Todd Golden's $49.5M Deal and the Truth About Aaron Philo

Aaron Philo is QB1, Todd Golden gets paid, and game week is finally here. Dan, Nick de la Torre, and Jordan Scarlett break down Florida's quarterback decision, the secondary, the safeties, and special teams ahead of the Gators' season opener against FAU in The Swamp. WHAT WE GET INTO: Aaron Philo named the starter — why it took this long, and what it means for the QB room The chemistry question: Philo vs. the receivers he hasn't thrown to since spring Where Philo stacks up in an SEC quarterback field that is thinner than people think Buster Faulkner's offense: running it between the tackles and getting weapons in space The Graham Mertz comp — and why "fine" might be exactly good enough Florida's cornerback room: Ben Hanks, Cormani McClain, Dijon Johnson, Jovari Flowers Star/nickel with Kaneil Clark, plus the safety room — Bryce Thornton, DJ Coleman, Cam Dooley, Alfonso Allen The standard of the No. 1 jersey at Florida: Reggie Nelson, Janoris Jenkins, Keiwan Ratliff Special teams: Patrick Durkin, Aussie punter Alec Clark, and why an elite holder matters Punt and kick return battle — VB3, Jaylen Lloyd, Justin Williams Running back logjam: Jadan Baugh's workload and Duke Clark's hamstring Todd Golden's 6-year, $49.5M extension, the bonus structure, and the buyout language Denzel Aberdeen's eligibility situation and where it stands Dan Mullen's UNLV debut and the Gators still on that staff Justin Gaethje speaking to the team, plus the best guest speakers of camp Felipe Franks surviving in the NFL on special teams The Daejon Love fraud story and a very unpopular take about it A camp health report that's better than anyone expected Game Day Eve drops Friday with our FAU predictions and season picks. SUPPORT THE SHOW / OUR PARTNERS: Brunt Insurance & Financial Services — free quotes on cars, RVs, motorcycles, boats and more, panhandle to the keys. Call Greg at 954-589-2204 or visit bruntinsurance.com Dykes Burke & Lewis Law Group — the smart choice when your insurance company needs some tough love. Water, sinkhole, hurricane and flood damage claims. 727-258-0043 or dykesburkelaw.com Game Time Sidekicks — gametimesidekicks.com, promo code STADIUM15 for 15% off Alumni Hall — alumnihall.com or in Gainesville on Archer Road, the largest selection of Gators apparel in town Coastal Yacht Sales Florida Victorious SUBSCRIBE for weekly Florida Gators football and basketball coverage, recruiting news, and game previews. New episodes every week, plus Game Day Eve before every game.