# Chase Daniel's 'Florida could be Vandy' comment sparks Tim Tebow anger

> Chase Daniel's 'Florida could be Vandy' remark nearly made Tim Tebow walk off SEC Nation set.
- Title: Chase Daniel's 'Florida could be Vandy' comment sparks Tim…
- Summary: Chase Daniel's 'Florida could be Vandy' remark nearly made Tim Tebow walk off SEC Nation set. Chase Daniel's comparison of Florida to Vanderbilt sparked Tim…
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- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick-sports/chase-daniel-nearly-made-tim-tebow-walk-off-set-sec-nation-derogatory-comment-florida
- Author: Austin Perry
- Published: 2026-09-19T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chase daniel, tim tebow, sec nation, vanderbilt, florida gators, auburn, college football, heisman trophy, news, politics
## Chase Daniel and Tim Tebow on SEC Nation set
Chase Daniel and Tim Tebow were chopping it up on ESPN's SEC Nation show live from Auburn campus.
## Daniel compares Florida to Vanderbilt
Daniel said Florida could be the next Vanderbilt, a team known for being the doormats of the SEC.

> I do think Florida could be the next Vandy
## Tebow nearly walked off set
Tebow nearly got up and walked off the set after Daniel's comment.

> Chase, you can't say that
## Tebow calls comment 'most derogatory'
Tebow said Daniel's remark was the most derogatory thing he had ever heard in his life.

> That is the most derogatory thing I have ever heard in my life
## Daniel explains Florida's potential
Daniel said Florida could be the surprise team of 2026 like Vanderbilt was the surprise team of 2025.

> I do think Florida could be the next Vandy
## Tebow reacts to wording
Tebow said the wording 'Florida could be Vandy?' was inappropriate despite Florida's recent championship history.

> But the wording, 'Florida could be Vandy?'
## Key takeaway

Chase Daniel's comparison of Florida to Vanderbilt sparked Tim Tebow's anger during a live SEC Nation segment.