Here’s what Dan Mullen said after Florida’s loss to Kentucky

The Dan Mullen era in Gainesville is off to somewhat of a rocky start.

Florida lost to Kentucky, 27-16, which marked its first in the annual matchup since 1987.

The Gators failed to convert on a 2-point conversion attempt while trailing 21-16, which would have cut the deficit to three points. Florida also fumbled on the final play of the game, which was returned by safety Davante Robinson for a 30-yard touchdown.

Here’s what Mullen said after Saturday’s loss:

Mullen has arrived for his presser: “I think we have to be much more physical at the point of attack. And way too many missed tackles.” #Gators

— Graham Hall (@GrahamHall) September 9, 2018

Mullen begins his press conference by giving Mart Stoops some high praise

— Michael Phillips (@mikephillipsOG) September 9, 2018

Mullen: "We’ve got to be much more physical at the point of attack….We have to be more physical up front on the offensive line.” #Gators

— Matt Baker (@MBakerTBTimes) September 9, 2018

Mullen says Florida must grow mentally and physically. Gators must learn how to practice. It's a mindset.

— Mark McLeod (@McLeodLive) September 9, 2018

Mullen: "One game never defines anything. That’s one game in a long season." #Gators

— Matt Baker (@MBakerTBTimes) September 9, 2018

Mullen on the lack of physicality: 'That’s a mind-set that takes some time for us. I’m not a very patient person, though.'

— Matt Baker (@MBakerTBTimes) September 9, 2018

'There's nothing good about losing, in my mind. I don't like it,' Mullen said.

— Edgar Thompson (@osgators) September 9, 2018

Jason Hall

Jason covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.