How Florida's offense will look in 2026 under Buster Faulkner

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Florida's offense will look radically different in 2026 under new offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner. The former Georgia Tech play-caller arrives in Gainesville after leading a Yellow Jackets offense that averaged more than 460 yards per game and nearly 33 points per contest in 2025.

Faulkner's system is based on spread principles and a physical running game. The air-raid-centric strategy is designed to dial up explosive plays through the air and on the ground. The Gators are expected to build around emerging star running back Jadan Baugh while blending misdirection, motion and concepts that emphasize vertical passing.

Establishing an identity with toughness and physicality at its core is Faulkner's plan, despite running a spread concept. Quarterback Aaron Philo, who also came over to Florida from Georgia Tech, looks to be a natural fit in Faulkner's system. The redshirt sophomore's time under this structure gives him the clear advantage in Florida's quarterback battle.

With Philo under center, wielding a firm grasp of the offense, the results this fall should be a more balanced offense with the capability of applying pressure vertically while still prioritizing the run game. Coming off a season where the program averaged just 21.6 points per game, hopes are that Faulkner can ignite a spark for the Gators.

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This article originally appeared on Gators Wire: Breaking down changes Buster Faulkner is making to Florida's offense

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