Kirk Herbstreit says he isn't panicking about Florida's defense; compares it to LSU's 2019 defense
The Florida Gators are off to a hot 2-0 start and have been one of the most exciting teams to watch this season.
But, there are some concerns about the defense, which has given up a lot of points. For now, the offense continues to take care of business, but could the defense hurt the Gators down the road?
On Saturday’s edition of College GameDay, analyst Kirk Herbstreit said he’s not panicking about the Gators’ defense just yet:
“The jury is out for me for the Florida defense,” he said. “They lost 6 starters. Throwing in Kyree Campbell, the defensive tackle, and safety Brad Stewart — that’s really 8 starters. When you look at Todd Grantham and the complexities of his defense, experience is critical. The Ole Miss game, they gave up to many explosives against Lane Kiffin. Against South Carolina, they couldn’t get off the field. I think they were 5-for-6 on fourth downs. They’ve had some issues, but to me, it reminds me of LSU’s defense last year. Oh, Joe Burrow and the offense is just going to outscore everybody. Now it’s this year with the Kyles. Florida’s defense has got athletes. They’re hearing all this negativity. It wouldn’t shock me if we see them get this thing going in a better direction.”
The Gators take on the Texas A&M Aggies and their struggling offense on Saturday at noon Eastern time. Will we see them start to get right on that side of the ball? Or, will the Aggies score some points?
well…season was fun while it lasted
I thought Herbstreit was going to the NFL… hurry up and get going…
Doubt the contract will get ratified. Hang up Kirks golden toothbrush clause. He was a quarterback at THE Ohio landfill.
Hopefully the Gators defense improves…they will need it to get to Atlanta -via- the cocktail party in Jax. I’ve noticed
“defensive lapses” in most games that I’ve seen….kind of like get a lead and take-off a couple series.
They will be better every week. If at some point Gervon Dexter becomes a starter and Carter moves outside, they’ll take a quantum leap.
Agreed.
Grantham has to see that.
Idk what we’re doing defensively it’s so frustrating to watch, I catch myself begging to hold teams to fgs.
Worst Gator D I’ve ever seen. Biggest mistake of Mullen’s tenure was not bringing Strong back when he had the chance.
Kirk may not be panicking, but I am – for three weeks now. It’s death by 1,000 cuts.
Seems like most team’s D’s are worse this year but ours especially so. Incredible how many 3rd downs we let aTm convert … short, long, didn’t matter, heck they converted a short 4th down run to a TD.
EMBARRASSING