Florida’s 23-7 Week 10 loss to Oklahoma showed up clearly in Pro Football Focus’ numbers, and the grades tell the story of a team that never really found a rhythm on either side of the ball.
On offense, quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. finished as Florida’s highest-graded player at 69.1, just ahead of running back Jadan Baugh at 69.0. Dallas Wilson checked in at 65.1, while Knijeah Harris and TJ Shanahan Jr. were close behind at 65.0 and 63.9, respectively. Beyond that, the grades dipped quickly, with Bryce Lovett’s 36.7 standing out at the bottom of the offensive chart.
Florida’s team offensive grade came in at 59.8, which ties for its second-worst mark of the season and trails only the Georgia game. The Gators also posted a 48.9 pass block grade and a 63.1 run block grade. For the first time all season, Florida did not have a single offensive player grade above 70.0.
Jones’ split against pressure painted an even clearer picture. With a clean pocket, he went 7 of 13 for 104 yards and an interception. When Oklahoma got to him, he was 3 of 9 for 29 yards and another interception.
The protection issues showed up in the pressure numbers, too. Florida allowed 10 pressures, and Bryce Lovett was charged with a team-high four. Still, the run game and the interior line produced a few solid individual grades, with Duke Clark at 62.4, Harrison Moore at 61.7, and Lacota Dippre at 60.8.
Defensively, cornerback Ben Hanks III led the way with a 75.5 grade, the only Florida defender above 70.0. He allowed three catches for 20 yards on six targets and added two pass breakups. Behind him, Emmanuel Oyebadejo and Alfonzo Allen Jr. both earned 69.6, while Kamran James posted a 68.2 and Kofi Asare a 68.0.
Florida’s defense generated 17 pressures, with James leading the group with four and Aaron Chiles adding three. The team pressure grade of 61.2 was the second-worst of the season. Even so, the Gators missed just six tackles and tied their second-highest tackling grade of the year.
At linebacker, Myles Graham earned a 67.8, Ty Jackson a 65.2, and Aaron Chiles a 63.6. Jackson also graded as Florida’s best defender in run defense. Up front, Joseph Mbatchou posted a 66.0, while DJ Coleman finished at 63.7 and Bryce Thornton at 61.4.
Florida’s defense had only one player grade above 70.0, matching the offense’s season-low standard in that category. The result was a game where the numbers reinforced what the scoreboard already said: Oklahoma controlled the matchup, and Florida spent most of the night chasing it.
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