The 2021 Gators will be defined by the progress made on the defensive side of the ball.
UF’s offense likely won’t be able to singlehandedly win games or keep them in games this time around. So, if the defense turns in another historically bad season and ranks 70th or worse in scoring defense and total defense, this season will be a disaster. Like, struggling to make a bowl game type of disaster.
If they return to their top-30 form of 2018 or their top-10 form of 2019, the Gators have a chance to win back-to-back SEC East titles and contend for a playoff spot.