Key notes on the Florida Gators: 8-4 last season, 8-2 in the SEC; Dan Mullen is 29-9, 19-7 in the SEC, in his three seasons with the Gators, 2-1 in bowl games; Gators lost to Oklahoma in the Cotton Bowl last season 55-20; Five offensive starters and five defensive starters return; The Gators averaged 40 points per game last season but allowed 31 points per game; the Gators open at home September 4th against FAU; the SEC opener will be at home September 18th against Alabama; the Gators will play at USC November 6th.