Saturday did not start well for the Florida Gators as 2023 QB Austin Simmons flips from Florida to Ole Miss. As the day progressed, Florida got the ball rolling for the 2024 class. Tight end Amir Jackson got it started, and then the Gators added three defensive players on Saturday night: LB Aaron Chiles, DL Nasir Johnson,...

The Florida Gators face a tough 2024 schedule headlined by Georgia, Texas, Texas A&M, LSU, and Tennessee.David Waters reacts to the new slate for 2024 as well as Florida’s newest OL commit Noel Portnjagin, and adjusting the tight end board after Walter Matthews commits to USC.JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus:...

The Florida Gators grab their first commit out of official visit weekends with offensive lineman Mike Williams pledging to the orange and blue.David Waters reacts to the commit and takes a look at other recruiting storylines including: recapping this past weekend’s visits, Chauncey Bowens flipping to Georgia, and Austin...

One of the Florida Gators’ top targets at wide receiver, TJ Moore, commits to Clemson after an official visit this past weekend.David Waters reacts and look at the other options at the position.JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics:...

The Florida Gators hosted some of their top commits and targets for the class of 2024 over the weekend. While the visits are getting rave reviews, commitments are yet to happen.David Waters discusses if this is cause for concern or no big deal.JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/Get...

Let’s kick off preview magazine season with the Read and Reaction: 2023 Florida Gators Football Preview!David Waters is joined by Read and Reaction’s Will Miles and Nick Knudsen to preview their release. Also, the group looks ahead to the first official visit weekend for the Class of 2024.JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus:...

June is going to be a huge month for the Florida Gators in terms of recruiting as the program is set to host major targets to kick off the summer.David Waters updates the recruiting board with many players he thinks will help fill out the rest of the class of 2024.JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus:...

Since Florida won their second and third national championships in 2006 and 2008, the program has experienced both highs and lows.In his latest article, "How a once-dominant college football program fell permanently two steps behind," David Waters sits down with Andy Staples of The Athletic to discuss the program's...

There's not many impact players left in the transfer portal and while the Gators have had some success in bringing in new players, there have also been some misses.David Waters chats with Gators Breakdown Plus members on all things transfer portal and the seemingly slower approach from Billy Napier.JOIN Gators Breakdown...

There's not many impact players left in the transfer portal and while the Gators have had some success in bringing in new players, there have also been some misses.David Waters chats with Gators Breakdown Plus members on all things transfer portal and the seemingly slower approach from Billy Napier.JOIN Gators Breakdown...

Lyndell Hudson commits to the Florida Gators after visiting Gainesville over the weekend.David Waters breaks down the transfer from FIU that recently committed to USF.JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxjaGet Gators...

After an opening 6-7 debut season and a difficult 2023 season on the horizon, Billy Napier's first two seasons in Gainesville could be a rough start. If that occurs, how much patience is warranted for Napier to turnaround the Florida Gators program?JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/Get...

David Waters hosts a Gators Breakdown Plus members only chat. In this preview, expectations from Graham Mertz are discussed.JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxjaGet Gators Breakdown merch:...

As we get out of spring and closer to the summer months, more and more predictions start to make their way out.David Waters and Will Miles take a look at Vegas odds and the updated ESPN FPI to get a gauge of the 2023 Florida Gators football team. Also, the duo review the latest recruiting news.JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus:...

Izaiah Williams becomes the first wide receiver to commit to the Florida Gators class of 2024.David Waters details the commitment on this episode of Gators Breakdown.JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxjaGet Gators...

There’s plenty of opportunity in the Florida Gators wide receiver room for a number of players to step up.Brought to you by Florida Victorious, David Waters chats with Gators wide receiver with Ja’Quavion Fraziars on the progress of the position group, the freshmen receivers, and the QB position.JOIN Gators Breakdown...

The Florida Gators needed safety help and land a commitment from Michigan safety transfer RJ Moten.David Waters details Moten’s career so far and how he fits in the safety roomJOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxjaGet...

Anthony Richardson was the sole first round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, but do the Gators have one for the 2024 NFL Draft?David Waters discusses a few players that could make their way into a first round selection. Also, David shares recent transfer portal news after offensive lineman Josh Simmons commits to Ohio...

The Florida Gators hosted a slew of visitors throughout the spring and there are a few positions where the direction isn’t as clear as some others for the class of 2024.David Waters brings on Corey Bender (Gators Online, On3) to provide some insight on the trail.JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus:...

Two expected contributors for the 2023 Florida Gators have entered the transfer portal. Edge player Antwaun Powell-Ryland and wide receiver Xzavier Henderson will be looking to continue their careers elsewhere.David Waters gives his reaction to the news and what’s next at the positions for the Gators.JOIN Gators Breakdown...

With spring football now in the rearview mirror, it’s now time for the Florida Gators to focus on the transfer portal.David Waters shares a few possible targets the Gators could pursue in the spring transfer portal window.JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/Get Florida Gators merch at...

Spring football comes to a close for the Florida Gators after a spring game that didn’t provide many offensive fireworks.David Waters and Will Miles get together and answer questions that still surround the squad coming out of spring.JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/Get Florida Gators...

Florida’s 2024 recruiting class brings in another elite prospect with the addition of safety, Xavier FilsaimeDavid Waters breaks down Filsaime’s commitment.JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxjaGet Gators Breakdown...

Spring football comes to a close culminating in a spring game that saw the Florida Gators defense under Austin Armstrong in control most of the night.David Waters recaps the defense’s strong performance as well as the showing of quarterbacks Graham Mertz and Jack Miller.JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus:...

Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) has certainly rocked the landscape of college football, especially at the University of Florida. To adjust and build upon previous NIL efforts, Florida Victorious has debuted as the lead entity for Gator Nation.David Waters is joined by Nate Barbera, the CEO of Florida Victorious, to...

The tight end position has been one position for Billy Napier’s Gators that has just been riddled with injuries in his first two seasons. With those injuries comes opportunity and some young players are stepping up.David Waters breaks down the group as TE coach Russ Callaway and Arlis Boardingham give their thoughts on...

One of the biggest changes in Billy Napier’s tenure so far is already having to replace his wide receiver coach. Out goes Keary Colbert and in comes Billy Gonzalez. While some players are familiar with Gonzalez, many in the room are not.David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) as Gonzalez, and receivers...

Billy Napier adds to his 2024 recruiting class with the addition of running back Kahnen DanielsDavid Waters breaks down Daniels’ commitment.JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxjaGet Gators Breakdown merch:...

With Ventrell Miller and Amari Burney departing, the linebacker position for the Florida Gators is wide open.David Waters shares thoughts on the "unbelievable competition" from linebackers coach Jay Bateman, as well as players Derek Wingo, Shemar James, and Scooby Williams.Additionally, Florida hosted several top recruits...

The Florida Gators just wrapped-up the second scrimmage of the spring and Billy Napier feels the team is on schedule heading into the final week of practice.David Waters discusses the scrimmage and more. Hear from offensive line coach Darnell Stapleton and offensive lineman Richie Leonard on the progress of the group as...