Florida Gators 2015 game-by-game breakdown

Sep. 5: New Mexico State, 7:30 p.m. (SEC Network)

The Aggies ranked No. 116th in total defense and remain woefully undersized. It’s the perfect opportunity for coach Jim McElwain to debut UF’s revamped offense. UF 56-3

Sep. 12: East Carolina, 7:30 p.m. (ESPN2)

A rematch of the Birmingham Bowl — a contest UF won 28-20. The Pirates no longer have their explosive quarterback-receiver tandem, either. UF 28-13

Sep. 19: @ Kentucky, 7:30 p.m. (SEC Network)

The Wildcats have dropped 28 in a row to the Gators. The streak continues. Barely. UF 21-20

Sep. 26: Tennessee, TBA (TBA)

The Vols haven’t beaten UF in a decade. The Gators build some momentum before a brutal October slate. UF 23-13

Oct. 3: Ole Miss, TBA (TBA)

The Rebels return nine starters on offense and a star-studded defense. They will overwhelm the Gators in the trenches. Ole Miss 23-10

Oct. 10: Missouri, TBA (TBA)

The Gators are 1-2 since the Tigers entered the SEC, and they won’t get payback for last year’s embarrassing loss on Homecoming. Mizzou 17-14

Oct. 17: @ LSU, TBA (TBA)

UF hasn’t won in Baton Rouge since 2009. A first-year starter at quarterback isn’t the answer. LSU 27-13

Oct. 31: Georgia (Jacksonville), 3:30 p.m. (CBS)

Florida stunned UGA last season, but the Bulldogs exercise their demons on Halloween. UGA 23-17

Nov. 7: Vanderbilt, TBA (TBA)

The talent gap remains too wide. UF 42-6

Nov. 14: @ South Carolina, TBA (TBA)

Steve Spurrier has won four of five over his alma mater, but UF ekes out a win on the road and becomes bowl eligible. UF 28-13

Nov. 21: Florida Atlantic, TBA (TBA)

FAU ranked in the bottom 20 nationally in total offense and defense in 2014. A cupcake win before a tough rivalry game. UF 52-0

Nov. 28: Florida State, TBA (TBA)

Jameis Winston is gone, but the Noles still have too much juice for a rebuilding Gators team. FSU 28-21.

This story was originally published September 2, 2015 at 1:00 PM with the headline "Florida Gators 2015 game-by-game breakdown."