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Florida Football: 5 post-spring bold predictions for 2019 season

By Dakota Cox

GAINESVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Florida Gator and Tennessee Volunteer fans are seen in the stands during the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
GAINESVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Florida Gator and Tennessee Volunteer fans are seen in the stands during the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images) /
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STARKVILLE, MS – SEPTEMBER 29: Head coach Dan Mullen of the Florida Gators reacts during the first half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
STARKVILLE, MS – SEPTEMBER 29: Head coach Dan Mullen of the Florida Gators reacts during the first half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

3. Florida will start this season stronger than last year’s

Many fans were disappointed when Florida was upset by Kentucky in their second game of the season. In that game, the Gators just couldn’t get going offensively. They struggled in the run game, weren’t much better in the passing game, and couldn’t stop Kentucky’s offense.

I don’t expect a performance like that early this season for many reasons. For starters, their schedule is weaker this year. Miami is on the rise, but Florida should be better. Even though they will play Kentucky early in the season once again (this time at Kentucky), the Wildcats won’t be as good as they were last year.

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There will also be more consistency on the offensive side of the ball this year. There are questions on the offensive line, but Feleipe Franks will be a better passer. Mullen has definitely prioritized his development. The Gators will also have multiple running backs with experience coming back.

I believe Franks will definitely improve this year, but I’m not sure if he’s going to be a top-three quarterback in the SEC. There are plenty of other guys in the conference that will be fighting for that designation. However, I do believe he will be good enough to get Florida on a strong winning streak.

Miami will be hungry. Kentucky will be confident. However, neither team will be able to do anything against the Gators as the season kicks off in its first few weeks.

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