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Gators Breakdown
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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.
Twitter: @GatorsBreakdown
Host/Creator: David Waters - Twitter @GatorDave_SEC
Co-Host: Will Miles - Twitter @WillMilesSEC
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Florida Closes Late AGAIN: The Gators Stole Tre Geathers Right From Tennessee + 2027 Class Updates
3d ago00:54:29Tap to summarizeFlorida didn't offer Tre Geathers until April and sat behind Tennessee, Georgia, and South Carolina, but the Gators closed late and beat them all for the Charlotte linebacker. We break down the official visit that flipped it, the SAM-to-box plan Brad White and Greg Gasparato sold him on, and what his film says about his upside. Then we zoom out to Florida's surging 2027 class and the Raheem Floyd and Kamauri Whitfield decisions on deck. Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/GATORS Get the READ & REACTION 2026 PREVIEW: https://a.co/d/0c13QdI9 #FloridaGators #GatorsFootball #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #GatorsBreakdown #GoGators #CFB #FloridaGatorsFootball JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdownplus.com Gators Breakdown Merch: https://gatorsbreakdown.printful.me Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Questions or comments? Send them to gatorsbreakdown@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Florida Gators Weekend Recap: Brewster, Royal, Floyd Visits + Kennedee Jackson Flips to Georgia
2w ago00:52:50Tap to summarizeFlorida hosted a massive official visit weekend in Gainesville, with #1 overall prospect Jalen Brewster, five-star receiver Easton Royal, and four-star corner Raheem Floyd all in town. We break down where each recruitment stands, what's driving the Gators' surge, and why those final visits loom so large. Plus, the gut-punch: Kennedee Jackson's flip to Georgia and what it really means for this class. Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/GATORS Get the READ & REACTION 2026 PREVIEW: https://a.co/d/0c13QdI9 #FloridaGators #GatorsFootball #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #GatorsBreakdown #GoGators #CFB #FloridaGatorsFootball JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdownplus.com Gators Breakdown Merch: https://gatorsbreakdown.printful.me Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Questions or comments? Send them to gatorsbreakdown@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →INSTANT REACTION: Florida Gators Game Start Times for 2026 | Gators Breakdown Plus MEMBER CHAT
2w ago00:57:09Tap to summarizeDavid Waters chats with Gators Breakdown Plus members as the SEC drops the 2026 football start times. Get the READ & REACTION 2026 PREVIEW: https://a.co/d/0c13QdI9 #FloridaGators #GatorsFootball #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #GatorsBreakdown #GoGators #CFB #FloridaGatorsFootball JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdownplus.com Gators Breakdown Merch: https://gatorsbreakdown.printful.me Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Questions or comments? Send them to gatorsbreakdown@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →SEC Reveals 2026 Kickoff Times + Can Florida FLIP TWO of the Nation's Top Recruits?
2w ago01:10:04Tap to summarizeThe SEC just dropped kickoff times for the 2026 season, so we run through what stands out before taking a fresh snapshot of where Florida's 2027 class currently stands. Then we get into the headline of the week: official visits from the No. 1 overall player Jalen Brewster and the No. 1 receiver Easton Royal, both Texas-tied prospects the Gators are pushing hard to flip. We break down exactly where Florida stands in each battle and how realistic these swings really are. Get the READ & REACTION 2026 PREVIEW: https://a.co/d/0c13QdI9 #FloridaGators #GatorsFootball #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #GatorsBreakdown #GoGators #CFB #FloridaGatorsFootball JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdownplus.com Gators Breakdown Merch: https://gatorsbreakdown.printful.me Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Questions or comments? Send them to gatorsbreakdown@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Gators Strike Again: Florida Lands 4-Star LB Ellis McGaskin Over LSU and FSU
3w ago00:58:59Tap to summarizeThe Gators strike again, landing four-star linebacker Ellis McGaskin over LSU and Florida State in one of the biggest defensive wins of the cycle. We break down how Jon Sumrall's staff flipped this recruitment, what McGaskin brings to the field, and how he pairs with Ja'Bios Smith to reshape Florida's 2027 linebacker room. Plus the latest on the Gators' top-five class and the rest of a loaded recruiting weekend. Get the READ & REACTION 2026 PREVIEW: https://a.co/d/0c13QdI9 #FloridaGators #GatorsFootball #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #GatorsBreakdown #GoGators #CFB #FloridaGatorsFootball JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdownplus.com Gators Breakdown Merch: https://gatorsbreakdown.printful.me Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Questions or comments? Send them to gatorsbreakdown@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Florida Stacks Two Defenders in a Day: Cahron Wheeler & Kamarion Johnson Commit for 2027
3w ago00:43:04Tap to summarizeFlorida just landed back-to-back commitments on the defensive side of the ball, and both stories are worth your time. Four-star edge Cahron Wheeler picks the Gators on his official visit, then athlete Kamarion Johnson follows right after over Florida State and Cincinnati. We dig into the recruitments, the evaluations, and what Jon Sumrall's staff is putting together for 2027. Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/GATORS Get the READ & REACTION 2026 PREVIEW: https://a.co/d/0c13QdI9 #FloridaGators #GatorsFootball #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #GatorsBreakdown #GoGators #CFB #FloridaGatorsFootball JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdownplus.com Gators Breakdown Merch: https://gatorsbreakdown.printful.me Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Questions or comments? Send them to gatorsbreakdown@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →ANOTHER COMMIT! Inside Florida's Late Surge to Land DL Zahmar Tookes | GATORS ROLLING!
3w ago00:52:42Tap to summarizeFlorida came late to the Zahmar Tookes recruitment, but the Gators closed fast and beat out Penn State and Nebraska for the versatile four-star defensive lineman. David Waters breaks down how Gerald Chatman and Brad White built the relationship, what the GatorMade pitch really looked like, and what Florida is getting on the field. Plus, where Tookes fits in the 2027 DL class and the latest on Wheeler, Guertin, and Jalen Brewster. Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/GATORS Get the READ & REACTION 2026 PREVIEW: https://a.co/d/0c13QdI9 #FloridaGators #GatorsFootball #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #GatorsBreakdown #GoGators #CFB #FloridaGatorsFootball JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdownplus.com Gators Breakdown Merch: https://gatorsbreakdown.printful.me Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Questions or comments? Send them to gatorsbreakdown@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Kennedee Jackson Picks FLORIDA OVER GEORGIA - The Florida Gators O-Line Class Is Getting RIDICULOUS
3w ago00:47:59Tap to summarizeFour-star tackle Kennedee Jackson canceled his Georgia visit and committed to the Gators, and the way Florida closed says everything about where this program is headed. We break down how Jon Sumrall and Phil Trautwein got it done, what makes Jackson such a rare prospect, and why this might be the best O-line haul Florida has put together. Plus the latest on Trey Martin, Antonio Berry, and the rest of a loaded recruiting weekend. Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/GATORS Get the READ & REACTION 2026 PREVIEW: https://a.co/d/0c13QdI9 #FloridaGators #GatorsFootball #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #GatorsBreakdown #GoGators #CFB #FloridaGatorsFootball JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdownplus.com Gators Breakdown Merch: https://gatorsbreakdown.printful.me Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Questions or comments? Send them to gatorsbreakdown@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Ja'Bios Smith Becomes Florida's First 2027 Linebacker Commit — How the Gators Closed
4w ago00:31:08Tap to summarizeFlorida finally breaks the seal at linebacker, landing 4-star Ja'Bios Smith as the first LB commit of the class and No. 17 overall. We break down how Jon Sumrall and Greg Gasparato out-recruited Georgia, South Carolina, and Texas A&M for the Swainsboro standout. Then we get into his downhill, MIKE-style film, and why this first domino could shape the rest of Florida's linebacker board. Get the READ & REACTION 2026 PREVIEW: https://a.co/d/0c13QdI9 #FloridaGators #GatorsFootball #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #GatorsBreakdown #GoGators #CFB #FloridaGatorsFootball JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdownplus.com Gators Breakdown Merch: https://gatorsbreakdown.printful.me Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Questions or comments? Send them to gatorsbreakdown@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →OFFICIAL: Gators First Three Game Times + Best Swamp Wins, My Life Outside GB & Did I Ever Have Hair?
4w ago00:58:06Tap to summarizeFlorida's first three game times are officially set and we break down what they mean. Then we get personal — my favorite Gator win at the Swamp, what life looks like outside of Gators Breakdown, and yes… the hair question finally gets answered. Grab a seat, this one's fun. Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/GATORS Get the READ & REACTION 2026 PREVIEW: https://a.co/d/0c13QdI9 #FloridaGators #GatorsFootball #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #GatorsBreakdown #GoGators #CFB #FloridaGatorsFootball JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdownplus.com Gators Breakdown Merch: https://gatorsbreakdown.printful.me Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Questions or comments? Send them to gatorsbreakdown@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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