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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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Former Florida Gators legends Phil Trautwein (2006 & 2008 National Champion) and Bam Hardmon (All-SEC linebacker) return to Gainesville as coaches under Jon Sumrall. Trautwein brings his elite offensive line development skills while Hardmon leads the JACK room, both driven by championship expectations. Watch as these Florida alumni discuss their homecoming and mission to restore the Gators to elite status.
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Florida Gators defensive coordinator Brad White is bringing a violent, attacking 3-4 Under defense to Gainesville, and DL coach Gerald Chatman is all in. We break down White's scheme philosophy and why Chatman’s front “gets to eat." Hear directly from the coaches on what makes this system work and which players are ready to dominate.
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Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall breaks down his vision for the program, addresses NIL resources, discusses rivalry games, and reveals why he won't change his approach despite the jump to the SEC. In this exclusive Gators Breakdown interview, Sumrall makes it clear that "losing is NOT okay" as he discusses his demanding standards, roster evaluation, and building a championship culture in Gainesville. Host David Waters sits down with Coach Sumrall for an in-depth conversation covering everything from his philosophy on creating adversity to his first-season expectations with the Gators.
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Florida head coach Jon Sumrall candidly discusses NIL budget constraints, defensive line depth concerns, and his trench-first philosophy. Offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner explains his player-driven approach to scheme adaptation and why he brought Aaron Philo from Georgia Tech. Sumrall also breaks down his hands-on approach to special teams and more.
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Get the inside scoop on Florida's new coaching era with Jon Sumrall, offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner, and defensive coordinator Brad White as they discuss explosive plays, quarterback philosophy, and building a winning culture. In this episode of Gators Breakdown Plus Member Chat, David Waters is joined by special guest Nick de la Torre from Florida Victorious to break down exclusive coordinator interviews and what fans can expect from the Gators' revamped offense and defense.
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Breaking down the early momentum from Florida's 2027 recruiting class under new head coach Jon Sumrall and his staff. From Phil Trautwein's aggressive offensive line recruiting nationwide to the quarterback position heating up after Junior Day, the Gators are making serious moves just two months into the new regime. Corey Bender from Gators Online joins David Waters to discuss how this staff's approach differs from the previous regime and what it could mean for Florida's future.
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Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall discusses the importance of retaining key players like Myles Graham, VB3, Dallas Wilson, Jadan Baugh, and Jayden Woods, emphasizing the legacy angle that convinced them to stay. He also addresses the QB competition between Aaron Philo and Tramell Jones. Plus, breaking down Florida's first 2027 commitment from 4-star cornerback Amare Nugent from American Heritage, who chose the Gators over Indiana, Miami, and FSU.
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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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