Social media reactions leading up to Florida’s week 2 matchup against Kentucky
As the weather cleared up in Gainesville, Florida football’s game-day festivities continued in anticipation of the SEC opener against Kentucky.
Several big-name recruits are on campus this week, and there’s a buzz in the air as Florida looks to start the Billy Napier 2-0 and avenge a loss to the Wildcats from last season. It’s also one of the few times both teams enter the matchup ranked in the top 25.
Eventually, Billy Napier led his team through the Gator Walk and fans filed into the stadium to watch both teams warm up before kick-off. Anthony Richardson and Will Levis are the two first-round quarterbacks set to clash, and all eyes are on them, including those of NFL scouts and executives.
If the weather stays decent, this should be one of the better games of the weekend. Here’s a look at the best moments leading up to the game as captured by social media.
The rain didn't stop the Gator Walk from taking place
Couple of fan favorites arrive to The Swamp as @ChiefBorders and @GVOaant bring up the rear at Gator Walk.
Richardson looking for a @Skittles deal: pic.twitter.com/MWbGQAF1dh
— Ainslie Lee (@AinsliesTwoBits) September 10, 2022
An extended look at the Week 2 Gator Walk
Time Lapse of the Gator Walk. Full Video is up on our YouTube page! #GoGators pic.twitter.com/H95XMlVn0z
— Gator Truth Florida Football Podcast (@GatorPodcast) September 10, 2022
2023 RB commit Treyaun Webb checked in for another visit to his future home
📍🐊
— Treyaun Webb (@w_treyaun) September 10, 2022
5-star EDGE Keon Keeley arrives for his official visit
5 ⭐️ edge Keon Keeley has entered the Swamp #Gators pic.twitter.com/hSqTK1hfD8
— Nick Marcinko (@nick_marcinko) September 10, 2022
2024 4-star RB Anthony Carrie checked in too
I'm at UF 🐊.
— Anthony “Scoota” Carrie (@AnthonyCarrie3) September 10, 2022
The fraternities did some recruiting
Gator fans made sure to let 2024 4-star QB DJ Lagway know that they want him to come to The Swamp🐊
📸: @GatorChompXX https://t.co/IguLVAughJ pic.twitter.com/Wue3WeAsNx
— On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) September 10, 2022
The moment the Gators entered the Steve Spurrier Field
Drip too hard. 🔥
📍Gator Walk pic.twitter.com/cNXqPn0Fs1
— Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) September 10, 2022
The offensive line gearing up for another battle in the trenches
Florida's offensive line going through pre-game warm-ups pic.twitter.com/9EEyhw9aBB
— Inside the Gators (@InsideTheGators) September 10, 2022
Last-minute score predictions, anyone?
This place should be rocking in about 75 minutes with No. 12 Florida set to take on No. 20 Kentucky. Let’s see some score predictions.
I’ll go first: 31-20 Gators pic.twitter.com/JexGMxjlzH
— Jacob Rudner (@JacobRudner) September 10, 2022
The quarterback battle will be a big story in this one
Kentucky’s Will Levis warming up in the Swamp before tonight’s matchup against Florida’s Anthony Richardson: pic.twitter.com/E99N44zOvt
— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) September 10, 2022
NFL execs are in attendance
A lot of NFL execs in Gainesville tonight to see Will Levis and Anthony Richardson.
The #Giants reserved 3 spots for their brain trust:
Joe Schoen, GM
Tim McDonnell, Dir. of Player Personnel
Dennis Hickey, Asst. Dir. of Player Personnel— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) September 10, 2022
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