Orlando Sentinel · 3 days ago
Gators’ early offensive promise gives way to growing concerns
GAINESVILLE — Earlier in the season, Buster Faulkner evoked memories of Steve Spurrier, Jadan Baugh entered the Heisman conversation and the 4-0 Gators found themselves in the College Football Playoff discussion.
Faulkner wondered whether the offensive fireworks would last. Florida’s offensive coordinator also never imagined his attack would turn into a dud.
After lighting up scoreboards early, the Gators are struggling to find the end zone. Florida (5-4, 3-4 SEC) managed just one touchdown in consecutive double-digit losses to Georgia and Oklahoma.
Warning signs Faulkner saw in September have become a Code Red entering Saturday’s visit to Kentucky (7-2, 5-2).