GAINESVILLE — UF cornerback Kaiir Elam was a bit embarrassed and more than a little angry after watching the team’s dismal defensive performance at Ole Miss.
During Florida’s 51-35 season-opening win two days earlier, Ole Miss racked up 613 yards against a defense with high expectations this season. Of the total, 443 yards came through the air against a secondary annually one of the best in college football.
“This is DBU," said Elam, referencing the fictional “Defensive Backs University." "This is our job to lock down opposing offenses. Watching the film, it’s just something that can’t happen again.