Bill Connelly dropped his SEC preview and I already know where this is going. Florida projected behind Georgia and Texas again like the last two years of roster turnover don't matter. The Gators finished 2025 ranked 112th in turnover margin and people act like that's a permanent condition instead of a fixable problem with a new QB room and a full offseason.
Here is what the lazy rankings miss. Florida's defense quietly held opponents to 5.6 yards per play in conference games last season which was middle of the pack not bottom tier. The offense cratered because of the QB situation and that is being addressed through the portal. Billy Napier is entering year 5 with a roster that has actual SEC caliber depth on both lines for the first time since he got here.
The gap between Georgia and Florida in SP+ last season was about 8 points. That is not some insurmountable mountain. That is one or two key portal additions and a QB who doesn't turn it over 20 times. People want to crown Texas and Georgia before fall camp even starts but the Gators have the defensive front to make noise and the schedule sets up better than people want to admit.
By November this team will be fighting for a top 4 SEC finish and everyone will act surprised. The numbers are there. The talent is there. It just needs to click.