2016 record: 9-4, 6-2 SEC
Coach: Jim McElwain (third year)
Sked or alive? It starts with Michigan at Jerry World and ends with Florida State in Gainesville. In October, it’s LSU, Texas A&M and Georgia, all in succession (although none on the road). All things considered, the SEC slate is relatively manageable.
Why they’re here: The Gators reached the SEC Championship Game in each of McElwain’s first two seasons and have a puncher’s chance to do so again with a veteran offense and excellent specialists. They’ll have to figure out the QB situation and replace a lot of production on defense to make it happen.
