Dan Mullen offered some criticism of defensive alignment and urgency late in the 2020 season with spring practices right around the corner.
Athletic director Scott Stricklin said hosting fans for the annual scrimmage seems “unwise given all circumstances,” in a press release Tuesday.
Florida and Notre Dame will play a home-and-home football series in 2031 and 2032, the universities announced Tuesday.
Gilbert will replace former tight end Kyle Pitts, who declared for the 2021 NFL Draft in December.
The Gators’ 2021 roadmap to the playoffs goes through Death Valley and brings the Tide to The Swamp.
Kyle Trask won’t be the only departure from Florida’s quarterback room as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson heads to the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Gators continue to revamp their coaching staff on the defensive side of the ball with the addition of a former cornerbacks coach and recruiting coordinator from South Florida, the second hire of the offseason.
McGriff will look to help turn around a Gators defense that allowed over 250 yards per game through the air.
The second level of Florida’s defense suffered a blow Wednesday when James Houston, who has amassed more than 100 tackles in his career, announced he’s entering the transfer portal.
In one of the least contentious decisions of the night, Pitts was awarded the Mackey following a 770 yard, 12 touchdown campaign in 2020.
Trask faced Alabama quarterback Mac Jones, Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence and Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith, who was ultimately awarded the Heisman.
Gators quarterback Kyle Trask, who is a finalist for the Heisman after a record season, ended 2020 declaring for the NFL Draft.
Not all universities have the resources Division I programs do to keep their football teams active during the pandemic. In Melbourne, Florida, Florida Tech cut their team as a cost-saving measure.
UF ends its season with an 8-4 record after dropping its last three games in a row.
Pitts is in the running against Ole Miss wide receiver Elijah Moore and Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith.
Mullen admitted fault for the first violation and agreed that he failed to comply with the investigation.
Pitts finished his career at Florida with 100 receptions, 1,492 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns.
Alabama becomes SEC Champion for the 28th time after a 52-46 win over the Gators.
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UF dropped to 8-2 Saturday night after tough loss to the Tigers at home.
The Gators could win the SEC Championship game if the defense steps up and they score early.
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