Unless you’ve been living under a rock without access to the internet or sports-talk radio for the past eight months, you know by now that the Gators’ secondary faces a daunting challenge this season.
After years of priding themselves on stifling pass defenses and claiming the fictional “DBU” title, UF crashed and burned in 2020, surrendering an unthinkable 257.5 passing yards per game, which ranked 100th in the country.
Four of the five starters on the back end and both of the coaches are gone. Now, the Gators must turn things around with a crop of players that includes 14 players in their first or second years in the program and two new coaches.