Gators Breakdown

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