Florida’s season has not gone as planned for Billy Napier and his coaching staff. You can look around at a number of different statistics that would accurately reflect the Gators’ 2-2 (1-1 SEC) record, but the area holding Florida back the most is third downs, both offensively and defensively. The lack of production is alarming.
The Gators convert just 36.8% of their third downs, which ranks 89th in the country. On defense, Florida is allowing 46.6% of third downs, which ranks 112th in the country.
I don’t have to tell anybody this, but you can’t be a successful football team if you can’t get off the field or move the chains.