Swamp247: A Florida Gators football podcast

The Florida Gators landed a commitment from a 5-star prospect in the 2022 recruiting class on Wednesday evening, giving Dan Mullen and his staff some significant momentum on the recruiting trail. Blake Alderman discusses that commitment and then he and Thomas Goldkamp break down Florida's upcoming game against Missouri now that the Gators are back in action following a two-week shutdown after a COVID-19 outbreak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida football is still shut down as the Gators work to contain a COVID-19 outbreak that has seen at least 31 players test positive for the virus in October. Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman discuss where that leaves UF currently, breaking down the current situation and what it means for the rest of the season. They also dive into the start of the UF hoops season now that the non-conference schedule is finalized, as well as discuss some recent recruiting developments. Finally, the 5-star mailbag question of the episode answers what UF must do to contend for a national championship on the gridiron this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following the postponement of the Florida-LSU game until Dec. 12 due to a COVID-19 outbreak on the UF football team, Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman stop to discuss the ramifications of the schedule change and provide the latest on the major outbreak on the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After another defensive meltdown against Texas A&M, Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp discuss Florida's first loss of the season and what it means for the team's 2020 outlook. They also dive into what the problems are defensively and how UF might solve them going forward. Finally, we conclude with our five-star mailbag questions about what Dan Mullen quickly elevating the expectations at UF means in light of the loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After starting the season 2-0, Florida heads out west to take on Texas A&M at Kyle Field. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp break down the matchups and discuss what we'll learn about the Gators and their championship aspirations against a team that should provide a stiffer challenge. They also break down the key matchups and discuss how they think things will play out on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida moved to 2-0 with a 38-24 win over South Carolina, but the defense again showed some worrying signs. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp break down the performance against South Carolina across the board and discuss what moves Florida could potentially make to shore things up or whether there's cause for greater concern based on the pieces UF has to work with in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida destroyed Ole Miss with an air raid performance in the season opener and now turns to its first home game: a date with former coach Will Muschamp and the South Carolina Gamecocks. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp break down what Florida must fix from the season opener and look at the matchups for Saturday's home opener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida blasted Ole Miss 51-35 in the season opener behind a record-setting day for Kyle Trask and Kyle Pitts. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp break down all the action, giving their thoughts on every aspect of the game, including a look at a defensive outing that left plenty of question marks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Game week is finally here and Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp stop to discuss UF's successful attempt at curbing a recent COVID-19 spike on the football team, as well as what that will mean for the season opener. They also break down the recently released depth chart, discuss key concerns for the Gators and preview the Rebels ahead of Saturday's opener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With seven active COVID-19 cases on the football team now, questions linger about how quickly Florida can clamp down on a bigger outbreak that could impact the season opener on Sept. 26 against Ole Miss. Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp tackle some of those questions, discuss the NCAA granting receiver Justin Shorter an immediate-eligibility waiver and the anticipated improvement of the offensive line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida reported a new coronavirus case on the football team on Wednesday, but the team has managed to get through the bulk of fall camp unscathed. The team hosted its second and final scrimmage of the fall on Monday night, and Blake Alderman and Thomas Goldkamp break down where the team is at right now roughly two and a half weeks away from the season opener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida held its first scrimmage of the fall on Aug. 28, and the Swamp247 crew tapped a bunch of sources to get the latest scoop on how things went down. Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman break down the action from the first scrimmage, along with commentary from Dan Mullen and Todd Grantham about how things are going in fall camp and who is standing out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida has gone through the first week of fall camp. Analysts Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman stop to break down all the action on both sides of the ball, noting some key position changes, groups that have impressed and lingering concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida's 2020 schedule has been released, with a fairly front-heavy mix of strong opponents. Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman stop to break down the schedule, as well as the start of fall camp, including a few key players opting out of practices for the time being. And we touch on Florida's recent surge on the recruiting trail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a busy week of news, Thomas Goldkamp and Blake Alderman discuss the latest goings-on in college football, including the SEC's new plan for the 2020 season, a delayed fall camp start date, players opting out due to the coronavirus and more. They also discuss a recent UF recruiting miss and some announcements on the horizon for Gators fans to keep an eye on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices