I disagree.
Florida is the most intensely recruited state in college football.
Not only that, the competition for players inside the state has become more intense.
The University of South Florida, the University of Central Florida, and even Florida Atlantic University are picking off good second tier players that would have normally chosen UF, FSU, or Miami.
If UF, FSU, and Miami ever figure out how to identify, sign, and retain elite head coaches, all three of them will be right back in the Top-15 football programs.
>> If UF, FSU, and Miami ever figure out how to identify, sign, and retain elite head coaches, all three of them will be right back in the Top-15 football programs. <<
Well, yes, if they rebuild their programs around far better head coaches, they could turn their decline around. But the natural advantage they have over UCF is down to simply belonging to a major conference.