The eighth-ranked Gators will try to move past a mistake-filled opener as it welcomes South Florida to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium for the first time Saturday.
Florida's problems in last week's 34-12 win over Miami of Ohio included one of the most fundamental parts of the game, the snap. Making his first career start at center after playing guard last season, Mike Pouncey had several off-target deliveries to new quarterback John Brantley, including one that zipped over his head and two more that bounced to his feet.
All told, the Gators (1-0) committed eight fumbles (losing three) and gained 25 yards through the first three quarters, including minus-16 on the ground, before finishing with 212, the second fewest in Meyer's six seasons.
"Frustration? I know I'm beyond that," Meyer said. "Frustration? You've just got to get a little better. We'll fix those things. If you keep seeing them over and over again, then you've got to make changes. We're certainly not going to hit that mode yet. We need to get a lot better."
Florida's defense picked up its inexperienced offense with four interceptions, including Janoris Jenkins' 67-yard return for a touchdown that started a 21-point second quarter. The Gators had one player, left guard James Wilson, starting in the same spot as the 2009 opener.
"It wasn't a beauty pageant," Meyer said. "If it was, we would have lost. ... Everyone saw what we saw, and it was a mess."
Brantley and Pouncey spent Sunday reviewing their errant exchanges and then heading off to the practice field. Afterward, the quarterback said any issues were resolved.
"We have two very accountable people working hard to get that thing right. That obviously disrupts the flow of the game," Meyer said. "It's Mike Pouncey and Johnny Brantley. Those aren't true freshmen, so we have to get that fixed."
