The Gators are off this week, so the headlines have looked a bit different heading into the bye week.
But that doesn’t mean there hasn’t been plenty to discuss; here are the most notable headlines from the past seven days.
Gators erase a 14-point deficit to stun Texas in Austin
When Florida fell behind by 14 points against Texas, most Gator fans were fearing the worst about Jon Sumrall. But then Florida stormed back to pick up their second top ten win of the season to head into the bye week.
Tramell Jones gives Florida a quarterback decision heading into Georgia week
Tramell Jones got the start against Texas as Aaron Philo was nursing a shoulder injury. Jones didn’t necessarily do anything that would automatically win him the job from Philo, but it’s also not like Philo has done enough to automatically keep his job as the starter.
Florida turns up the pressure and makes Arch Manning uncomfortable
Florida blitzed on 64% of Manning’s dropbacks as Jon Sumrall pushed for a more aggressive approach. Sumrall admitted after the game he told defensive coordinator Brad White to start blitzing more and not worry about coverage on the backend.
LJ McCray delivers the breakout performance Florida needed
McCray recorded four tackles and 1.5 sacks against Texas, giving hope that he might live up to his five-star potential.
Gators return to the Top 25 with Georgia looming
Florida climbed to No. 20 in the AP poll, entering its bye week at 5–2 with renewed momentum before facing the Bulldogs in Atlanta.
Florida basketball claims preseason No. 1 as expectations soar
Todd Golden’s team earned the top spot in the preseason AP poll, setting the stage for a season with national championship expectations. As we noted this week, no team since UNC for the 2008-09 season has been the preseason No. 1 and gone on to win the national title.
Baylor exhibition exposes Florida’s shooting and bench concerns
The Gators’ 82–76 overtime loss featured a 4-for-29 performance from three-point range and just three bench points. It’s an exhibition game, so it’s not time for panic yet, but it is worth noting.
Gators volleyball completes a Texas takedown of its own
Florida rallied past No. 12 Texas in five sets, surviving a fourth-set deficit to pull off the win. The Gators returned to Gainesville on Friday to take down LSU to improve to 16-2 on the season and 7-1 in SEC play.
Soccer picks up tie against Auburn
In a result that was probably fair enough, Florida picked up a 1-1 draw against Auburn. The Gators are now 6-6-4 overall on the season and are 2-4-3 in SEC play.
Dallas offers fresh starts for Kyle Trask and Walter Clayton Jr.
Trask joined the Cowboys’ practice squad, while Clayton landed a two-way deal with the Mavericks after the Memphis Grizzlies waived him.
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