South Carolina beats Florida 38-19

After opening 4-0, Florida has fallen to 4-2 following consecutive blowout losses to Missouri and South Carolina, and coach Jon Sumrall has taken responsibility for the team’s poor play. He rejected social media speculation that athletic leadership is trying to rein in his outspoken personality, saying he has moderated his sideline intensity to support a young, emotional team. The Gators’ offense has also stalled, prompting questions about the quarterback position: Aaron Philo has struggled under pressure behind a weak offensive line, and Tramell Jones Jr. could be considered as a change. After the South Carolina loss, Sumrall pointed to missed tackles and explosive pass plays as defensive problems and said the team must improve through more work rather than expect an easy fix.