2012 Florida Gators football team

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2012 Florida Gators football
Florida Gators script logo.svg
SEC Eastern Division co-champion
Sugar Bowl, L 23–33 vs. Louisville
Conference Southeastern Conference
DivisionEastern Division
Ranking
CoachesNo. 10
APNo. 9
Record11–2 (7–1 SEC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Brent Pease (1st season)
Offensive schemeMultiple
Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn (2nd season)
Base defenseMultiple 4–3
Home stadium Ben Hill Griffin Stadium [1]
Seasons
  2011
2013  
2012 Southeastern Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
Eastern Division
No. T–5 Georgia xy  7 1   12 2  
No. 9 Florida x%  7 1   11 2  
No. 8 South Carolina  6 2   11 2  
No. 23 Vanderbilt  5 3   9 4  
Missouri  2 6   5 7  
Tennessee  1 7   5 7  
Kentucky  0 8   2 10  
Western Division
No. 1 Alabama x$#  7 1   13 1  
No. 14 LSU * 6 2   10 3  
No. T–5 Texas A&M  6 2   11 2  
Mississippi State  4 4   8 5  
Ole Miss * 3 5   7 6  
Arkansas  2 6   4 8  
Auburn  0 8   3 9  
Championship: Alabama 32, Georgia 28
  • # BCS National Champion
  • $ BCS representative as conference champion
  • % BCS at-large representative
  • x Division champion/co-champions
  • y Championship game participant
  • * Ole Miss and LSU vacated all wins due to NCAA violations.
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2012 Florida Gators football team represented the University of Florida in the sport of American football during the 2012 college football season. The Gators competed in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), and played their home games at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on the university's Gainesville, Florida campus. The 2012 season was the Gators' second under head coach Will Muschamp. They finished the season with 11–2 overall, 7–1 SEC. The team was invited to the 2013 Sugar Bowl, where they lost to the Louisville Cardinals, 33–23.

Contents

Schedule

The 2012 Orange and Blue Debut game was played on April 7 at 1 p.m. and was televised on Sun Sports. [2] Blue defeated Orange 21–20 in front of 38,100 fans. [3]

The October 20 game against South Carolina hosted ESPN's College Gameday. [4] In addition, their road games against Texas A&M and Tennessee were also hosted by College GameDay.

Image from Florida-Vanderbilt game. Vandy Vs. Florida 2012.JPG
Image from Florida–Vanderbilt game.
DateOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 1 Bowling Green *No. 23 ESPN W 27–1484,704
September 8at Texas A&M No. 24ESPNW 20–1787,114
September 15at No. 23 Tennessee No. 18ESPNW 37–20102,455
September 22 Kentucky No. 14
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
  • Gainesville, FL (rivalry)
SECN W 38–087,102
October 6No. 4 LSU No. 10
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
  • Gainesville, FL (rivalry)
CBS W 14–690,824
October 13at Vanderbilt No. 4 ESPNU W 31–1740,350
October 20No. 9 South Carolina No. 3
CBSW 44–1190,833
October 27vs. No. 12 Georgia No. 3CBSL 9–1784,644
November 3 Missouri No. 8
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
  • Gainesville, FL
ESPN2 W 14–790,496
November 10 Louisiana–Lafayette *Dagger-14-plain.pngNo. 7
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
  • Gainesville, FL
SECNW 27–2086,482
November 17 Jacksonville State *No. 7
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
  • Gainesville, FL
PPV W 23–082,691
November 24at No. 10 Florida State *No. 6 ABC W 37–2683,429
January 2, 2013vs. No. 22 Louisville *No. 4ESPNL 23–3354,178
  • *Non-conference game
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released before game time

Source: [5]

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend:██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
( ) = First-place votes
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP 232418141110433 (1)8776549
Coaches 23231714121164387765410
Harris Not released633 (1)877554Not released
BCS Not released22766443Not released

Roster

2012 Florida Gators roster

Quarterbacks

  • 6 Jeff Driskelsophomore
  • 9 Jacob Guy – freshman
  • 10 Tyler Murphy Redshirt.svg sophomore
  • 12 Jacoby Brissettsophomore
  • 13 Christian Provancha – sophomore
  • 17 Skyler Mornhinweg – freshman
  • 19 Ryan McGriff – Redshirt.svg freshman

Running backs

  • 16 Scott Peek – Redshirt.svg senior
  • 23 Mike Gillisleesenior
  • 24 Matt Jonesfreshman
  • 32 Chris Johnson – sophomore
  • 33 Mack Brown – Redshirt.svg sophomore
  • 35 Jessie Schmitt – Redshirt.svg freshman
  • 37 Mark Herndon – freshman
  • 41 Hunter Joyer – sophomore

Wide receivers

  • 1 Quinton Dunbar Redshirt.svg sophomore
  • 4 Eric Rumph – Redshirt.svg junior
  • 8 Trey Burtonjunior
  • 13 Latroy Pittman – freshman
  • 15 Ryan Parrish – junior
  • 30 Michael McNeely – sophomore
  • 33 Chris Maignan – Redshirt.svg junior
  • 81 Darius Masline – freshman
  • 83 Solomon Patton – junior
  • 85 Frankie Hammond Redshirt.svg senior
  • 86 Raphael Andrades – freshman
  • 87 A. J. Mobley – Redshirt.svg sophomore
  • 89 Stephen Alli – Redshirt.svg junior

Tight ends

  • 11 Jordan Reed Redshirt.svg junior
  • 18 Kent Taylor – freshman
  • 20 Omarius Hines Redshirt.svg senior
  • 80 Tevin Westbrook – sophomore
  • 82 Bair Diamond – freshman
  • 84 Colin Thompsonfreshman
  • 88 Clay Burton – sophomore

Offensive line

  • 50 Sam Robey – Redshirt.svg senior
  • 62 Cole Gilliam – Redshirt.svg junior
  • 63 Trip Thurman – Redshirt.svg freshman
  • 64 Kyle Koehne – Redshirt.svg junior
  • 65 Tommy Jordan – Redshirt.svg freshman
  • 66 James Wilson – Redshirt.svg senior
  • 67 Jon Halapio Redshirt.svg junior
  • 68 John Reichardt – senior
  • 70 D. J. Humphriesfreshman
  • 71 Matt Patchan – Redshirt.svg junior
  • 72 Jonotthan Harrison Redshirt.svg junior
  • 73 Xavier Nixonsenior
  • 74 Jessamen Dunker – freshman
  • 75 Chaz Green Redshirt.svg sophomore
  • 76 Max GarciaIncoming Transfer
  • 77 Ian Silberman Redshirt.svg sophomore

Defensive line

  • 2 Dominique Easleyjunior
  • 4 Damien Jacobs – junior
  • 6 Dante Fowlerfreshman
  • 7 Ronald Powelljunior
  • 44 Leon Orr – Redshirt.svg sophomore
  • 57 Dakota Wilson – freshman
  • 58 Nick Alajajian – senior
  • 68 John Reichardt – Redshirt.svg junior
  • 73 Sharrif Floydjunior
  • 90 Jonathan Bullardfreshman
  • 91 Earl Okine – Redshirt.svg senior
  • 93 Kedric Johnson – Redshirt.svg junior
  • 94 Bryan Cox Jr. – freshman
  • 95 Alex McCallister – freshman
  • 98 Quinteze Williams – freshman
  • 99 Omar Hunter – Redshirt.svg senior

Linebackers

  • 1 Jon Bosticsenior
  • 3 Jelani Jenkins Redshirt.svg junior
  • 11 Neiron Ball Redshirt.svg sophomore
  • 12 Antonio Morrison – freshman
  • 25 Gideon Ajagbe – Redshirt.svg sophomore
  • 28 Jeremi Powell – freshman
  • 34 Lerentee McCray Redshirt.svg senior
  • 36 David Campbell – Redshirt.svg junior
  • 48 Wes Owings – freshman
  • 49 Darrin Kitchens – junior
  • 51 Michael Taylor – Redshirt.svg sophomore
  • 53 Cody Adams – Redshirt.svg freshman

Cornerbacks

Safeties

  • 9 Josh Evanssenior
  • 10 Valdez Showers – Redshirt.svg freshman
  • 20 Marcus Mayefreshman
  • 21 Jabari Gorman – sophomore
  • 21 Evan Schroeder – Redshirt.svg freshman
  • 22 Matt Elamjunior
  • 26 De'Ante Saunderssophomore
  • 27 Ben Peacock – Redshirt.svg freshman
  • 29 Rhaheim Ledbetter – freshman
  • 30 Tim Clark – Redshirt.svg junior

Punters

  • 0 Grant Van Aman – freshman
  • 4 Kyle Christysophomore
  • 39 Todd Fennell – Redshirt.svg freshman
  • 40 Justin Vogel – freshman

Kickers

  • 16 Austin Hardin – freshman
  • 19 Caleb Sturgis Redshirt.svg senior
  • 47 John Crofoot – Redshirt.svg junior
  • 95 Francisco Velez – junior
  • 97 Brad Phillips – junior

Long snappers

  • 43 Kyle Crofoot – Redshirt.svg freshman
  • 46 Drew Ferris – junior
  • 54 Christopher Guido – senior

Coaching staff

NameCurrent responsibilitiesJoined staff
Will Muschamp Head coach 2011
Brent Pease Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks*2012
Dan Quinn Defensive coordinator 2011
D.J. Durkin Linebackers/Special Teams 2010
Tim Davis offensive line/Running game coordinator2012
Brian White Running Backs 2009
Derek Lewis Tight Ends 2011
Travaris Robinson Defensive Backs 2011
Bryant Young Defensive line 2011

Recruiting class

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Raphael Andrades
WR
Tallahassee, FloridaLincoln6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)180 lb (82 kg)Feb 1, 2012 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Willie Bailey
CB
Hallandale, FloridaHallandale6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)165 lb (75 kg)Apr 6, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Jonathan Bullard
DE
Shelby, North CarolinaCrest6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)255 lb (116 kg)Jan 7, 2012 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 5 stars.svg     Rivals: 5 stars.svg     247Sports: 5 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Bryan Cox Jr.
DE
Fort Lauderdale, FloridaSt. Thomas Aquinas6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)230 lb (100 kg)Jan 21, 2012 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Jessamen Dunker
OL
Boynton Beach, FloridaBoynton Beach6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)315 lb (143 kg)Mar 21, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Dante Fowler
DE
St. Petersburg, FloridaLakewood6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)235 lb (107 kg)Feb 1, 2012 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 5 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Austin Hardin
K
Atlanta, GeorgiaMarist Brothers5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)200 lb (91 kg)Jun 22, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
D.J. Humphries
OL
Charlotte, North CarolinaMallard Creek6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)270 lb (120 kg)Aug 5, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 5 stars.svg     Rivals: 5 stars.svg     247Sports: 5 stars.svg     ESPN: 5 stars.svg
Damien Jacobs
DT
Scooba, MississippiEast Mississippi C.C.6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)295 lb (134 kg)Dec 21, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: N/A
Matt Jones
RB
Seffner, FloridaArmwood6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)220 lb (100 kg)Feb 15, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Rhaheim Ledbetter
S
Boiling Springs, North CarolinaCrest5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)190 lb (86 kg)Jul 15, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Jafar Mann
DT
Stone Mountain, GeorgiaStephenson6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)275 lb (125 kg)Mar 25, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Marcus Maye
S
Melbourne, FloridaHoly Trinity6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)195 lb (88 kg)Jul 18, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Alex McCalister
DE
Clemmons, North CarolinaWest Forsyth6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)220 lb (100 kg)Jan 23, 2012 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Skyler Mornhinweg
QB
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSt. Joseph's6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)215 lb (98 kg)Jan 27, 2012 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Antonio Morrison
LB
Bolingbrook, IllinoisBolingbrook6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)220 lb (100 kg)Aug 3, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Latroy Pittman
WR
Citra, FloridaNorth Marion6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)190 lb (86 kg)Aug 18, 2010 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Brian Poole
CB
Bradenton, FloridaSoutheast5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)185 lb (84 kg)Jun 14, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Jeremi Powell
MLB
Largo, FloridaPinellas Park6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)200 lb (91 kg)Feb 19, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Kent Taylor
TE
Land O' Lakes, FloridaLand O' Lakes6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)220 lb (100 kg)Oct 27, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Colin Thompson
TE
Warminster, PennsylvaniaArchbishop Wood Catholic6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)255 lb (116 kg)May 5, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Quinteze Williams
DE
Tyrone, GeorgiaSandy Creek6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)290 lb (130 kg)Mar 30, 2011 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 5   Rivals: 3   247Sports: 4   ESPN: 4
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2012 Team Ranking". Rivals.com.

Season summary

Bowling Green

1234Total
Bowling Green707014
Florida01431027

Texas A&M

1234Total
Florida733720
Texas A&M3140017

Tennessee

1234Total
Florida73171037
Tennessee776020

Kentucky

1234Total
Kentucky00000
Florida3217738
  • Date: September 22
  • Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

LSU

1234Total
LSU33006
Florida007714
  • Date: October 6
  • Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

Vanderbilt

1234Total
Florida01171331
Vanderbilt7001017

South Carolina

1234Total
South Carolina332311
Florida71416744
  • Date: October 20
  • Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

Georgia

1234Total
Florida06039
Georgia703717

Missouri

1234Total
Missouri07007
Florida007714
  • Date: November 3
  • Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

Louisiana-Lafayette

1234Total
Louisiana3014320
Florida3731427
  • Date: November 10
  • Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

Jacksonville State

1234Total
Jacksonville St00000
Florida1007623
  • Date: November 17
  • Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

Florida State

#6 Florida Gators (10–1) at #10 Florida State Seminoles (10–1)
Period1234Total
Florida31002437
Florida State0317626

at Doak Campbell StadiumTallahassee, Florida

  • Date: November 24
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • 66 °F (19 °C) • Wind N/NW 10 miles per hour (16 km/h; 8.7 kn)
  • Game attendance: 83,429
  • Referee: Brad Allen
  • Automated ScoreBook
Game information

Sugar Bowl

1234Total
Louisville14106333
Florida01001323

Players drafted into the NFL

RoundPickPlayerPositionNFL club
123 Sharrif Floyd DT Minnesota Vikings
132 Matt Elam S Baltimore Ravens
250 Jon Bostic LB Chicago Bears
385 Jordan Reed TE Washington Redskins
4104 Jelani Jenkins LB Miami Dolphins
5164 Mike Gillislee RB Miami Dolphins
5166 Caleb Sturgis K Miami Dolphins
6169 Josh Evans S Jacksonville Jaguars

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