florida will have a running back who rushes for 1,000 yards. In the full episode on Gators Breakdown...

Fall camp keeps motoring along for the Florida Gators, and Gator Nation now gets to hear from some players who have had the spotlight on them in the last week. David Waters shares thoughts from Graham Mertz, who has been named starting quarterback and expresses how much he loves Billy Napier’s offense. On defense, Jack Pyburn and Tyreak Sapp are looking to fill in for the injured Justus Boone. JOI...

Montrell Johnson and Trevor Etienne are the main cogs of the Florida Gators running back room, but the addition in the running back of Cam Carroll may give another household name by season’s end. David Waters and Will Miles discuss what Etienne and Carroll think of the group and how they’ll be used this season. Also, the two take a look at the versatility of Michigan transfer safety RJ Moten. JOIN...

The Florida Gators add to their excellent 2024 recruiting class with the addition of top defensive back Wardell Mack. David Waters breaks down the commitment from the Louisiana native. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions...

The wait is over for the Florida Gators to name a starting quarterback for the 2023 season and with little surprise, Graham Mertz takes the role. David Waters reacts to Mertz getting the nod and dives why he was the choice. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: http...

One day after the Florida Gators held their first scrimmage for the 2023 season, head coach Billy Napier announces the squad has suffered their first major injury blow as DL Justus Boone has torn his ACL. David Waters reacts to the unfortunate news and how the Gators will react. Also, David dives into the first scrimmage. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get F...

David Waters hold a Gators Breakdown Member Chat where Dave shares his outlook on the 2023 Gators is getting more positive. Other topics include: -Opening up the passing game -What a win over Utah would mean -Which receivers step up? JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown m...

The Florida Gators held an open practice for their fifth practice of 2023 fall camp and there were plenty of notable moments in front of Gator Nation. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) to review the open practice and players that stood out. Dave and Will also react to Billy Napier lauding at the progress of his true freshmen class. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsb...

The Florida Gators already have their first injury scare of 2023 fall camp as linebacker Shemar James is dealing with a “lower-body injury” says head coach Billy Napier. David Waters gives the latest on James’ injury as well as other topics headlining fall camp so far: -QB Max Brown shining early -WR Andy Jean an early stand-out -Devin Moore bouncing back from injury -Austin Barber ready to lead -...

The Florida Gators hit the practice field this week to get started for the 2023 edition of fall camp. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) to preview fall camp with thoughts from head coach Billy Napier, DC Austin Armstrong, and OC/OL Coach Rob Sale. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n...

The Florida Gators are going to culminate a hot summer on the recruiting trail with “Grill in the Ville” this weekend. Many commits will be on campus and a couple of targets as well. Maybe some surprises? David Waters takes a look at some of the biggest targets remaining to finish the 2024 class. Also, on this episode, David previews a new Florida Victorious series to let Gator Nation know more of...

It’s no secret the Florida Gators have a lot of work to do on the defensive side of the ball. As far as players go, Princely Umanmielen moves to a new position at edge to help the turnaround. David Waters sits down with Umanmielen to discuss his new role, new coach, and more! Topics include: -How the move to edge rusher happened and how the position is different -The difference between Austin Arms...

David Waters joins Gators Breakdown Plus members for a chat and hit on many topics including: Does the national media respect Napier? Will Graham Mertz spend two seasons in Gainesville? The effect of Kiyaunta Goodwin transferring Which players should have been Preseason All-SEC? and more JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: ht...

The message from Florida at SEC Media Days was to silence doubters and they will certainly have their opportunity as the SEC media predicts Florida to finish 5th in the SEC East. David Waters reacts to the prediction and the three Gators selected All-SEC. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja...