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The stage is set. Florida football will finish off its spring season in Saturday’s Orange and Blue game, which will give fans a sneak peek on what to expect for the upcoming 2024 season.
Florida Gators coach Billy Napier divided the squads in an equal manner and had veterans from each squad draft coaches on Friday.
Florida is trying to rebound from a 5-7 season, which included a five-game losing streak to close the year. The Gators missed a bowl game for the first time since 2017.
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“You’re going to see a difference, for sure,” Florida sophomore safety Jordan Castell said. “Just flying to the ball. You’ve got D line flying to the ball, everybody getting to the ball. You’re going to see more takeaways, more punches on the ball. Just better football to watch.”
Here’s what to watch for at the Orange and Blue game on Saturday:
How will five-star Florida football freshman QB D.J. Lagway perform in front of fans?
Napier said Lagway has run the ball well throughout spring camp. Throwing wise, Lagway has taken some risks, which has resuted in turnovers in recent scrimmages. As the projected second quarterback on the depth chart behind returning starter Graham Mertz, Lagway will likely start for one of the teams and should get chances to both run and throw against live defenses. “He’s got physical talent,” Napier said. “He’s picked it up quickly and now it’s just about the game-management piece.”
How will the Florida football offensive line protect the QBs
Florida football surrendered nine sacks in the Orange and Blue game last season, and though they were touch sacks, it was a sign of things to come. Quarterbacks Graham Mertz and…
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Author : The Gainesville Sun
Publish date : 2024-04-12 08:01:08
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