Florida football prepares for Campbell before SEC conference play starts

First-year Florida coach Jon Sumrall is emphasizing defensive improvement and a growth mindset as the Gators prepare for their final non-conference matchup. Florida hosts Campbell on September 12 at 5:30 p.m. following a 66-21 season-opening victory over Florida Atlantic. While the offense totaled 624 yards, Sumrall expressed concerns regarding situational awareness on defense and consistent snapping issues from center Harrison Moore. The Gators forced three takeaways in their opener but allowed 396 total yards, prompting a focus on fundamentals in practice this week. Campbell enters the contest with a 2-0 record after a 28-19 win over Western Carolina. The outcome of the upcoming game serves as a final evaluation for Florida before the team begins SEC competition against Auburn on September 19.

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