Florida Fans Will Love Jon Sumrall's Response to Kentucky Game

The Florida Gators will be taking on the Kentucky Wildcats this week, giving the team another chance to grab a big SEC win.

After a hot start to the season, Florida dropped two games, only to then grab another big win against the Texas Longhorns. But over the last two weeks, the Gators have heavily struggled, seeing the offense completely sputter.

Florida will be entering the game against Kentucky with a record of 5-4 on the season, and this contest could challenge the Gators. While the Wildcats did lose last week, the team has been feisty all season, and they remain one of the top teams in the SEC.

Kentucky will be entering the matchup with a record of 7-2 on the year, with the team squaring involved in the College Football Playoff. If Florida is able to take down the Wildcats, it would be another solid win on the resume for the Gators, even with the weird season.

Heading into the game against Kentucky, Gators head coach Jon Sumrall seems to be treating the contest extremely seriously after two losses. Florida fans should enjoy this intense focus from Sumrall, even with how the year has gone.

"I’m not gonna, like, hang out with anybody," Sumrall said. "We’ll be in meetings Friday night. I’ve probably had about 30 people text me and ask which hotel we’re staying at, and they’re getting no response.

"I have zero interest. People want to hang out; that’s not hangout time for me. It’s time to try to go win a game and coach a game. I do have so many great friendships that mean a great deal to me and my family there, though.”

Sumrall understands how important it is for the Gators to finish the year on a high note, even if the playoffs aren't in the equation. In his first season with Florida, Sumrall has already made waves with the program, even if the season hasn't gone to plan.

But there is a lot to like about how Sumrall has this team playing, despite the offensive struggles of late. Sumrall entered the year with multiple questions about how he would handle the SEC, but he has shown that he belongs as the Gators head coach.

Florida ends the year with Kentucky, Vanderbilt, and Florida State, givng the team a chance to potentially win out. If the Gators can at least win two of the final three games, this would be seen as a victory for the program.

While fans would have liked to see a little more from the team this year, especially after the strong start, it's now about how the program ends the season. Sumrall seems like he will have his guys ready to go on Saturday against Kentucky, and the Gators have the firepower to get a win on the road in a hostile environment.