Florida’s defense got off to a dreadful start to the 2026 season. Through six games, there wasn’t much going right. The coverage was inconsistent, the pass rush struggled to generate pressure, and the energy and intensity seemed to be lacking.
The last two weeks have been a different story. Florida didn’t allow Texas’ offense to score for more than three quarters of game time in a 27-24 road victory. After the bye week, the Gators kept Georgia’s offense in check for much of the game, despite the loss.
Over that two-game stretch, Florida is allowing just 295 yards per game, including 137 passing yards.