FLORIDA GATORS: PICKED 6TH IN SEC BUT POISED FOR MORE | The Team That's Building, Not Rebuilding

Gators Breakdown

Sports, Football

4.8 • 620 Ratings

🗓️ 23 July 2025

⏱️ 63 minutes

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The Florida Gators enter 2025 picked 6th in the SEC, but Coach Napier and his players are embracing higher expectations after last season's strong finish. Hear how veteran leadership from players like Jake Slaughter and Caleb Banks, combined with QB DJ Lagway's confidence under pressure, has created the foundation for Napier's best team yet. This episode breaks down how Florida's patient development approach and roster continuity is finally paying dividends, with players buying into the "long haul" mentality. As Napier said, "You could argue we were playing as good of football as anybody in the country" by the end of last season. Is this the year it all comes together? Get your tickets to The Inaugural Independent Gator Media Day. A dynamic celebration of independent football media and the Florida Gators! This one-day event unites fans, players, and media creators for an exciting mix of football, entertainment, and community. #FloridaGators #GatorsBreakdown #GoGators #CFB #SECFootball #CollegeFootball JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdown.supportingcast.fm/ Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Get Gators Breakdown merch: https://gatorsbreakdownmerch.com Questions or comments? Send them to [email protected] You can be the difference! For the first time ever, YOU can directly impact the outcome on the field by joining Florida Victorious! Want to help the Gators win? Want a better game day experience? Just like when you pack The Swamp, your unwavering support through Florida Victorious empowers the Gators to be their best! Join today and be the difference in making the orange and blue victorious. JOIN: https://floridavictorious.com/join-now/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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