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Gators Breakdown
Gators Breakdown is dedicated to providing you with the most comprehensive coverage of Florida Gators football. Host David Waters brings you the latest news, thoughts, and analysis on everything concerning the Gators. Whether it's on the field, off the field, or recruiting news, Gators Breakdown has you covered. Follow us to stay in the loop and get all the latest Florida Gators football news.
Twitter: @GatorsBreakdown
Host/Creator: David Waters - Twitter @GatorDave_SEC
Co-Host: Will Miles - Twitter @WillMilesSEC
- Football chart
- #145
- Episodes
- 1,162
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- Daily
- Typical length
- 1 hr 8 min
- On air since
- 2017
- Latest episode
- 1 day ago
Episodes
1,162 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 2 min
Florida Football’s Path Forward: QB Plan, Vernell Brown III Update & Oklahoma Ahead for the Gators
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Four games remain—can Florida build a finish that points to a brighter future? David Waters is joined by Will Miles to break down Jon Sumrall’s quarterback plan, the latest on Vernell Brown III and what the Gators need to show against Oklahoma and beyond.
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1 hr 8 min
Florida’s Loss to Georgia Exposed Big Questions: What’s Next for the Gators?
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Florida’s 27-8 loss to Georgia left plenty to unpack. David Waters and Gators Breakdown Plus members discuss the quarterback situation, offensive struggles, defensive progress, and what’s ahead for the Gators.
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1 hr 33 min
Georgia Beats Florida 27-8 | Gators Drop Sixth Straight vs the Bulldogs | Recap & Reaction
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Florida drops its sixth straight game to Georgia in a frustrating 27-8 loss, as turnovers, offensive struggles, and costly mistakes prove too much to overcome. The Gators defense did its part, but the offense couldn't get anything going against the Bulldogs. On Gators Breakdown, we react to another rivalry loss, the quarterback situation, and what this performance means for Jon Sumrall and Florida moving forward.
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1 hr
Florida vs. Georgia: Can Gators’ Familiarity With Bulldogs Make the Difference?
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Buster Faulkner and Brad White know Georgia well—but can their familiarity help Florida pull off a rivalry win? Kevin Winter joins Gators Breakdown to discuss the quarterback decision, Jadan Baugh, Ty Jackson and the matchup with the Bulldogs.
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1 hr 14 min
Can the Gators Find a Path to an Upset Over the Dawgs? Florida vs. Georgia Preview & Prediction
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Can Florida slow Gunner Stockton and get Jadan Baugh rolling enough to beat Georgia? Graham Coffey from Dawgs Central joins David Waters with the Bulldogs’ perspective, then David takes over for his own matchup breakdown and prediction.
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16 min
Can Florida Close the Gap on Georgia? Jon Sumrall’s SEC Teleconference Take
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On the SEC teleconference, Florida coach Jon Sumrall previews the Georgia game and says the Gators need to do their part to make the rivalry competitive again. He also discusses Georgia’s depth and Florida’s quarterback decision heading into Saturday.
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38 min
Florida vs Georgia: Why This Rivalry Will Never Be Just Another Game to Me
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Born in Jacksonville, raised in Georgia and raised a Gator—Florida-Georgia has always been my personal Super Bowl. On Gators Breakdown, I share why this rivalry means so much to me and why Jon Sumrall’s “not just another game” message hits home. From my favorite memories to Jadan Baugh’s Atlanta homecoming, it’s time for Florida to make some new ones.
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1 hr 25 min
Philo or Tramell? Florida’s QB Decision vs Georgia Is a HUGE Call | Looking Back at Non-Negotiables
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Aaron Philo and Tramell Jones Jr. are both practicing, but Jon Sumrall hasn’t named Florida’s starter for Georgia. We break down what each quarterback brings, what Georgia could take away, and how Vernell Brown III’s return might affect the matchup. Dave, Will, and Kody of Hightop Sports revisit their preseason non-negotiables for Florida and take stock of where the team stands after the bye week, with five games left in the season.
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59 min
Is Sumrall Turning the Corner? Florida Gators Football & Recruiting Outlook
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One comeback doesn’t define a program—but could Florida’s win at Texas signal something bigger? Kevin Winter joins David Waters to discuss what Jon Sumrall’s Gators are showing and what still needs to change. Then Corey Bender breaks down Florida Gators recruiting, from the staff’s approach to NIL to its push for a loaded 2028 class.
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1 hr 8 min
Florida Gators Q&A: A Turning Point—or More Jekyll and Hyde After Texas?
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Florida beat Texas—but how much should that win change expectations for the rest of the season? This Gators Breakdown Q&A tackles the Tramell Jones Jr.–Aaron Philo quarterback decision heading into Georgia, what needs to improve during the bye week, and what would make Jon Sumrall’s first season a success.
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1 hr 15 min
A QB Decision and Defensive Spark—What Comes Next for the Florida Gators?
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Florida’s win over Texas gave the Gators something to build on—but what carries forward? David Waters and Will Miles break down the Tramell Jones Jr.–Aaron Philo quarterback decision, the defense’s breakthrough and what Jon Sumrall needs to turn one win into lasting progress.
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1 hr 5 min
Florida Gators Rally Past Texas 27-24 | Gator Nation Reacts to Jones & Defensive Turnaround
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Gator Nation weighs in as David Waters and Gators Breakdown Plus members react to Florida’s 27-24 comeback win over Texas. From Tramell Jones Jr.’s first college start to a much-needed defensive response, the chat breaks down what changed—and what the Gators still need to prove.
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1 hr 26 min
Florida UPSETS Texas 27-24 after BIG COMEBACK | RECAP & REACTION
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Down 17-3, Florida finally had an answer—and Texas couldn’t finish the job. Tramell Jones Jr.’s first career start turned into a 27-24 Gators upset, with a defense that held the Longhorns to just 272 yards delivering when it mattered most. David Waters breaks down the comeback, the defining plays, and what this response means for Florida.
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50 min
Is This Tramell Jones Jr.’s Moment vs. Texas? Florida’s Offense & Defense at a Crossroads
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Could Tramell Jones Jr. be the spark Florida needs for its Texas test? WRUF’s Kevin Winter hops into the conversation before we break down the crossroads facing the Gators: an offense searching for answers and a defense that still has to clean up its communication and execution.
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1 hr 24 min
Aaron Philo QUESTIONABLE vs. Texas: Can Florida Pull Off the Upset? Gators vs Longhorns PREVIEW
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With Aaron Philo questionable, Florida could turn to Tramell Jones Jr. against a Texas defense led by Colin Simmons. Can the Gators make Arch Manning uncomfortable and find a path to an upset? We’ll get the Texas perspective from Gerry Hamilton from On Texas Football first, then David Waters gives his own Florida vs. Texas preview and prediction.
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1 hr 20 min
Florida Gators Q&A: Is This Season Slipping Away? Offense, Defense & Sumrall Under Pressure
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Can Florida turn this season around, or are the last two games exposing problems that won’t go away? In this Gators Breakdown Q&A, we tackle the offensive collapse, Philo vs. Jones, and whether Brad White can fix the defense. Plus, what would seven wins and a top-five recruiting class mean—and how much pressure could Jon Sumrall face heading into Year 2?
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1 hr 35 min
Jon Sumrall Gets Blunt About Florida Gators Problems—and Fires Back at the Rumors
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Florida Gators coach Jon Sumrall didn’t sugarcoat what’s gone wrong during the slide from 4–0 to 4–2—and his halftime locker-room story says a lot about where this team is mentally. We break down what he’s trying to fix on defense (coverage, pressure, third downs) and why he pushed back hard on the “reined in” rumors. What changes actually matter heading into the next matchup?
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1 hr 7 min
Florida Gators Fall Flat vs South Carolina—Then Flip Five-Star Easton Royal | GB Plus Member Chat
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A rough Saturday. A big recruiting win. Gators Breakdown Plus members discuss Florida’s 38-19 loss to South Carolina, what needs to change, and what five-star receiver Easton Royal’s flip from Texas means for the Gators.
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44 min
Florida Just Pulled Off a MASSIVE Flip! No. 1 WR Easton Royal Picks the Gators
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Texas had his commitment. Now, Easton Royal has picked Florida. Breaking down how the Gators flipped the nation’s No. 1 wide receiver, beat out Texas and LSU, and added game-changing speed to their 2027 recruiting class.
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58 min
South Carolina DOMINATES the Florida Gators 38-19 | Back-to-back INEXCUSABLE losses for UF
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One week after its first loss of the season, Florida turned in another inexcusable performance. South Carolina came to Gainesville and blew the Gators out, 38-19.
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