Florida’s defense allowed just 270 yards of offense against Utah in week one. Gator Country provides five standout players on Florida’s defense vs the Utes.
Shemar James
There’s no doubt that the Gators’ defense made big strides in Thursday’s loss against Utah, specifically in the second half. The sophomore standout linebacker played a huge role for the Gators leading the team with 13 tackles and 1.5 TFL; seven of those tackles came from the second half alone. Something clicked in that locker room for the defense and Coach Austin Armstrong during halftime.
“Great play calling from Coach Armstrong, and guys that kept fighting until the last whistle, which I appreciate from our defense,” James said.