State of Florida (video): Higher standards surround Gators after clinching SEC East title

Gator Bytes | November 10, 2015

The Gators were expected to produce seven or eight wins this season. But the standards around the program are a little higher these days.

Kelvin Taylor #21 of the Florida Gators scores a touchdown during the first quarter of the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 7, 2015 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)

After clinching the SEC East title with an ugly 9-7 win over Vanderbilt on Saturday, Florida was criticized for the way it beat the Commodores. But the Gators are already exceeding expectations with an 8-1 record and a division title.