FLORIDA GATORS 2024 SEASON PREDICTIONS

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2 ай бұрын

Here is our "Way To Early" 2024 Georgia Bulldogs football predictions video for every college football game of the 2024 season.
We're going to go game by game and break each matchup down. Along the way we will predict the final outcome of each matchup, and predict Alabamas final record on the season.
The SEC as a whole has gone through massive changes this year. The BIG 10 has added Washington, USC, UCLA and Oregon Ducks. We have the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners coming into the SEC conference. The road to the SEC championship is now more difficult. We have also had Nick Saban, the GOAT himself retire. We welcome in Kalen Deboer as the new Head Coach of the Crimson Tide. Kirby Smart though is still in charge in the SEC conference. The college football playoffs have also expanded to 12 teams now starting this year. Brent Venables looks to compete with other SEC coaches. Dan Lanning is re tooling. LSU Tigers and Brian Kelly look to replace Heisman winner Jayden Daniel’s. Napiers trys to get the Gators back to a bowl game.
Let's take a close look at each of these games being of season to end.
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@mitchstavely1 Ай бұрын

As a Dawg fan, I would like to see Florida get back to its elite teams of the past. They'll be back for sure.

@3rd-And-Long Ай бұрын

Exactly. It all comes around. The program is to good to stay down forever. We need a top 10 UF vs GA matchup. That’s good stuff

@chuckadams1229 2 ай бұрын

Florida's Defense was overhauled I doubt it falls apart this season those few players and coaches are gone replaced with proven players and coaches ... Don't 😴 on them gators.

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

Good point, they brought in some good pieces In the portal as well. Some great freshman also

@chuckadams1229 2 ай бұрын

It's weird you used Florida's strengths against them in games where they are underdogs. Florida is RETURNING a rs-senior QB most on the schedule can't say that + he's top 5 in completion rating. Florida is also top 10 in recruiting after the transfer portal +being top 10 in the portal overall. And playing in the Swamp isn't like playing in most college stadiums. Playing for the FL state title(Miami, UCF) at the other teams field is tough but in the Swamp...Good luck with 100,000 on top of you. Go Gators!

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

I agree on all points, I will say that UF has a good QB coming back but several other schools on their schedule return or have brought in some top QBs as well. There is also several teams on that schedule who have top 10 classes both ways. So it gets watered down when every team can say that. But even then, that’s not a knock on what Napier and UF are doing

@chuckadams1229 Ай бұрын

@@3rd-And-Longevery team can't say they're Florida schedules yearly don't match up competition isn't the same, rivals aren't the same and i think Florida will be more battle tested than most on the schedule. Florida just added Elijah Badger this alone gets the attention of DCs on the schedule.

@3rd-And-Long Ай бұрын

@@chuckadams1229 perhaps you’re right on that. I think all of those teams fan bases would disagree though and make the same points. At the end of the day it will come down to Ws and Ls on the schedule. Florida play three good teams in their state this year. they have the opportunity to beat all three and put himself back on top of college football. or potentially lose all three and be on the bottom. The margin for error is quite small. But I know all of these Florida teams have good rosters and great players, so there’s a lot of unknown on all sides

@BrokeBoyBeck Ай бұрын

UCF has put a massive amount of money and resources into its athletic programs. As a recent grad, it’s incredible to see the construction, expansions, and extreme dedication to a vision. There is a sense of history making around campus, and the games are like being in a movie. It also helps that we have a cofounder of Ethereum as one of our alumni: Tyler A. Gerring. He’s incredibly passionate about our program, and has poured millions this year into the recent expansions. Along with other very wealthy sponsor families such as Dr. Phillips, Hagles, and Burrnetts. This energy and drive makes me a super proud to be a Knight! Go Space U! Go Knights! Charge On! ⚔️

@3rd-And-Long Ай бұрын

Excellent points, I’ve noticed that too. You guys even have a lazy river. I think a lot of people are sleeping on UCF’s potential, especially being located in the state of FL. Lots of potential there. They’ve been working the portal too, and now their in a power conference

@Roachmaster1037 2 ай бұрын

I understand that's your official answer. You are just to scared to officially support dem gators. It's ok, I understand your unofficial answer is 8-4 schedule for us. We all good.

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

Lol, I like the enthusiasm. I hope you guys do go 8-4, that would be a major accomplishment given the schedule

@MarcFogos 2 ай бұрын

Fuel for the fire! Go Gators! Them boys are going to surprise some folks this year.

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

Nice, they may use it all as motivation and have a strong year. what record do you predict with that schedule?

@Gators1216 2 ай бұрын

@@3rd-And-Long how many teams come out of spring looking like they’re going to be good and end up dropping games they are suppose to win easily? Happens every year. Injuries happen, they could not play well , and we are one of the most experienced teams now like 1 of 3 or 4 teams with the same qb and coach from last year. Schedule doesn’t mean nothing gotta play who you gotta play. One week at a time. Gators will be just fine. Floor is 7-5 in my opinion 🐊🐊🐊🐊

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

@@Gators1216 7-5 would be a major accomplishment with that schedule. I hope you guys do it honestly

@user-sr5uc1wi2j 2 ай бұрын

Gators will go 4-8 or 5-7

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

@@user-sr5uc1wi2j I hope they do better because it’s a storied program but I do agree with your assessment

@WCworkhorse 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, that is not going to happen. Clearly you don’t think Napier is any good but are too scared to say it. Miami has done nothing with all their talent. They went 7-6 last year. You love you some Malzahn. There is a reason he is at UCF. FSU lost half their team including their QB to the NFL. I’m not saying they are going to beat those 3 teams but they are definitely going to beat 1 of them and probably 2 of them.

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

I love your points. Napier is not bad, but yes I think I made it clear I’m not 100% sold on him no. As for UM not doing anything with their talent, neither has UF. And Miami is far more talented then UF right now. Not a knock on Florida at all either. But Miami has a better defense and better QB, RB, WR’s. I’m not a Gus fan, but that did crack me up. I do think UCF is up and coming though. They have a decent roster. FSU lost everyone no doubt, but their roster is still better recruiting and transfer portal wise. But I agree UF is more then capable of beating any of them any Saturday. UF has a good roster, talented team. But it just hasn’t come together yet. If they take 2/3 I wouldn’t be surprised. Good points on that

@Gators1216 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 💯💯💯💯💯

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

@@Gators1216 they may have a surprise season

@ryanflanagan8793 2 ай бұрын

@@3rd-And-Long 6-6, 7-5, 5-7, or 4-8.

@marquesdavis8035 2 ай бұрын

⁠⁠⁠⁠@@3rd-And-Longthis is just incorrect .. UM is not “far more talented” than UF its actually very close and I’ll give them receiver because they have more proven guys but qb and rb are toss ups , unless you wanna say Ward is more athletic so you like him more but they’re putting together a team a couple months before the game and have to go to the toughest environments they will play all year. Idk how you picked UCF either and FSU .. they lost everything and their recruiting for a powerhouse Florida team has been below standard with classes outside the top 20 and after a championship year can’t even make it top 10 and their portal guys that proved they were good are gone ! This team is headlined by sorry DJU and a guy who was a backup last year

@Gideon-pi7uh Ай бұрын

Mr. Will, you have not followed Florida at all have you?

@3rd-And-Long Ай бұрын

No I have. I don’t mean to sound biased against them at all. I actually hope they do better then my prediction. I just usually don’t buy it until I see it

@EarlyKick Ай бұрын

@@3rd-And-Long Ok, Sorry I went kind of off right there. I got kind of mad.

@3rd-And-Long Ай бұрын

@@EarlyKick lol you’re good

@Gators1216 2 ай бұрын

Idk how you can say they have a better roster when they are all just starting out together while gators have mostly been together and have a lot of guys with experience. And in the swamp!! Gators over Miami 28-17 🐊🐊🐊🐊

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

I hear you, but I’m not the only one who says their roster is better. Every sport site, every bettor, every analyst. So it’s not a far fetched view, it’s actually the majority view. Ward is a top QB, has been for a few years. Martinez is a top 5 RB in college. They have recruited better then UF too. Even with that, I will say UF has the talent to win the game. I won’t say they don’t. If UF won I wouldn’t be surprised at all. Home field will help no doubt. Ward is a 5th year starter, that’s as much experience as there is.

@ryanflanagan8793 2 ай бұрын

@@3rd-And-Long I expect a low scoring game vs Miami.

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

@@ryanflanagan8793 that’s definitely within possibility. Especially first game of year the teams might be a little rusty. Good point

@Bezzythagreat1189 25 күн бұрын

Who’s your favorite team?

@3rd-And-Long 25 күн бұрын

Good question, I will say who it is eventually. Just don’t want anyone to say I’m biased because I’m trying not to be. What I’ll say is I haven’t done a video on them yet, and probably won’t. If you guys demand to know I’ll say it sooner, but no worries I’ll say once these vids are through

@EdwardWilliams-ix3un 2 ай бұрын

Fla will win this year better coaches and player bettrr strength coach this make then better

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

No argument there. They will probably have a better staff, the rough schedule still bothers me because I think it’s more difficult than last year. But I agree they will probably look improved

@G3YOUNGIN 2 ай бұрын

I don’t think we have a chance especially if we have Napier calling the plays on offense

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

@@G3YOUNGIN very possible. Will be interesting to see how that works out

@deerodriguez8992 2 ай бұрын

Man this dude sounds crazy Tennessee couldn't beat fla with the worst defense they ever had if you think the defense is going to be worst then last year you dont watch much football

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

Well Tenn beat UF in 2022 in Tenn, where’s this years game…. Tenn. Tenn defense was trash in 2022, their D was much improved last season, it was their offense that wasn’t on point. If your alley going off of last years outcome then that wouldn’t mean a good season for UF again so I wouldn’t use that argument. UF will be better then last season, but their schedule will be more difficult

@Gideon-pi7uh Ай бұрын

This guy really hates Florida.

@3rd-And-Long Ай бұрын

Lol no I don’t, I’m just calling it from my perspective is all.

@JamesPeak-rb2ob 2 ай бұрын

Dude 50 17 Florida state ain't gonna be shit without travis

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

Lol, I don’t think it would be that bad. Rivalries are usually close games except for the exception game

@megamilitia544 2 ай бұрын

Love the hate!!!

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

Lol, I don’t mean it as hate at all

@TALLBOI13 18 күн бұрын

All I see is gator 🐊 fans making excuses as to why they think they are better. Transfer portal statistics don’t lie. When you bring in players that teams becomes better m. This is not Texas A&M and most schools generally become better. With that said they are not better than more than half the teams on their schedule, they just don’t have the roster for it. I could care less that they have been there since Highschool. Florida will struggle to win 5 games this year and that’s the bottom line.

@3rd-And-Long 18 күн бұрын

Excellent point, people have an issue on only focusing on the moves their team made, and completely ignore the moves everyone else also made. UF may really be better, but what if everyone else on the schedule has also improved. So now you need to dramatically improve a team in order to pass them by. Now, it is very possible UF gets an upset or 2 here, the roster is talented. But its a brutal schedule, thew worse I've seen yet. I think GA or Ohi St could lose 2 with this schedule, and they are the perineal top teams

@pdg61met 28 күн бұрын

You drank the kool aid. There is a vid out there with Crain & Company who is looking at this from an honest and in depth view and he is spot on. You however are not close. 7-5 is realistic and no way they lose all three in state games. UCF is a W for FL. They beat Miami also.

@3rd-And-Long 28 күн бұрын

Lol that’s funny, I like it. I can definitely see what you’re saying, and can see it happening. So to get to 7 wins, if they win vs UCF and UM, who else are they upsetting to get to 7 wins?

@pdg61met 28 күн бұрын

@@3rd-And-Long KY, UCF, Miami, MissST, Sam, LSU, and A&M are all doable. If you watch the channel i mentioned with their view of the schedule you get the picture that aside from the emblem on the helmets a lot of these teams they play are going to digress this year due to talent that is now gone. The teams I mentioned are an example of that. We will see but I don't think they are going to be 4-8

@3rd-And-Long 28 күн бұрын

@@pdg61met hey you might be right, very possible

@edwardmccoy274 Ай бұрын

Florida has better a running back and tail back than Miami. Watch, they get beat over the top. Coming out of halftime with a beat team. They can still win the ACC

@3rd-And-Long Ай бұрын

I think Martinez is a better RB then anyone UF has on roster. Although UF has good backs. It’s not just backs though. Miami has a top 10 OL. So that will only make the backs even better. It’s the combination of RBs, WRs, QB, and OL together. At least on paper anyways, but that doesn’t always pan out as we all know

@edwardmccoy274 Ай бұрын

Baugh will be in that game. That's why Travis hauled ass

@3rd-And-Long Ай бұрын

@@edwardmccoy274 he’s a freshman he’s not starting. Maybe next year or year after. He has been getting a lot of praise though you’re right

@ultragator724 2 ай бұрын

Florida wins 7-8. Watch.

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

It can happen

@jaysmith7725 2 ай бұрын

Not many 4

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

5-7 again is within reach I’m thinking. 6-6 ceiling

@jeremycarpenter5550 Ай бұрын

My man have you watched florida football florida beat Miami last year.

@3rd-And-Long Ай бұрын

Come again? Miami and UF didn’t play last year

@hardwiredtoself-destructio7614 Ай бұрын

That was under Dan Mullen.

@3rd-And-Long Ай бұрын

@@hardwiredtoself-destructio7614 yep, Mullen vs manny and it was 4 years ago. So it means nothing now

@hardwiredtoself-destructio7614 Ай бұрын

Lol, we best Miami with Felipe Franks @qb

@hardwiredtoself-destructio7614 Ай бұрын

@@3rd-And-Long years

@user-sr5uc1wi2j 2 ай бұрын

Billy Napier is a terrible coach at the SEC level. Florida wins 5 games this year at best and will be fired before the end of the season.

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

I can see it. If their out of bowl contention by FSU game he might not even be coaching they game

@marquesdavis8035 2 ай бұрын

Based off your score predictions you either don’t watch a lot of football or you’re implying Florida will be worse than last year

@Lachronix 2 ай бұрын

10-2 or 8-4. 6-6 no more!!!

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

Dang if UF can squeak out 10-2 or even 8-4 with that schedule that would be a massive accomplishment. It’s always possible though

@Lachronix 2 ай бұрын

@@3rd-And-Long I mean stats wise the team was great offensively, just defense sucked. So assuming they keep that up + the hard games are at home this year, it may be ripe for a surprise season.

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

@@Lachronix very possible they get it going this year. Talent is there unquestionably

@FightingMexican 2 ай бұрын

UCF is a huge trap game. Gus is better than Billy. KJ knows what he’s doing. UCF playing in Gainesville is their Super Bowl. This is a dangerous game, but one Florida should win. If Billy loses this one, he should be fired on the sideline.

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

I agree 100%, there’s a lot in state riding on that one. UF cannot afford to lose to 3 in state rivals in one year

@JackMich36 2 ай бұрын

I see 5-6 or 6-6. And that’s at best

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

Easily can happen I agree

@johnshields8992 2 ай бұрын

CANES gonna roadgrade the baby lizards.

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

Lol

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

@Boss619Tycoon that’s funny

@edwardmccoy274 Ай бұрын

Maybe in your mind.

@3rd-And-Long Ай бұрын

@@edwardmccoy274 I can’t wait for the game, will be fun no matter the outcome

@tubeyouR305 2 ай бұрын

Miami 36 UF 16

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

Dang that’s a route. UM has some legit weapons this season coming in

@SwagCane 2 ай бұрын

Miami 42 Florida 17

@heavyhitta52 2 ай бұрын

You smoke crack

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

Dang that’s a butt whopping lol

@chuckadams1229 2 ай бұрын

That would be history in fact...but doubt it.

@jeremycarpenter5550 Ай бұрын

You smoking crack

@SwagCane 2 ай бұрын

ur season is going to be over after the 1st game lol

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

Lol, so what record do you predict?

@SwagCane 2 ай бұрын

@@3rd-And-Long florida is a 6 win team

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

@@SwagCane i can see that. I mean I think their an 8 win caliber team, but that’s a butcher schedule. If they get 6 wins I’d consider the season a success actually

@pnut3844able Ай бұрын

Yessir

@Gideon-pi7uh Ай бұрын

We shall see. Go Gators.

@HCramblinman 2 ай бұрын

They’ll be curb stomped by Florida st. Maybe 50-17. Team will have given up by that point and Napier will have already been fired

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

Dang, maybe so. If Napier is fired sometimes the wheels fall off, sometimes the team rallies . UF roster does have a lot of talent

@hollywoood863 2 ай бұрын

Florida won’t lose not one game on their schedule with a deficit like Florida st lost to Georgia. Florida the last 2 years lost to Georgia by 22 and 17 never by 60. Besides logically this is the same coach same qb a lot more younger talent even if he breaks .500 he will get at least to 2025 season, so yeah that’s wishful thinking Florida losing to Florida st like that lol

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

@@hollywoood863 I don’t see 50-17 either. I think FSU is capable of a comfortable win though. I agree though if Napier gets to .500 then he’ll get another year. His schedule is sooo rough. One can be banking that game on UF not being in bowl contention and coming into that game worth nothing to play for, or maybe Napier is fired. I know it’s all conjecture at this point 6 months out. UF losing by 33 is a little to much lol. It’s not a knock on UF, they have a good roster. I’d feel safe saying FSU has the better roster though. Recruiting and transfer portal classes have been higher. But UF does have a good roster, they just have a horrible schedule

@Chasing72 2 ай бұрын

You’re “delusion-nole” 🤡

@jaysmith7725 2 ай бұрын

Bozo the clown, Billy😊

@williambyrd2149 Ай бұрын

Wrong. You are clearly biased.

@3rd-And-Long Ай бұрын

I’m trying not to be, but I hear you. Let me ask… which games that I have them losing do you think they’ll win? And what’s the final record?

@Gideon-pi7uh Ай бұрын

Terrible.

@3rd-And-Long Ай бұрын

Lol

@jaysmith7725 2 ай бұрын

FSU all day

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

I’ll have my FSU prediction video going up later this week

@thegolfweekamtourofneflori1973 16 күн бұрын

That’s about the most wishful washy predictions I’ve ever heard.

@3rd-And-Long 16 күн бұрын

You thinking less wins?

@thegolfweekamtourofneflori1973 16 күн бұрын

@@3rd-And-Long I’m thinking 7 total. I appreciate your video.

@3rd-And-Long 16 күн бұрын

@@thegolfweekamtourofneflori1973 oh I gotcha, for sure. Yeah I can see that happening. If things go right UF can do it for sure. The foster talent is there. I actually hope you’re right and I’m wrong. We need to get UF back on top. College football is at its best when all 3 Florida schools are competing. Nothing tops in state rivalry of FSU vs UM vs UF

@thegolfweekamtourofneflori1973 16 күн бұрын

@@3rd-And-Long I agree. I’ve got UF beating Miami, LSU and Florida State. I think you had them losing to UCF also. I think that’s another win. Of the 4 I just mentioned, the only one I’m iffy about is LSU.

@3rd-And-Long 15 күн бұрын

@@thegolfweekamtourofneflori1973 if Napier goes 7-5, heck even 6-6 with that schedule his job is safe for another year probably. Next year though he’ll need at least 8 wins

@tomgore9696 2 ай бұрын

My prediction is that you won't be wasting anymore of my time with your verkakte attempts at analysis.

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

Lol, well I predicted Florida to win 5 games last year. It happened. You probably didn’t like it when people said that last season, but that doesn’t change it from happening. I do hope Florida surprises me and does better though

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

@Boss619Tycoon another 2023 UF vid? I don’t think I made a stand alone UF vid last year. I didn’t start making KZfaq vids until maybe 8/23 or 9/23. But I did make an SEC video where I went over the whole conference. UF has had a gauntlet of a schedule the last 2 years. The toughest I’ve ever seen. Their record isn’t indicative of the team either

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

@Boss619Tycoon Georgia 2023 or 2024, I’m getting confused on which schedule you mean. If 2023, Ga did steamroll UF. They won by 23 points in a rivalry game, that’s being steamrolled. I wouldn’t take the wording to heart, or literally. If someone plays a bad FCS team I’ll say they get “curb Stomped.”

@Golden_Age_Of_Sound 2 ай бұрын

Dude, I’m having to stop at game one, you are completely wrong about Miami… They were terrible last year… Cristobal is not a good in game decision coach… He’s right there with Napier… I would take Graham Mertz over Cameron Ward , and our running backs are gonna be just fine… Playing at home in Florida is not gonna to Miami. Clown😂

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

UM may not have been good last year, but they were better then UF. The team stats speak for themself. Don’t let a personal bias against an in state rival thwart your opinion here. I don’t think. Cristobal is a good HC, but I like his coordinators better then UFs. And nobody would take Mertz over Ward. I guess except you. That statement is just soooo biased I laughed man common lol. I’m hoping you were joking. Mertz has never even thrown for 3k yds before. Wards thrown for over 4K and 40tds in a season and is ranked as #4 college QB. Mertz is no where, no offense to him at all. And your starting RB transferred out, and he was like #10 transferred rb, Martinez was #2. Ran for way more yds then any UF rb. You would swap your roster for Miamis in a heartbeat. Top 30 offense, top 30 defense. Top 5 last 2 recruiting classes and top 10 every year in portal

@dexmack5489 2 ай бұрын

@@3rd-And-Long Well, you're right on some of your pics in my opinion. But, I like uf to win a hella lot more games than people think. If (I know its an if) the offensive line is solid, the team has a chance to be pretty good. I like the defense (SURPRISE) to be really good this year. UF, 7 to 8 games will be won this year some how, some way. REMEMBER ME!

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

@@dexmack5489 I respect that breakdown. Very possible. They may be an under the radar team this season. If Napier can pull off 8 wins with that schedule that would be a massive accomplishment. It would be cool to see, I would actually like to see it happen

@marquesdavis8035 2 ай бұрын

@@3rd-And-Longmost qbs who throw 40-50 times a game does this 🤣 your reason is he had more yards 😭😊

@Shilohcane 2 ай бұрын

Hey Golden Age since 1978 Miami has beat UF 12 games to 5. That's why Spurrier ran away from playing Miami.

@FloridaGator4815 2 ай бұрын

All I had to do was listen to you pick Miami to know that you’re wrong so continue to be negative and continue to be wrong. Graham mertz better quarterback. Florida has the better talent. Miami is a dumpster fire way more than Florida. UF at home and if that games is at night. 24-14 UF wins

@3rd-And-Long 2 ай бұрын

Lol ok. I think it’s funny to say UM is a dumpster fire in comparison to a team that didn’t make a bowl last season. I’m just being unbiased here. We can all have opinions, but Ward is obviously a better QB then Mertz. No scout would list Mertz in the top 20 college QBs, espn has Ward at 4 nationally. Not even debatable. Have you even seen Ward play? Every team ranking site has UM’s roster above UF. So I don’t know what we can base Florida roster being better because no ranking site would agree with that. That doesn’t mean UM is destined to win. But UMs defense and offense are both better as of right now. But I have said many times, UF has a very good roster. UM having a better roster isn’t a knock on UF. Florida easily has a top 15 roster. Probably not much of a gap between the 2.