The Florida Gators’ 2023 season opened with a disappointing loss Thursday night in Salt Lake City. Other than talent level slightly increasing and some improvements defensively, this team looked eerily similar to the 2022 squad from a discipline and situational standpoint.
Mental errors and costly mistakes had the team attempting to crawl back from behind late in the game. From undisciplined penalties, special teams’ mistakes and poor situational football offensively, this team beat themselves once again.
There’s a lot this team and its staff needs to figure out rather quickly before the Gators enter SEC play. It’s going to take more than just talent to win games in year two.