Greg McElroy says Florida could be a ‘problem’ down the stretch
By Jake Faigus
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The 2025 Florida Gators were left for dead at one point this season. They lost to USF in a shocking upset, and then to LSU and Miami in back-to-back games. However, they bounced back and beat Texas at home for their second win. Now, the Gators are 2-3 and have a chance to get back on track and save their season.
ESPN college football analyst Greg McElroy thinks the Gators have a chance to be a real problem for SEC teams down the stretch, especially given their loaded schedule.
“Florida might be a problem down the stretch,” McElroy said. “If you watched this game, this team needed hope. They looked like a team in free fall, especially with how unproductive this offense has been. They had over 450 yards on offense, and DJ Lagway looked like the guy we all thought he would look like.”
Florida’s defense has a lot to like, especially in the trenches. Given that they still play five more ranked teams on this schedule, having size and talent in the trenches will be a massive key for them moving forward.
The biggest key to determining whether Florida can keep winning and whether Billy Napier can keep his job will be this offense. DJ Lagway finally looked good this year against Texas after throwing for 298 yards and two touchdowns with an interception on a 75% completion percentage. He was not 100%, but he finally looks like he is, and that could be the difference between the Gators being a player in the SEC and if they fall off.
