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Every year, college football coaches come in facing questions, with the number one being how they can improve. If you’re someone like Ohio State football’s Ryan Day, it’s about getting back to the National Championship. But if you’re someone like Colorado football’s Deion Sanders, it’s about just getting to a bowl game. There are stark […]

Billy Napier and Florida football took a step back in 2023, finishing the season with a 5-7 record, one win less than the previous season, and without a chance to make a bowl game. As they enter Year 3, it seems Napier needs to make a statement in 2024. Perhaps the No. 16 ranked transfer […]

The college football offseason is in full swing. With a lot of coaching changes in the College Football Playoff, teams come with shakeups in their rosters as well. The Washington football program is experiencing this as a handful of their recruits start to find other opportunities due to Kalen DeBoer’s move. Asa Turner is one […]

With the way the college football world is constantly changing, a second year in a program can be instrumental to a head coach. A second year not long ago was still part of the rebuilding process for most teams. But with things like NIL and the transfer portal, teams can now become College Football Playoff […]

The Florida football program has quickly gone from powerhouse to disappointment. In 2023, the Gators went 5-7 and just 3-5 in SEC play, missing out on a bowl game once again. Billy Napier, who was hired to replace Dan Mullen at the end of 2021, has gone just 11-14 in two years with the Florida […]

Billy Napier has a big position that just opened up. Max Brown is moving out of the Florida football program which means the Gators are looking for a new quarterback. Now, being the offensive engine of a team that just had five wins in the past season could be a tall order. But, DJ Lagway […]

Billy Napier and Florida football had a chance on rivalry weekend to make the biggest upset of the entire college football season by beating No. 5 Florida State, ending the Seminoles College Football Playoff aspirations. But the Gators, like they have all season, fell short, withering in the end to lose 24-15. The Gators’ loss […]

The now No. 5 Florida State football team will be playing Florida this weekend in the annual rivalry game. But a game that probably most didn’t think much of a week ago has changed due to some overwhelming circumstances that both teams now face in the last game of the regular season. Both the Seminoles […]

With only one week remaining in the regular season of college football, Week 13 will be critical for 13 teams seeking their sixth win to capture bowl eligibility. Matt Rhule’s Nebraska football team (5-6) will be at the top of the list, hoping to make a bowl game for the first time since 2016. Nebraska […]

The battle for the CFP National Championship is not the only thing going on before Thanksgiving. Some teams are thriving at present and are still reinforcing their squads for the future. This is exactly what is going down between Ryan Day’s Ohio State football program and Florida football head coach Billy Napier. The two are […]

We’ve now entered the point of the college football season where team’s are looking toward postseason play. For a few, that means battling through the rest of the regular season stretch with the hopes of making it into the top 4 of the College Football Playoff rankings. For others, it’s about conference dominance, and for […]

The Florida football program faced the Kentucky Wildcats in an intriguing matchup on  Saturday. Coach Billy Napier and the Gators came fresh off a two-game win streak. On the other hand, Kentucky football was undefeated. The Wildcats remained unbeaten, though, beating the Gators 33-14. The loss was disappointing, as Florida upset SEC powerhouse Tennessee just […]

Florida football’s SEC showdown against Kentucky couldn’t be going worse for the Gators, who are currently trailing the Wildcats by a score of 23-7 at the half at the time of publication. The Gators defense has been gashed on the ground to the tune of over 200 rushing yards for Wildcats running back Ray Davis, […]

Florida football were underdogs against No. 11 Tennessee on Saturday night despite playing from the friendly confines of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. But the Gators pulled off the upset victory with an utterly dominant second quarter, giving coach Billy Napier arguably his biggest win since arriving in Gainesville last fall. As Napier saw it, Florida’s […]

The Florida Gators football team’s Week 3 matchup against the Tennessee Volunteers will mark the beginning of SEC play for both teams. This is one of the more heated and historic rivalries in the conference—or at least it used to be. There’s no doubt this game, which falls every third weekend in September, is still […]

The Tennessee Volunteers football team enters Week 3 against one of their longest rival opponents, the Florida Gators. This matchup used to be one of the all-time great rivalries in the SEC. However, until recently, the Volunteers football team didn’t fare so well, losing 16 out of the last 20 games. Last year, the Volunteers […]

The Florida football team is off to a 1-1 start with a loss to Utah and a win over McNeese State. In Week 3, they have a massive showdown in Gainesville against the Tennessee Volunteers, and this is a huge opportunity for Billy Napier and his team to make a statement. Ahead of the game, […]

Florida football has its biggest test of the season Saturday against SEC East foe No. 11 Tennessee. The Volunteers have quarterback Joe Milton, who is considered the best arm talent in college football. Here is what coach Billy Napier said of the keys to a Florida win. Via ESPN: “Napier told ESPN this week the […]

It’s finally here—college football is back. And to begin the season—excluding Week 0 matchups—on Thursday night, we’ll get a much-anticipated rematch from one of last year’s best games that opened the season. The Utah Utes football team had to make their long flight down to Gainesville last season, playing in the dreaded Swamp. The effects […]

The Florida football team has their opening game coming up on Thursday on the road against Utah, and the team’s travel plans have been altered with hope of avoiding hurricane Idalia, according to ESPN. A team spokesperson said on Monday that the Florida football team will fly to Dallas on Tuesday, then will practice and […]

The 2023 Florida Gators football team enters this season with a ton of question marks. It’s a low floor and semi-high ceiling kind of season that is certainly capable of leaving many sports bettors wary of their games. The Gators are coming off their second consecutive 6-7 season, where the second-year head coach Billy Napier […]

The Florida football program is hoping for a return to championship form this season under Head Coach Billy Napier. The plan for Napier is to focus on fundamentals and toughness after finishing 6-7 last season. It could be an uphill climb based on trends and recent news. Florida football lost a key EDGE rusher this […]

Florida football has been on a recruitment mission. Coach Billy Napier is at the helm and they do not plan to look back. The Gators have recently landed Aaron Chiles Jr., Amir Jackson, Amaris Williams, and Nasir Johnson. Billy Napier now has a stacked 2024 recruiting class headlined by Aaron Chiles Jr. He is the […]

The NCAA and SEC football are clear with their tampering guidelines. Rules stipulate that players cannot be in contact with any team or personnel until their names are in the transfer portal. Apparently, the reality in the SEC exists contrary to these rules as it happens more than the rules would make it seem. Florida […]

The spring semester is up and running, which means college football teams are also back to work. Programs are seeing what they can do to take the next step and make it to the College Football Playoff. This is the case for Florida football. In 2022, the Gators had their ups and downs. They started […]

Jonathan Gannon is getting off to a fast start as the Arizona Cardinals new head coach. Unfortunately for Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier, that has resulted in a key member of his coaching staff getting poached, and it now looks like he has some work to do this offseason at a spot he might […]

Life coaching football in the SEC is as hard as it gets, and Florida head coach Billy Napier is finding that out in a hurry. Even with the tough environment, Napier should be able to have an extended opportunity to turn things around at the program, right? Apparently, things aren’t guaranteed just because a contract […]

In one of the most anticipated games of Week 4, the Florida Gators nearly pulled out the upset on the road against the Tennessee Volunteers, who now sit at No. 8. In a hard-fought contest, Florida football lost 38-33 and is now out of the Top 25. After starting the season with a huge win […]

Anthony Richardson’s college football legend is only just beginning. The Florida football quarterback led his team to an impressive home victory over 13th-ranked Utah in Week 1 of the 2022 season, completing 17-of-24 passes for 164 yards while doing most of his damage on the ground, finishing with 106 yards and three scores on just […]

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis has become one of the most prominent names in college football. And the rest of the nation clearly understands why. As the University of Florida prepares to take on Will Levis and Kentucky this weekend, Florida head coach Billy Napier took the time to talk about the quarterback. Billy Napier appeared […]

One of the more intriguing quarterback prospects has decided to change sides. After initially committing to the Penn State Nittany Lions, Marcus Stokes has decided to join the University of Florida. It’s a shocking move that came to the surprise (and angst, for Penn State fans) of many college football enthusiasts. (via 247Sports) Stokes initially […]

Florida Gators newly-appointed head coach Billy Napier has made a significant splash in the transfer portal, marking one of his first major additions since taking over in Gainesville. The Gators have landed former Ohio State quarterback Jack Miller after he announced his decision to transfer from the Buckeyes program in late November. Miller announced his […]

After a disastrous campaign in 2021, the Florida Gators made the decision to part ways with head coach Dan Mullen. Mullen was let go a week ago, and it looks as if the university has identified the man who will step up to the plate next. According to college football insider Bruce Feldman, the Gators […]