2010 Florida Gators football team
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The 2010 Florida Gators football team represented the University of Florida
University of Florida
The University of Florida is an American public land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant research university located on a campus in Gainesville, Florida. The university traces its historical origins to 1853, and has operated continuously on its present Gainesville campus since September 1906...

 in the sport of American football
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...

 during the 2010 college football season
2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season
The 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season, or the college football season, began on Thursday, September 2, 2010. The season progressed through the regular season and bowl season, and concluded with the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game on Monday, January 10, 2011.-Rule changes for...

. The Gators competed in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association
National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...

 (NCAA) and the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference
Southeastern Conference
The Southeastern Conference is an American college athletic conference that operates in the southeastern part of the United States. It is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama...

 (SEC), and played their home games at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida Field is the football stadium for the University of Florida and the home field of the university's Florida Gators football team. It is located on the university's Gainesville, Florida campus. The stadium was originally built in 1930, and has been regularly...

 on the university's Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville is the largest city in, and the county seat of, Alachua County, Florida, United States as well as the principal city of the Gainesville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area . The preliminary 2010 Census population count for Gainesville is 124,354. Gainesville is home to the sixth...

 campus. The season was the sixth and final campaign for coach Urban Meyer
Urban Meyer
Urban Frank Meyer, III is an American football coach and former player. He is head football coach at Ohio State University, having been hired for the position in November 2011...

, who led the Gators to a 37–24 Outback Bowl
2011 Outback Bowl
The 2011 Outback Bowl was the 25th edition of the college football bowl game, and was played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The game kicked off at 1 p.m. US EST on January 1, 2011 and was telecasted on ABC...

 victory over coach Joe Paterno
Joe Paterno
Joseph Vincent "Joe" Paterno is a former college football coach who was the head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions for 46 years from 1966 through 2011. Paterno, nicknamed "JoePa," holds the record for the most victories by an NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision football coach with...

's Penn State Nittany Lions
2010 Penn State Nittany Lions football team
The 2010 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented the Pennsylvania State University in the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by Joe Paterno and played its home games in Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. They were members of the Big Ten Conference...

, and an overall win-loss record of 8–5 (.615).

Previous season

In the 2009 season, the Gators went 12–0 in the regular season, but lost to Alabama in the SEC Championship game. The Gators concluded their season with a win over the Cincinnati Bearcats
Cincinnati Bearcats
The Cincinnati Bearcats are the NCAA athletic teams representing the University of Cincinnati. Since July 1, 2005, the school's athletic teams have been members of the Big East Conference....

 in the 2010 Sugar Bowl
2010 Sugar Bowl
The 2010 Sugar Bowl Game was an American college football bowl game that was part of the Bowl Championship Series for the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season and was the 76th Sugar Bowl...

.

Orange and Blue Game

In the annual Orange and Blue Spring Game, the blue team won 27–24. Quarterback John Brantley
John Brantley
John Brantley, IV is an American football quarterback for the Florida Gators football team of the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida...

 was 15/19 and threw for 201 yards and 2 touchdowns. Trey Burton was 12/18 for 120 yards, 1 INT, 1 TD, 123 yards on 10 carries with 2 TDs.

Schedule and results

Miami (OH)

South Florida

Tennessee

Kentucky

Alabama

LSU

Mississippi State

Georgia

Vanderbilt

South Carolina

Appalachian State

Florida State

Rankings

Ranking Movement
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking. ██ Not ranked the previous week. RV=receiving votes.
Poll Pre Wk 1 Wk 2 Wk 3 Wk 4 Wk 5 Wk 6 Wk 7 Wk 8 Wk 9 Wk 10 Wk 11 Wk 12 Wk 13 Wk 14 Final
AP 4 8 10 9 7 14 22 -- RV RV 24 -- -- --
Coaches 3 6 7 8 7 12 22 -- -- RV 24 -- -- --
Harris Not released 22 RV RV RV 23 -- -- -- N/A
BCS Not released -- -- -- 22 -- -- -- N/A

Depth chart

(revised 10–30–10)

Roster

2010 Florida Gators roster


Quarterbacks
  • 12 John Brantley
    John Brantley
    John Brantley, IV is an American football quarterback for the Florida Gators football team of the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida...

     –
    Junior
  • 8 Trey Burton – Freshman
  • 10 Tyler Murphy – Freshman
  • 18 Ryan Parrish – Freshman
  • 14 Chandler Carr – Freshman


Running Backs
  • 2 Jeff Demps – Junior
  • 21 Emmanuel Moody
    Emmanuel Moody
    Emmanuel Moody is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2011...

     –
    Senior
  • 23 Mike Gillislee – Sophomore
  • 33 Mack Brown – Freshman
  • 44 Ean McQuay –
    Junior
  • 86 Phillip Bellino – Freshman
  • 28 Deandre Goins – Freshman
  • 37 Ben Sams – Freshman
  • 20 Malcolm Jones – Freshman


Fullbacks
  • 42 Steven Wilks –
    Junior
  • 45 T. J. Pridemore –
    Sophomore


Wide Receivers
  • 3 Chris Rainey –
    Junior
  • 4 Andre Debose –
    Freshman
  • 5 Chris Dunkley – Freshman
  • 6 Deonte Thompson –
    Junior
  • 7 Justin Williams –
    Senior
  • 9 Carl Moore –
    Senior
  • 18 T. J. Lawrence –
    Sophomore
  • 81 Robert Clark – Freshman
  • 82 Omarius Hines –
    Sophomore
  • 83 Solomon Patton – Freshman
  • 84 Quinton Dunbar – Freshman
  • 85 Frankie Hammond Jr. –
    Sophomore
  • 87 Josh Postell –
    Sophomore
  • 89 Stephen Alli –
    Freshman


Tight Ends
  • 11 Jordan Reed –
    Freshman
  • 32 Gerald Christian – Freshman
  • 86 Will Hiler – Freshman
  • 80 Desmond Parks –
    Freshman
  • 88 Micheal McFarland – Freshman
 

Offensive Line
  • 50 Sam Robey –
    Sophomore
  • 55 Mike Pouncey
    Mike Pouncey
    James Michael "Mike" Pouncey is an American football center for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Dolphins in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football for Florida....

     – Senior
  • 57 Carl Johnson –
    Senior
  • 58 Nick Alajajian – Sophomore
  • 60 William Steinmann – Junior
  • 63 Cole Gilliam –
    Freshman
  • 64 Kyle Koehne –
    Freshman
  • 66 James Wilson –
    Junior
  • 67 Jon Halapio –
    Freshman
  • 71 Matt Patchan – Junior
  • 72 Jonotthan Harrison –
    Freshman
  • 73 Xavier Nixon
    Xavier Nixon
    Xavier Nixon is an American football offensive tackle. He currently attends the University of Florida in his junior year...

     – Sophomore
  • 74 Maurice Hurt –
    Senior
  • 75 Chaz Green – Freshman
  • 76 Marcus Gilbert
    Marcus Gilbert (American football)
    -Professional career:Gilbert was drafted 63rd overall in the 2011 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is the first Florida player at his position to be drafted since Max Starks was a third-round selection by Pittsburgh in 2004. Gilbert joined former Florida center Maurkice Pouncey, who was...

     –
    Senior
  • 77 Ian Silberman – Freshman
  • 78 David Young –
    Sophomore


Defensive Line
  • 6 Jaye Howard –
    Junior
  • 7 Ronald Powell – Freshman
  • 34 Lerentee McCray – Junior
  • 44 Duke Lemmens – Senior
  • 47 Brandon Antwine –
    Senior
  • 48 Neiron Ball – Freshman
  • 57 Samuel Johnson –
    Sophomore
  • 65 Glen Watson –
    Sophomore
  • 58 Dominique Easley – Freshman
  • 61 Gary Beemer –
    Senior
  • 68 Leon Orr – Freshman
  • 70 Shawn Schmeider –
    Senior
  • 73 Shariif Floyd – Freshman
  • 85 Lynden Trail – Freshman
  • 90 Lawrence Marsh –
    Senior
  • 91 Earl Okine –
    Sophomore
  • 92 Terron Sanders –
    Senior
  • 93 Kedric Johnson –
    Freshman
  • 94 Justin Trattou – Senior
  • 96 William Green – Junior
  • 99 Omar Hunter –
    Sophomore
 

Linebackers
  • 13 Dee Finley – Sophomore
  • 16 A. J. Jones –
    Senior
  • 23 Chris Martin -
    Freshman
  • 25 Gideon Ajagbe – Freshman
  • 26 Lorenzo Edwards – Senior
  • 33 Scott Peek –
    Sophomore
  • 40 Brandon Hicks – Senior
  • 43 Jelani Jenkins
    Jelani Jenkins
    Jelani Jenkins is an American football player. He currently starts at linebacker for the University of Florida. Jenkins was one of the highest ranked college recruits in the high school class of 2009.-High school:...

     –
    Freshman
  • 46 Michael Ross –
    Sophomore
  • 49 Darrin Kitchens – Freshman
  • 51 Micheal Taylor – Freshman
  • 95 Hygens Succes – Sophomore
  • 45 Christian Estevez – Freshman
  • 59 Osmanny Gomez – Freshman
  • 52 Jonathan Bostic – Sophomore


Cornerbacks
  • 1 Janoris Jenkins
    Janoris Jenkins
    Janoris Jenkins is an American football cornerback. He previously attended the University of Florida, but was dismissed from the team due to misconduct....

     – Junior
  • 14 Jaylen Watkins – Freshman
  • 23 Corey Henderson –
    Junior
  • 8 Jeremy Brown –
    Sophomore
  • 29 Joshua Shaw – Freshman
  • 31 Brian Biada –
    Freshman
  • 31 Cody Riggs – Freshman
  • 36 Moses Jenkins – Senior
  • 37 Brandon Sanders – Freshman


Safeties
  • 10 Will Hill
    Will Hill
    Will Hill III is an American football safety who is currently a member of the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League. He played college football for the Florida Gators.- High school career :...

     – Junior
  • 22 Matt Elam – Freshman
  • 24 Josh Evans – Freshman
  • 35 Ahmad Black
    Ahmad Black
    Ahmad Black is an American football safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football for Florida....

     – Senior
  • 21 Brenden Bice – Junior
  • 34 Tim Clark –
    Freshman
  • 42 Miguel Carodine –
    Senior
 

Punters
  • 17 Chas Henry – Senior
  • 40 David Lerner –
    Sophomore


Kickers
  • 19 Caleb Sturgis – Junior
  • 47 John Crofoot –
    Freshman
  • 86 Eric Strack –
    Freshman
  • 98 Zack Brust –Junior


Long Snappers
  • 50 Cody Hampton –
    Sophomore
  • 59 Christopher Guido –
    Freshman
  • 59 John Fairbanks –
    Senior

Coaching staff

Name Current Responsibilities Joined Staff Alma mater
Alma mater
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Urban Meyer
Urban Meyer
Urban Frank Meyer, III is an American football coach and former player. He is head football coach at Ohio State University, having been hired for the position in November 2011...

 
Head Coach
Head coach
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2005 Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
The University of Cincinnati is a comprehensive public research university in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a part of the University System of Ohio....

Steve Addazio
Steve Addazio
Steve Addazio is an American college football coach and former player, and is head coach of the Temple Owls football team that represents Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...

 
Offensive Coordinator
Offensive coordinator
An offensive coordinator is a member of the coaching staff of a gridiron football team who is in charge of the offense. Generally, along with his defensive counterpart, he represents the second level of command structure after the head coach...


Offensive Line 
2005 Central Connecticut State
Central Connecticut State University
Central Connecticut State University is a state university in New Britain, Connecticut, United States.The school was moved to its present campus in 1922...

Zach Azzanni Wide Receivers
Wide receiver
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2010 Central Michigan
Central Michigan University
Central Michigan University is a public research university located in Mount Pleasant in the U.S. state of Michigan...

Stan Drayton Running back
Running back
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s
2010 Allegheny
Allegheny College
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D. J. Durkin Outside Linebackers
Special Teams 
2010 Bowling Green
Teryl Austin
Teryl Austin
Teryl Austin is an American football coach and former player. Austin served a single season as the Florida Gators defensive coordinator. He is currently the defensive backs coach for the Baltimore Ravens.-Career:...

 
Defensive Coordinator
Defensive coordinator
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2010 Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
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Chuck Heater
Chuck Heater
Chuck Heater is an American football coach and former player. He was a running back for the University of Michigan from 1972 to 1974 and finished his playing career as the fifth all time leading rusher in Michigan Wolverines football history. Heater has been an assistant football coach at ten...

 
Co-Defensive Coordinator
Defensive Back
Defensive back
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s
2005 Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...

Scot Loeffler Quarterback
Quarterback
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s
2009 Michigan
University of Michigan
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Dan McCarney
Dan McCarney
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Assistant Head Coach
Defensive Line 
2008 Iowa
University of Iowa
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Brian White  Tight Ends
Tight end
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| 2009 Harvard
Harvard University
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See also

  • 2010 Southeastern Conference football season
    2010 Southeastern Conference football season
    The 2010 Southeastern Conference football season began on Thursday, September 2, 2010 with South Carolina defeating Southern Miss on ESPN.-Preseason:...

  • 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season
    2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season
    The 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season, or the college football season, began on Thursday, September 2, 2010. The season progressed through the regular season and bowl season, and concluded with the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game on Monday, January 10, 2011.-Rule changes for...

  • 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings
  • Florida Gators
    Florida Gators
    The Florida Gators are the intercollegiate sports teams that represent the University of Florida located in Gainesville, Florida. The "Lady Gators" is an alternative nickname sometimes used by the Gators women's teams...

  • Florida–Florida State football rivalry
  • Florida–LSU football rivalry
  • Florida–Tennessee football rivalry
  • Florida vs. Georgia Football Classic
  • List of Florida Gators football players
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