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Would a preseason game in college football benefit the Florida Gators?

By Will Thomas

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 19: Albert, the mascot for the Florida Gators, performs against the UCLA Bruins during the third round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at St. Pete Times Forum on March 19, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. Florida won 73-65. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - MARCH 19: Albert, the mascot for the Florida Gators, performs against the UCLA Bruins during the third round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at St. Pete Times Forum on March 19, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. Florida won 73-65. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images) /
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With football season getting underway on Thursday night with the annual NFL Hall of Fame Game, it got us thinking about how there’s no preseason at the college ranks. Despite there being obvious risks that come with full contact before meaningful games, a preseason contest may be a big boost to the Florida Gators and the other teams at the college level.

Here are the reasons why it’s both a bad and good idea to have preseason in college.

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