After four solid performances to start the 2023 campaign, the Gators’ defense disappointed against Kentucky in week five, allowing 329 rushing yards to the Wildcats including 140 rushing yards on eight carries in the first quarter.
Austin Armstrong’s unit posted their worst tackling game of the season, totaling 17 missed tackles against Kentucky after missing just 27 combined tackles in the first four games, according to PFF. The Gators posted a tackling grade of just 31.2, their lowest grade on the season by over 25 points (Tennessee, 57.6).
“Yeah, time will tell. Time will tell. I’m hopeful it’s an outlier” Napier on the missed tackles in week five.