Here’s what Jim McElwain said after Florida’s 13-6 win over Vanderbilt

Florida defeated Vanderbilt, 13-6, Saturday in a close game Saturday in Nashville. The Gators were held to a single touchdown, which came on a 4-yard run by Jordan Scarlett in the second quarter.

Eddy Pineiro provided two field goals, including a 42-yarder in the second quarter. Florida’s defense kept Vanderbilt out of the end zone and allowed just 118 passing yards.

Florida improved to 4-1 (2-1 SEC) with the win. However, the outcome may have been too close for comfort considering the Gators entered Week 5 as a double-digit favorite.

Here’s what head coach Jim McElwain said during his press conference after Saturday’s victory.

McElwain: "First and foremost, just great to get a win." #Gators

— Jordan McPherson (@J_McPherson1126) October 1, 2016

McElwain: "A wise man once told me: No matter what, you even got to bring them ugly babies home from the hospital. And that was ugly."

— Ian Cohen (@icohenb) October 1, 2016

#Gators coach Jim McElwain confirms Jordan Sherit (left knee) was a game-time decision.

— Graham Hall (@GrahamHall) October 1, 2016

Mac on #Gators O-line: 'Their inside guys beat the heck out of us. That's was disappointing.'

— Edgar Thompson (@osgators) October 1, 2016

Mac says it was a great game for the young defensive linemen in terms of experience. Not referring to how well they played.

— Scott Carter (@GatorsScott) October 1, 2016

'We'll wait and see,' Mac said on QB for next week against LSU.

— Edgar Thompson (@osgators) October 1, 2016

Mac said Luke Del Rio 'hasn't been doing much. We have to test that thing.'

— Edgar Thompson (@osgators) October 1, 2016

Mac said LSU was 'built to road grade you, and we've been road graded the past two weeks plain and simple.'

— Edgar Thompson (@osgators) October 1, 2016

McElwain asked if he's surprised the offensive line wasn't improving the last few weeks. "Yeah. I am." #Gators

— Jordan McPherson (@J_McPherson1126) October 1, 2016

"We've gotta learn to play physical," McElwain said. "We just got pushed around today." #Gators

— Patrick Pinak (@pinakk12) October 1, 2016

McElwain on @cecejeferson7: "I wish we had more Carl's….we've got a lot of guys who could take a lesson from Carl."

— Graham Hall (@GrahamHall) October 1, 2016

'We got a lot of work ahead. We have to learn to play physical and with some pad level. We got pushed around today,' Mac said.

— Edgar Thompson (@osgators) October 1, 2016

Jason Hall

Jason covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.