After ranking 87th in points allowed per game and 91st in yards allowed per game a year ago, the Gators’ defense will look to make significant strides under newly hired defensive coordinator Austin Armstrong in 2023.
When Armstrong was officially hired by Florida on February 27th, 2023, the 29-year-old became the youngest power five defensive coordinator in college football. Not only did the Gators get a new face in the building after Patrick Toney’s departure to the NFL, but a newfound energy on the football field.
“Both coaches are very special I mean, always, for me personally, I need the energy, so, Coach Armstrong, he tells me to bring the juice and I really appreciate that,” defensive tackle Chris McClellan said on the main difference between Austin Armstrong and Patrick Toney.