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DJ Lagway returns and Florida upsets No. 21 LSU 27-16 for 1st series win since 2018
Read full article: DJ Lagway returns and Florida upsets No. 21 LSU 27-16 for 1st series win since 2018DJ Lagway threw for a touchdown and set up another with a long completion in his return from a strained left hamstring, and Florida upset No. 21 LSU 27-16 on Saturday to give the Gators their first series victory since 2018.
Florida says coach Billy Napier on solid ground despite 15-18 record after promising signs
Read full article: Florida says coach Billy Napier on solid ground despite 15-18 record after promising signsFlorida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
Florida QB Graham Mertz's season and his college career are over because of a knee injury
Read full article: Florida QB Graham Mertz's season and his college career are over because of a knee injuryFlorida coach Billy Napier says quarterback Graham Mertz will miss the remainder of the season because of a knee injury.
Graham Mertz, Montrell Johnson account for scores as Florida beats UCF 24-13 in the Swamp
Read full article: Graham Mertz, Montrell Johnson account for scores as Florida beats UCF 24-13 in the SwampGraham Mertz threw a touchdown pass, Montrell Johnson ran for a score and Florida held on to beat UCF 24-13 in the Swamp.
Mertz passes for 3 scores and runs for another to help Florida beat Mississippi State
Read full article: Mertz passes for 3 scores and runs for another to help Florida beat Mississippi StateGraham Mertz passed for three touchdowns and rushed for another to lead Florida over Mississippi State on Saturday.
Marcel Reed shines in 1st collegiate start as Texas A&M tops Florida 33-20 in the Swamp
Read full article: Marcel Reed shines in 1st collegiate start as Texas A&M tops Florida 33-20 in the SwampBackup quarterback Marcel Reed accounted for three touchdowns in his first collegiate start and Texas A&M dominated Florida 33-20 in what may have been coach Billy Napier’s final game with the Gators.
DJ Lagway lights up the Swamp with 456 yards passing and 3 TDs in 45-7 rout of Samford
Read full article: DJ Lagway lights up the Swamp with 456 yards passing and 3 TDs in 45-7 rout of SamfordHighly touted freshman DJ Lagway threw for 456 yards and three touchdowns in his first collegiate start, and Florida beat lower-division Samford 45-7 to give embattled coach Billy Napier a brief reprieve following a season-opening debacle.
Embattled Florida coach Billy Napier clarifies comments involving 'some guy in his basement'
Read full article: Embattled Florida coach Billy Napier clarifies comments involving 'some guy in his basement'Embattled Florida coach Billy Napier clarified comments from earlier this week regarding “some guy in his basement” and called it a “terrible choice of words.”.
Florida turning to QB DJ Lagway against Samford with Graham Mertz sidelined with a concussion
Read full article: Florida turning to QB DJ Lagway against Samford with Graham Mertz sidelined with a concussionFlorida expects to be without quarterback Graham Mertz against lower-division Samford on Saturday.
Cam Ward throws for 385 yards and 3 TDs as No. 19 Miami dominates Florida in the Swamp 41-17
Read full article: Cam Ward throws for 385 yards and 3 TDs as No. 19 Miami dominates Florida in the Swamp 41-17Cam Ward threw for 385 yards and three touchdowns while looking cool, calm and collected on a sweltering day in the Swamp and No. 19 Miami dominated Florida 41-17 to give coach Mario Cristobal a signature victory to start his third season at his alma mater.
Counting to 11 is one goal for embattled Florida coach Billy Napier. A winning season is another
Read full article: Counting to 11 is one goal for embattled Florida coach Billy Napier. A winning season is anotherFlorida coach Billy Napier cracks jokes about his team’s inability to consistently get 11 men on the field last season.
Billy Napier enters Year 3 with Florida hopeful while facing ominous vibes, daunting schedule
Read full article: Billy Napier enters Year 3 with Florida hopeful while facing ominous vibes, daunting scheduleBilly Napier enters his third season as Florida coach in maybe the toughest position in college football: Head coach at an Southeastern Conference powerhouse whose program is struggling to gain traction and facing one of the most daunting schedules in the country.
Former University of Florida recruit sues in ‘NIL’ dispute
Read full article: Former University of Florida recruit sues in ‘NIL’ disputeSaying his experience is “emblematic of the abuses running rampant in the world of big-time college football,” a former high-school star quarterback on Tuesday filed a lawsuit accusing University of Florida football coach Billy Napier, a top Gators booster and others of wrongdoing related to a $13.85 million endorsement deal gone sour.
Former Florida signee Jaden Rashada sues coach Billy Napier and others over failed $14M NIL deal
Read full article: Former Florida signee Jaden Rashada sues coach Billy Napier and others over failed $14M NIL dealFormer Florida recruit and current Georgia quarterback Jaden Rashada is suing Gators coach Billy Napier and the program’s top booster over a failed name, image and likeness deal worth nearly $14 million.
Florida is under NCAA investigation a year after a failed NIL deal with QB signee Jaden Rashada
Read full article: Florida is under NCAA investigation a year after a failed NIL deal with QB signee Jaden RashadaFlorida's football program is under NCAA investigation a year after a failed name, image and likeness deal worth more than $13 million with former signee Jaden Rashada.
MONDAY HUDDLE: Patience might already be wearing thin for Florida Gators fans over Billy Napier
Read full article: MONDAY HUDDLE: Patience might already be wearing thin for Florida Gators fans over Billy Napier3 key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.
Arkansas beats Florida 39-36 in OT to end a 6-game skid and win for the first time in the Swamp
Read full article: Arkansas beats Florida 39-36 in OT to end a 6-game skid and win for the first time in the SwampKJ Jefferson connected with Tyrone Broden for a 4-yard score in overtime that lifted Arkansas to a 39-36 victory at Florida, ending a six-game skid for the Razorbacks and giving them their first win in the Swamp in six tries.
Beck, Edwards account for 2 TDs each and No. 1 Georgia thumps Florida 43-20 in ‘Cocktail Party’
Read full article: Beck, Edwards account for 2 TDs each and No. 1 Georgia thumps Florida 43-20 in ‘Cocktail Party’Carson Beck threw two touchdown passes in his hometown, Daijun Edwards ran for two scores and No. 1 Georgia dominated Florida 43-20 to extend its winning streak to 25.
No. 25 Florida settles for field goals and beats Charlotte 22-7 in Swamp
Read full article: No. 25 Florida settles for field goals and beats Charlotte 22-7 in SwampRicky Pearsall made a one-handed catch that will be hard to top this season, Trey Smack kicked five field goals and No. 25 Florida overcame a lackluster performance to beat Charlotte 22-7 on Saturday night.
Florida upsets No. 11 Tennessee 29-16 for the Gators’ 10th straight victory at home in the series
Read full article: Florida upsets No. 11 Tennessee 29-16 for the Gators’ 10th straight victory at home in the seriesTrevor Etienne ran for a career-high 172 yards and a touchdown, Montrell Johnson scored twice and Florida upset No. 11 Tennessee 29-16 on Saturday night to extend the Volunteers’ losing streak in Gainesville to 10.
Napier avoids Rashada details, doesn't expect NCAA inquiry
Read full article: Napier avoids Rashada details, doesn't expect NCAA inquiryFlorida coach Billy Napier provided little insight into how and why the Gators lost four-star quarterback Jaden Rashada but says he doesn’t expect it to prompt an NCAA investigation.
Florida runs for 374, dominates South Carolina 38-6 in Swamp
Read full article: Florida runs for 374, dominates South Carolina 38-6 in SwampMontrell Johnson ran for a career-high 161 yards and a touchdown, Anthony Richardson accounted for three scores in what might have been his final home game at Florida and the Gators steamrolled South Carolina 38-6 on Saturday.
Hill’s INTs help Florida hold off Missouri 24-17 in Swamp
Read full article: Hill’s INTs help Florida hold off Missouri 24-17 in SwampJaydon Hill intercepted two passes, including one he returned 49 yards for a touchdown, and Florida held on to beat Missouri 24-17 on Saturday to end a six-game skid in Southeastern Conference play.
Richardson shines, Burney seals Florida's win vs No. 7 Utah
Read full article: Richardson shines, Burney seals Florida's win vs No. 7 UtahAnthony Richardson ran for three scores in his second career start, including a 2-yard scamper with 1:25 remaining, and Florida upset seventh-ranked Utah 29-26 to get the Billy Napier era off to a rousing start.
Richardson shines, Burney seals Florida's win vs No. 7 Utah
Read full article: Richardson shines, Burney seals Florida's win vs No. 7 UtahAnthony Richardson ran for three scores in his second career start, including a 2-yard scamper with 1:25 remaining, and Florida upset seventh-ranked Utah 29-26 to get the Billy Napier era off to a rousing start.
AP source: Napier gets 7-year, $51.8M contract at Florida
Read full article: AP source: Napier gets 7-year, $51.8M contract at FloridaA person familiar with negotiations says new Florida coach Billy Napier agreed to a seven-year, $51.8 million contract that makes him the fifth-highest-paid coach in the Southeastern Conference.
No. 20 La.-Lafayette tops App St. 24-16 for Sun Belt title
Read full article: No. 20 La.-Lafayette tops App St. 24-16 for Sun Belt titleLevi Lewis scored on a career-high 56-yard run and passed for another touchdown, and No. 20 Louisiana-Lafayette capped off soon-to-be Florida coach Billy Napier’s time with the Ragin’ Cajuns by defeating Appalachian State 24-16 in the Sun Belt Conference championship game.
No. 16 La.-Lafayette tops UTSA 31-24 in First Responder Bowl
Read full article: No. 16 La.-Lafayette tops UTSA 31-24 in First Responder Bowl(AP Photo/Matt Strasen)DALLAS – Louisiana-Lafayette’s seemingly comfortable 17-point lead over UTSA disappeared during the second half of the First Responder Bowl. 16 Louisiana-Lafayette drove 72 yards in 12 plays to beat UTSA 31-24 on Saturday at SMU’s Ford Stadium. “We made it entertaining again,” Louisiana-Lafayette coach Billy Napier said. UTSA outgained Louisiana-Lafayette 431 yards to 411, had two turnovers to the Ragin’ Cajuns’ one and missed a field goal attempt. UTSA: The Roadrunners, playing in the program’s second bowl, fell short of compiling the first four-game winning streak in the program’s nine-year history.
No. 20 La.-Lafayette overcome bad snaps to beat App State
Read full article: No. 20 La.-Lafayette overcome bad snaps to beat App StateLouisiana-Lafayette was 0-8 against Appalachian State, including losses in the last two conference championship games. But Ferrod Gardner and Chauncey Manac combined to sack Appalachian State quarterback Zac Thomas on a fourth-and-9 play at the Lafayette 29. Appalachian State beat Louisiana-Lafayette four times in the previous two seasons, twice in the championship game on this same field. 14 Coastal Carolina in the Sun Belt Conference championship game on Dec. 19. Appalachian State: Head on the road to face Georgia Southern on Dec. 12 in the regular season finale.