We've got to learn how to put teams away early. We can't come out slow in the first half and then try to pick it up in the second. We have to learn how to play a complete game. Those are two teams we know we're capable of beating. We're a little down right now, but we're not out.
Next year is a whole new year.
It is a even-numbered year, so the schedule is favorable, with Tennessee and Florida State having to come to The Swamp. But, as the Gators have learned, playing at home isn't an advantage if they don't play well, if they commit dumb penalties and don't execute. If they don't play any better than they did against Miami in the Sugar Bowl. UF experienced another humbling defeat against a state rival in a game where the Gators had anticipated playing well and winning. Miami played with much more of a purpose.