With the release of the preseason Amway Coaches Poll on Wednesday, USA TODAY Sports published season outlooks for each team ranked in the top 25.
The Gators come in at No. 8, the same spot they entered the season at last year, after finishing the 2019 season ranked No. 7 after a victory in the Orange Bowl over Virginia. Here’s what they had to say about Florida in its quest for its first conference title since 2008.
8. Florida (11-2)
Points: 1,176. Previous ranking: 7.
Outlook: Dan Mullen will have starting quarterback Kyle Trask for another season after his unexpected emergence that saw the senior throw for 25 touchdowns. Could this be the year the Gators recover the division title from the Georgia Bulldogs? With key members on both sides of the ball gone, the capable underclassmen talent will have to step up. DBs Kaiir Elam and Marco Wilson lead the back of what should be a strong defense. A key to repeat last year’s 11-2 success, Mullen’s offensive line will need to create a better run game to take some pressure off Trask.
UF is currently scheduled to begin its season on Sep. 26, along with the rest of the SEC, and will play 10 conference games.
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