Wow.

That’s most of the in-depth analysis you’ll get from me on this game.  In a shocking reversal from the previous week’s down-to-the-wire game against Georgia, the Gators mailed in a pathetic effort in an embarrassing 38-7 loss to the Wildcats.  The fear I shared in the Georgia review was realized, as it appears the team emptied the tank physically and emotionally, and there may be nothing left.  This is the 3rd straight loss at Kentucky, and could be a harbinger of a disastrous finish to this season.

Florida’s offense was inept and overwhelmed all night.  The offensive line was truly offensive, getting bullied and rarely giving Jaden Baugh or DJ Lagway any opportunities to make plays.  But I’m not sure it mattered with Lagway, as he delivered another putrid performance that included 3 turnovers and only one decent drive until he was finally – and rightfully – pulled in the second half.  It was left to Tramell Jones to unfairly take his own lumps most of the second half, and he fared no better.  There was no cohesiveness between the QBs and the skill players, and the playcalling was all-too-reminiscent of what Billy Napier continually rolled out.  It all led to only one score – a short field resulting from a Kentucky turnover to tie the game early at 7-7.  No other real threat was generated.

It took all the way until the ninth game, but the Florida defense finally caved in.  The players looked uninterested and eventually lost their competitive desire, getting pushed around the last 3 quarters of the game.  The D-line was beaten down from start to finish, and the LBs and secondary didn’t fare much better.  The scheme looked strangely soft and passive as well, and it makes you wonder if DC Ron Roberts is mentally checking out as well.  Kentucky’s offense has stunk for most of the season, and to watch it run over the Gators was sad and aggravating to watch.  I wish there was something positive to hold onto, but that defensive performance looked scarily similar to all of 2023 and most of 2024.  This could easily be another sign of the locker room starting to fracture, as the defenders have to be tired of watching the offense do little or nothing time and again.

It’s only going to get harder the last 3 games of 2025, with Mississippi, Tennessee, and Florida St. ready to pick at the carcass of the Florida football program.  After everything these players have had to endure – freshmen all the way to seniors – we can only hope they haven’t just quit on themselves and each other……but it may be the case.

Wow.