Mullen, the son of a dance instructor and drama teacher, sees a 100-yard field of grass as his canvas and the Gators’ sideline as his stage.
Mullen’s creativity keeps his team a step ahead of the competition, while his brain’s analytical side helps him tailor his scheme to his players’ strengths. This Xs and Os artistry and fast-twitch adaptability allowed his offense to execute an offseason about-face, leaving defenses scratching their heads.
The No. 11 Gators (2-1, 0-1 SEC) enter Saturday night’s visit from Tennessee (2-1, 0-0) as the nation’s No. 2 running team, averaging 335.7 yards a season after leading the nation in passing (378.