Florida’s Defense Prepares for FAU’s Tempo | Florida Gators Football News

Florida’s defense is primed for a high-stakes opener against FAU, whose No. 1 passing offense demands flawless execution and relentless energy from the Gators. Defensive coordinator Brad White stresses communication, rotation, and tempo-matching as key to countering FAU’s clean, fast-paced attack led by a quarterback who thrives with helmet communication. Players like Kofie Asare and Joseph Mbatchou are stepping up, while freshman KJ Ford brings hustle despite early mistakes. The versatile defensive scheme blends looks to confuse offenses and create one-on-one matchups, all while managing depth and alignment—critical for staying sharp against mobile QBs and enduring a grueling season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e5ba1b54dc859da4