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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.
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Host/Creator: David Waters - Twitter @GatorDave_SEC
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Breaking down the Florida Gators' transfer portal haul under new head coach Jon Sumrall with honest answers to your burning questions from Gator Nation. Are Eric Singleton Jr. and Emmanuel Oyebadejo enough to be difference-makers, or is Florida relying too heavily on coaching development to compete in 2026? We assess the proven starters, talent gaps at premium positions, and whether this roster is really better than the 4-8 team from last season.
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As the transfer portal closes for the Florida Gators, expectations are shifting under first-year head coach Jon Sumrall. David Waters discusses the Florida Gators 2026 season expectations with Gators Breakdown Plus members following significant transfer portal activity. Plus, analysis of On3's way-too-early college football top 25 rankings for 2026, which surprisingly includes the Florida Gators under Jon Sumrall's first season as head coach.
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Coach Jon Sumrall and his staff are leveraging familiarity and retainment to dominate the transfer portal with 23 commits, including top targets like WR Eric Singleton Jr. and multiple Georgia Tech connections through OC Buster Faulkner. The Gators successfully retained key players like Jadan Baugh and Vernell Brown III while adding experienced transfers at critical positions. From QB Aaron Philo to OL Coach Phil Trautwein's Penn State connections, Florida is building a roster with chemistry and experience that could transform the program.
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The Florida Gators are making MAJOR moves in the transfer portal as Eric Singleton Jr., the No. 7 WR in the portal, commits to Florida over Texas Tech and the NFL! Coach Jon Sumrall and staff are also bringing in more players from Georgia Tech including TE Luke Harpring and OL Harrison Moore, RB London Montgomery from East Carolina, and successfully retaining key players like Brendan Bett and Ben Hanks III. Join David Waters as he reacts to Florida's aggressive transfer portal strategy and exciting roster moves!
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The Florida Gators are making MAJOR moves! Jon Sumrall and his staff are aggressively attacking the transfer portal while retaining key roster pieces like Jadan Baugh and Jayden Woods. From experienced offensive linemen to explosive running backs, Florida is building momentum and showing a new sense of urgency. Join this Gators Breakdown Plus Member Chat as fans react to the exciting roster changes.
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Florida Gators just pulled off a MASSIVE win by retaining star freshman edge rusher Jayden Woods, who turned down Texas to stay in Gainesville. Coach Jon Sumrall went 5-for-5 keeping his must-retain players and added three more transfers to the roster.
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The Florida Gators made major moves in the transfer portal! Running back Jadan Baugh is officially returning to Gainesville, and the Gators are bringing in a massive haul of new talent. Join David Waters and Will Miles as they break down all the latest Florida Gators transfer portal news, including impact players on offense, defense, and special teams.
In this episode, we cover:
Jadan Baugh's return to the Florida Gators
QB Aaron Philo from Georgia Tech
RB Evan Pryor from Cincinnati
WR Bailey Stockton from Georgia Tech
OL TJ Shanahan and Eagan Boyer from Penn State
DL Emmanuel Oyebadejo and DK Kalu
S DJ Coleman from Baylor
Special teams additions from Tulane
And much more transfer portal analysis
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Breaking down DJ Coleman's commitment to Florida from Baylor and the latest Gators transfer portal news. We cover visits on both sides of the ball, including quarterback Aaron Philo, offensive linemen from Penn State, running back targets, defensive line prospects like Emmanuel Oyebadejo, and special teams players from Tulane.
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Breaking down the latest Florida Gators transfer portal news as several players announce their intentions before the portal officially opens. We discuss the departures on both sides of the ball, including key decisions still pending from players like Jadan Baugh and Dallas Wilson, plus the good news on players staying in Gainesville. This is a Gators Breakdown Plus Member Chat diving deep into roster movement and what it means for Florida's future.
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Florida's new offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner brings a track record of dramatic turnarounds, most recently transforming Georgia Tech from the 129th-ranked offense to 19th in just three years. His pro-style hybrid scheme emphasizes mental toughness at quarterback, creative play-calling with extensive motion and shifts, and success with talent-deficient rosters. Learn what makes Faulkner one of college football's premier offensive minds and what it means for the Gators' future. Also, reports suggest Florida is hiring Duke RB Coach Chris Foster for same position.
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Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall continues building his staff with key hires from his championship Tulane program. On this Gators Breakdown Plus Member Chat, we break down the coaches coming to Gainesville, including coordinators taking position coach roles, a former Gator returning home, and what these moves mean for the program.
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Will Florida Gators star RB Jadan Baugh stay or enter the transfer portal? We break down the complicated decision facing Baugh as he weighs his options between staying with new coach Jon Sumrall and OC Buster Faulkner or potentially leaving for another program. Plus, we have a deep dive into Buster Faulkner's offense with Seth Varnadore.
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Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway will enter the transfer portal instead of playing for new head coach Jon Sumrall and offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner. David Waters and Will Miles react to the big news, along with other Gators entering the transfer portal—including starting safety Jordan Castell. The two also discuss the hires of Faulkner and offensive line coach Phil Trautwein and how they'll complement each other.
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Breaking down Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall's major staff additions including offensive line coach Phil Trautwein from Penn State, defensive backs coaches Brandon Harris and Chris Collins, and wide receivers coach Marcus Davis. We'll also dive into the 2026 SEC schedule that features a brutal stretch of Texas, Georgia, and Oklahoma. Listen this Gators Breakdown Plus Member Chat for analysis and discussion!
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We've known the opponents for the Florida Gators' 2026 schedule, but now we know when Florida will play them. The hire of offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner is also now official.
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Breaking down the coaching staff changes under Jon Sumrall as Gerald Chatman is retained while Billy Gonzales, Jabbar Juluke, and others are not brought back to the Florida Gators. Plus, we get Will Miles’ thoughts on the hires of Buster Faulkner and Brad White.
Finally, a review of 2025 season predictions vs. reality, including Lagway's stats, offensive struggles, and VB3's breakout freshman campaign.
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Gator Nation is feeling a whole lot better about the Jon Sumrall hire after his remarkable first week as Florida's head coach. From landing top coordinators Buster Faulkner and Brad White to winning the AAC Championship and making the College Football Playoff with Tulane, Sumrall has shown he understands exactly what this job demands. Join us for an exclusive member chat as we break down Sumrall's impressive start and react to the College Football Playoff developments.
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Florida Gators land Buster Faulkner as offensive coordinator after his dominant run at Georgia Tech, where the Yellow Jackets finished No. 12 nationally in total offense this season. Plus, 4-star safety Dylan Purter flips from LSU to join the Gators, bringing his physical style and versatility to Florida's secondary. Breaking down both huge additions and what they mean for Jon Sumrall's early days at Florida!
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In this MEGA EPISODE of Gators Breakdown, David Waters reacts to the Florida Gators' impressive National Signing Day following the recent hire of head coach Jon Sumrall. David also dives into the coaching search with Gators great QB Danny Wuerffel. To wrap up the episode, David sits down with Jake Weinstock, Editor in Chief at Fear the Wave Collective and cohost of the Wavecast, to learn more about Jon Sumrall.
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Is Jon Sumrall the right hire for Florida? We sit down with Jake Weinstock, Editor in Chief at Fear the Wave Collective and Cohost of the Wavecast, to get the inside story on the Gators' new head coach.
After Lane Kiffin fell through, many Florida fans were skeptical about Sumrall. But Jake shares why this hire might be better than anyone realizes. From his authentic leadership style to his proven track record at TWO different Group of Five schools, discover what makes Sumrall unique.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why Sumrall is nothing like Billy Napier despite similar backgrounds
- His incredible four consecutive conference championship appearances at two different schools
- The personal stories that reveal his character and coaching philosophy
- How he's adapted and thrived in the NIL/transfer portal era
- Why he left Tulane for Florida and what it says about the Gators' future
If you're a Florida fan wondering who Jon Sumrall really is, this is the conversation you need to hear from someone who's covered him up close for two years.
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