Why is nobody asking what a new defensive scheme actually changes for Florida when the Gators finished 63rd in defensive SP+ last season? The SEC Now crew keeps talking about the new coach's schedule and Week 1 momentum but nobody is breaking down the structural issues. Florida gave up 5.8 yards per play in 2025 which ranked 87th nationally. That is not a talent problem that is a schematic gap that shows up against every competent offense on the schedule.
The front seven generated pressure on only 28% of dropbacks last year per PFF. You cannot run any system in the SEC when your defensive line cannot disrupt timing. The new staff is walking into a room that lost multiple starters to the draft and the portal without a single proven edge rusher returning. The secondary will be young and the linebackers were already getting exposed in coverage.
The real question is whether this staff can install a system that actually fits the roster instead of forcing players into a scheme that does...