GAINESVILLE — UF coach Dan Mullen will rely on his Xs and Os mastery and ability to develop players to offset the loss of record-setting signal caller Kyle Trask, All-America TE Kyle Pitts, all-purpose phenom Kadarius Toney and offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson. Mullen also needs a bounceback season from the Gators’ defense.
ADDITIONS SINCE EARLY SIGNING DAY: NSD was quiet for the Gators, who did not add to their 2021 class to end the cycle ranked No. 13 nationally. Much-needed help did arrive last month via the transfer portal. Orlando native Daquan Newkirk transferred from Auburn to join fellow defensive tackle Antonio Shelton of Penn State.