FLORIDA GATORS 2024 SEASON PREDICTIONS

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  • 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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Komentáře • 151

  • @mitchstavely1
    @mitchstavely1 Před 19 dny +3

    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
      @3rd-And-Long  Před 19 dny +1

      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
    @chuckadams1229 Před 22 dny +3

    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
      @3rd-And-Long  Před 22 dny +1

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

  • @chuckadams1229
    @chuckadams1229 Před 22 dny +3

    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
      @3rd-And-Long  Před 22 dny

      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
      @chuckadams1229 Před 20 dny +1

      ​@@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
      @3rd-And-Long  Před 20 dny

      @@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
    @BrokeBoyBeck Před 18 dny +1

    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
      @3rd-And-Long  Před 18 dny +1

      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

  • @MarcFogos
    @MarcFogos Před měsícem +6

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

    • @3rd-And-Long
      @3rd-And-Long  Před měsícem

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

    • @Gators1216
      @Gators1216 Před měsícem +1

      @@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
      @3rd-And-Long  Před měsícem

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

    • @user-sr5uc1wi2j
      @user-sr5uc1wi2j Před měsícem +1

      Gators will go 4-8 or 5-7

    • @3rd-And-Long
      @3rd-And-Long  Před měsícem

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

  • @Roachmaster1037
    @Roachmaster1037 Před měsícem +3

    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
      @3rd-And-Long  Před měsícem +3

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

  • @WCworkhorse
    @WCworkhorse Před měsícem +14

    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
      @3rd-And-Long  Před měsícem +1

      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
      @Gators1216 Před měsícem +1

      Thank you!! 💯💯💯💯💯

    • @3rd-And-Long
      @3rd-And-Long  Před měsícem

      @@Gators1216 they may have a surprise season

    • @ryanflanagan8793
      @ryanflanagan8793 Před měsícem

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

    • @marquesdavis8035
      @marquesdavis8035 Před měsícem +1

      ⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@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
    @Gideon-pi7uh Před 14 dny +2

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

    • @3rd-And-Long
      @3rd-And-Long  Před 14 dny

      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
      @EarlyKick Před 12 dny +1

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

    • @3rd-And-Long
      @3rd-And-Long  Před 11 dny

      @@EarlyKick lol you’re good

  • @EdwardWilliams-ix3un
    @EdwardWilliams-ix3un Před měsícem +2

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

    • @3rd-And-Long
      @3rd-And-Long  Před měsícem +1

      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
      @G3YOUNGIN Před 29 dny +1

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

    • @3rd-And-Long
      @3rd-And-Long  Před 29 dny

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

  • @Gators1216
    @Gators1216 Před měsícem +2

    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
      @3rd-And-Long  Před měsícem

      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
      @ryanflanagan8793 Před měsícem +1

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

    • @3rd-And-Long
      @3rd-And-Long  Před měsícem +1

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

  • @JamesPeak-rb2ob
    @JamesPeak-rb2ob Před měsícem +4

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

    • @3rd-And-Long
      @3rd-And-Long  Před měsícem +1

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

  • @jeremycarpenter5550
    @jeremycarpenter5550 Před 15 dny +1

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

  • @Gideon-pi7uh
    @Gideon-pi7uh Před 14 dny +2

    This guy really hates Florida.

    • @3rd-And-Long
      @3rd-And-Long  Před 14 dny

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

  • @megamilitia544
    @megamilitia544 Před měsícem +2

    Love the hate!!!

  • @edwardmccoy274
    @edwardmccoy274 Před 11 dny +1

    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
      @3rd-And-Long  Před 11 dny

      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
      @edwardmccoy274 Před 11 dny +1

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

    • @3rd-And-Long
      @3rd-And-Long  Před 11 dny

      @@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

  • @jaysmith7725
    @jaysmith7725 Před měsícem +1

    Not many 4

    • @3rd-And-Long
      @3rd-And-Long  Před měsícem

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

  • @JackMich36
    @JackMich36 Před měsícem +2

    I see 5-6 or 6-6. And that’s at best

  • @FightingMexican
    @FightingMexican Před měsícem +2

    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
      @3rd-And-Long  Před měsícem

      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

  • @user-sr5uc1wi2j
    @user-sr5uc1wi2j Před měsícem +1

    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
      @3rd-And-Long  Před měsícem +1

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

  • @Lachronix
    @Lachronix Před měsícem +1

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

    • @3rd-And-Long
      @3rd-And-Long  Před měsícem

      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
      @Lachronix Před měsícem +2

      @@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
      @3rd-And-Long  Před měsícem +1

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

  • @tubeyouR305
    @tubeyouR305 Před měsícem +2

    Miami 36 UF 16

    • @3rd-And-Long
      @3rd-And-Long  Před měsícem

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

  • @johnshields8992
    @johnshields8992 Před měsícem +5

    CANES gonna roadgrade the baby lizards.

  • @SwagCane
    @SwagCane Před měsícem +3

    Miami 42 Florida 17

  • @deerodriguez8992
    @deerodriguez8992 Před měsícem

    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
      @3rd-And-Long  Před měsícem +1

      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

  • @marquesdavis8035
    @marquesdavis8035 Před měsícem +1

    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

  • @ultragator724
    @ultragator724 Před měsícem +1

    Florida wins 7-8. Watch.

  • @SwagCane
    @SwagCane Před měsícem +4

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

    • @3rd-And-Long
      @3rd-And-Long  Před měsícem

      Lol, so what record do you predict?

    • @SwagCane
      @SwagCane Před měsícem +1

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

    • @3rd-And-Long
      @3rd-And-Long  Před měsícem +1

      @@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
      @pnut3844able Před 18 dny +1

      Yessir

    • @Gideon-pi7uh
      @Gideon-pi7uh Před 14 dny +2

      We shall see. Go Gators.

  • @HCramblinman
    @HCramblinman Před měsícem +2

    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
      @3rd-And-Long  Před měsícem

      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
      @hollywoood863 Před měsícem +2

      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
      @3rd-And-Long  Před měsícem

      @@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
      @Chasing72 Před měsícem

      You’re “delusion-nole” 🤡

    • @jaysmith7725
      @jaysmith7725 Před měsícem +1

      Bozo the clown, Billy😊

  • @williambyrd2149
    @williambyrd2149 Před 5 dny

    Wrong. You are clearly biased.

    • @3rd-And-Long
      @3rd-And-Long  Před 5 dny

      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
    @Gideon-pi7uh Před 14 dny +1

    Terrible.

  • @tomgore9696
    @tomgore9696 Před měsícem +1

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

    • @3rd-And-Long
      @3rd-And-Long  Před měsícem

      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

    • @Boss619Tycoon
      @Boss619Tycoon Před měsícem +1

      ​@3rd-And-Long did you have more than one 2023 Florida season predictions episode? Because I remember the episode with Georgia where you named all the teams they played. Your predictions were Tennessee. Win. Vanderbilt. Win. Florida. STEAMROLLED. Then you said Florida is going 4-8

    • @3rd-And-Long
      @3rd-And-Long  Před měsícem

      @@Boss619Tycoon another 2023 UF vid? I don’t think I made a stand alone UF vid last year. I didn’t start making CZcams 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

    • @Boss619Tycoon
      @Boss619Tycoon Před měsícem

      @3rd-And-Long well you didn't have them winning 5 games in the video. You had them winning 4. I also found it interesting that you predicted that Georgia was going to "win" against every team on their schedule, but "steamroll" Florida in your words.

    • @3rd-And-Long
      @3rd-And-Long  Před měsícem

      @@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.”

  • @jaysmith7725
    @jaysmith7725 Před měsícem +1

    FSU all day

    • @3rd-And-Long
      @3rd-And-Long  Před měsícem +1

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

  • @Gatorsownsec15
    @Gatorsownsec15 Před měsícem +1

    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
      @3rd-And-Long  Před měsícem

      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.

  • @Golden_Age_Of_Sound
    @Golden_Age_Of_Sound Před měsícem +1

    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
      @3rd-And-Long  Před měsícem +3

      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
      @dexmack5489 Před měsícem +1

      @@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
      @3rd-And-Long  Před měsícem

      @@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
      @marquesdavis8035 Před měsícem

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

    • @Shilohcane
      @Shilohcane Před měsícem +1

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