The vibe around Florida football has noticeably changed since the open date. The program feels like it’s finally on an upward trajectory in a way that it hadn’t previously.
It’s odd to say that the 42-20 loss was kind of encouraging while the 41-24 and 38-6 wins felt vaguely like disappointments, but it’s true. Or, at least, the latter felt like money left on the table more than they were disappointing. That’s how quickly things can shift during a transitional year.
The Gators could’ve folded when down 28-3 at the half against Georgia, but they battled back to pull within 28-20.