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The 2017 Florida Gators football team represented the University of Florida in the 2017 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Gators played their home games at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. Florida played as a member of the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They were led by third-year head coach Jim McElwain until his dismissal on October 28, after which defensive coordinator Randy Shannon served as the interim head coach until the end of the season.[2]
2017 Florida Gators football | |
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Conference | Southeastern Conference |
Eastern Division | |
Record | 4–7 (3–5 SEC) |
Head coach |
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Offensive coordinator | Doug Nussmeier (3rd season) |
Offensive scheme | Multiple |
Defensive coordinator | Randy Shannon (1st as DC; 3rd overall season) |
Co-defensive coordinator | Chris Rumph (1st as co-DC; 3rd overall season) |
Base defense | 4–3 |
Home stadium | Ben Hill Griffin Stadium[1] |
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Team | W | L | W | L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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No. 2 Georgia x$^ | 7 | – | 1 | 13 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina | 5 | – | 3 | 9 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky | 4 | – | 4 | 7 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri | 4 | – | 4 | 7 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida | 3 | – | 5 | 4 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vanderbilt | 1 | – | 7 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee | 0 | – | 8 | 4 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Division | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 10 Auburn xy | 7 | – | 1 | 10 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 1 Alabama x#^ | 7 | – | 1 | 13 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 18 LSU | 6 | – | 2 | 9 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 19 Mississippi State | 4 | – | 4 | 9 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas A&M | 4 | – | 4 | 7 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ole Miss* | 3 | – | 5 | 6 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas | 1 | – | 7 | 4 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Championship: Georgia 28, Auburn 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Florida finished with a 4–7 record overall and were 3–5 in SEC play, good for fifth place in the Eastern Division. It was the program's second losing season since 1979.
The spring game, dubbed the Orange and Blue Debut, took place on April 7, in Gainesville.
Date | Time | Spring Game | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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April 7[3] | 7:30 p.m. | Orange vs. Blue | Ben Hill Griffin Stadium • Gainesville, FL | SECN | Orange 31–0 | 48,000 |
The Gators' 2017 schedule consisted of 6 home games, 3 away games, and 2 neutral site games in the regular season. The Gators hosted SEC opponents Tennessee, Vanderbilt, LSU, and Texas A&M. They traveled to Kentucky, Missouri, and South Carolina. They faced Georgia at a neutral site.
Florida's non-conference schedule consisted of two home games: UAB and their rival Florida State. A third was scheduled for Sep 9 vs Northern Colorado, but was canceled due to inclement weather caused by Hurricane Irma. The season was opened against Michigan in the Advocare Classic.
Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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September 2 | 3:30 p.m. | vs. No. 11 Michigan* | No. 17 | ABC | L 17–33 | 75,802 | |
September 16 | 3:30 p.m. | No. 23 Tennessee | No. 24 | CBS | W 26–20 | 87,736 | |
September 23 | 7:30 p.m. | at Kentucky | No. 20 | SECN | W 28–27 | 62,945 | |
September 30 | 12:00 p.m. | Vanderbilt | No. 21 |
| ESPN | W 38–24 | 84,478 |
October 7 | 3:30 p.m. | LSU | No. 21 |
| CBS | L 16–17 | 88,247 |
October 14 | 7:00 p.m. | Texas A&M |
| ESPN2 | L 17–19 | 86,114 | |
October 28 | 3:30 p.m. | vs. No. 3 Georgia | CBS | L 7–42 | 84,107 | ||
November 4 | 12:00 p.m. | at Missouri | ESPN2 | L 16–45 | 49,154 | ||
November 11 | 12:00 p.m. | at South Carolina | CBS | L 20–28 | 79,727 | ||
November 18 | 4:00 p.m. | UAB* |
| SECN | W 36–7 | 84,649 | |
November 25 | 12:00 p.m. | Florida State* |
| ESPN | L 22–38 | 89,066 | |
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Schedule Source[5]
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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No. 11 Michigan | 10 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 33 |
No. 17 Florida | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Game information | ||
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at AT&T Stadium • Arlington, Texas
Uniform Combination* | ||
Helmet | Jersey | Pants |
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Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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No. 23 Tennessee | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 20 |
No. 24 Florida | 3 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 26 |
Game information | ||
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at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium • Gainesville, Florida
Overall record | Previous meeting | Previous winner |
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26–20 | September 24, 2016 | Tennessee, 38–28 |
With 0:09 seconds left in the fourth quarter quarterback Feleipe Franks threw a 63-yard hail mary to wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland for the win.
Uniform Combination | ||
Helmet | Jersey | Pants |
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Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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No. 20 Florida | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 28 |
Kentucky | 7 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 27 |
Game information | ||
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at Kroger Field • Lexington, Kentucky
Overall record | Previous meeting | Previous winner |
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50–17 | September 10, 2016 | Florida, 45–7 |
Uniform Combination | ||
Helmet | Jersey | Pants |
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Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Vanderbilt | 7 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 24 |
No. 21 Florida | 7 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 38 |
Game information | ||
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at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium • Gainesville, Florida
Overall record | Previous meeting | Previous winner |
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38–10–2 | October 10, 2016 | Florida, 13–6 |
Uniform Combination | ||
Helmet | Jersey | Pants |
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Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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LSU | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
No. 21 Florida | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 16 |
at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium • Gainesville, Florida
Overall record | Previous meeting | Previous winner |
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32–28–3 | November 19, 2016 | Florida, 16–10 |
Uniform Combination | ||
Helmet | Jersey | Pants |
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Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Texas A&M | 3 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 19 |
Florida | 3 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium • Gainesville, Florida
Overall record | Previous meeting | Previous winner |
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2–1 | September 8, 2012 | Florida, 20–17 |
Uniform Combination* | ||
Helmet | Jersey | Pants |
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Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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No. 3 Georgia | 21 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 42 |
Florida | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
at EverBank Field • Jacksonville, Florida
Overall record | Previous meeting | Previous winner |
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43–49–2 (per Florida) 43–50–2 (per Georgia) |
October 29, 2016 | Florida, 24–10 |
Following the game, it was announced that Florida and Head Coach Jim McElwain would be parting ways and Defensive coordinator Randy Shannon was to be promoted to interim head coach for the remainder of the season.
Uniform Combination | ||
Helmet | Jersey | Pants |
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Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Florida | 0 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 16 |
Missouri | 7 | 21 | 7 | 10 | 45 |
at Faurot Field • Columbia, Missouri
Overall record | Previous meeting | Previous winner |
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3–3 | October 15, 2016 | Florida, 40–14 |
Uniform Combination | ||
Helmet | Jersey | Pants |
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Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Florida | 0 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 20 |
South Carolina | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
at Williams-Brice Stadium • Columbia, South Carolina
Overall record | Previous meeting | Previous winner |
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26–8–3 | November 12, 2017 | Florida, 20–7 |
Uniform Combination | ||
Helmet | Jersey | Pants |
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Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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UAB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
Florida | 6 | 13 | 14 | 3 | 36 |
at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium • Gainesville, Florida
Overall record | Previous meeting | Previous winner |
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2–0 | September 10, 2010 | Florida, 39–0 |
Uniform Combination | ||
Helmet | Jersey | Pants |
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Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Florida State | 7 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 38 |
Florida | 7 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 22 |
at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium • Gainesville, Florida
Overall record | Previous meeting | Previous winner |
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34–25–2 | November 26, 2016 | Florida State, 31–13 |
Uniform Combination | ||
Helmet | Jersey | Pants |
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2017 Florida Gators roster | ||||||||
Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends
Punters
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Offensive line
Defensive line
Placekickers
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Linebackers
Defensive backs
Long snappers Athlete
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Name | Position | Joined staff |
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Jim McElwain | Head coach (dismissed Oct 29) | 2015 |
Randy Shannon | Defensive coordinator / Interim head coach (after Oct 29) | 2015 |
Doug Nussmeier | Offensive coordinator / quarterbacks | 2015 |
Chris Rumph | Defensive line / Interim defensive coordinator (after Oct 29) | 2015 |
Robb Akey | Defensive line (after Oct 29) | 2017 |
Greg Nord | Special teams coordinator / Tight Ends | 2015 |
Brad Davis | offensive line | 2017 |
Ja'Juan Seider | Running Backs | 2017 |
Kerry Dixon II | Wide receivers | 2015 |
Tim Skipper | Linebackers | 2015 |
Corey Bell | Defensive Backs | 2017 |
Mike Kent | Director of Strength & Conditioning | 2015 |
US college sports recruiting information for 2017 recruits | ||||||
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Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | 40‡ | Commit date |
Kadarius Toney ATH |
Eight Mile, Alabama | Blount HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 177 lb (80 kg) | — | Enrolled January 4, 2017 |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Kadeem Telfort OT |
Miami, Florida | Booker T. Washington HS | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | 300 lb (140 kg) | — | Enrolled January 5, 2017 |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
James Houston IV OLB |
Fort Lauderdale, Florida | American Heritage HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 225 lb (102 kg) | — | Enrolled January 8, 2017 |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Kemore Gamble TE |
Miami, Florida | Miami Southridge HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 216 lb (98 kg) | — | Enrolled January 4, 2017 |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Kyree Campbell DT |
Kingston, Pennsylvania | Wyoming Seminary Prep School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 320 lb (150 kg) | — | Enrolled January 4, 2017 |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Marco Wilson CB |
Fort Lauderdale, Florida | American Heritage HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | — | Signed February 1, 2017 |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Jake Allen QB |
Fort Lauderdale, Florida | St. Thomas Aquinas HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | — | Signed February 1, 2017 |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Daquon Green WR |
Tampa, Florida | Tampa Bay Tech HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | — | Signed February 1, 2017 |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Donovan Stiner CB |
Bellaire, Texas | Bellaire HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | — | Signed February 1, 2017 |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Ventrell Miller LB |
Lakeland, Florida | Kathleen HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 227 lb (103 kg) | — | Signed February 1, 2017 |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Zachary Carter DE |
Tampa, Florida | Hillsborough HS | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 250 lb (110 kg) | — | Signed February 1, 2017 |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Malik Davis TB |
Tampa, Florida | Jesuit Tech HS | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | — | Signed February 1, 2017 |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Brad Stewart CB |
New Orleans, Louisiana | McDonogh 35 HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 194 lb (88 kg) | — | Signed February 1, 2017 |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
T.J. Moore OT |
Charlotte, North Carolina | Mallard Creek HS | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 290 lb (130 kg) | — | Signed February 1, 2017 |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Lacedrick Brunson OLB |
Miami, Florida | Miami Jackson HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | — | Commit February 1, 2017 |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Tedarrell Slaton OG |
Fort Lauderdale, Florida | American Heritage HS | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 360 lb (160 kg) | — | Signed February 1, 2017 |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Elijah Conliffe DT |
Hampton, Virginia | Hampton HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 305 lb (138 kg) | — | Signed February 1, 2017 |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
C. J. Henderson CB |
Miami, Florida | Columbus HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | — | Signed February 1, 2017 |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Nick Smith LB |
Orlando, Florida | Dr. Phillips HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | — | Signed February 1, 2017 |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Brian Edwards CB |
Hollywood, Florida | Miramar HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | — | Signed February 1, 2017 |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
James Robinson IV WR |
Lakeland, Florida | Lakeland HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | — | Signed February 1, 2017 |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Adarius Lemons TB |
Clearwater, Florida | Clearwater HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | — | Signed February 1, 2017 |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Overall recruiting rankings: 247Sports: 10 ESPN: 13 | ||||||
Sources:
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Round | Pick | Player | Position | NFL club |
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1 | 29 | Taven Bryan | DT | Jacksonville Jaguars |
2 | 56 | Duke Dawson | CB | New England Patriots |
4 | 105 | Antonio Callaway | WR | Cleveland Browns |
5 | 173 | Johnny Townsend | P | Oakland Raiders |
6 | 184 | Marcell Harris | S | San Francisco 49ers |
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