The Florida Gators took a rough 33-20 defeat to the Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday in a game where coach Billy Napier left the field with an array of boos from Florida fans. The Aggies (2-1, 1-0 SEC) came into Ben Hill Griffin Stadium having lost 10 consecutive SEC road games and …
Read More »Pat Dooley Grades The Gators: Napier’s Failure To Launch Program
Pat Dooley grades the Gators after Florida’s second embarrassing loss of what will likely be coach Billy Napier’s final season, a 33-20 defeat to Texas A&M at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday: OFFENSE: D FIRST HALF: The whole week was about who would start. I don’t think Dan Marino …
Read More »Gator Great Smith Has New Role Today At The Swamp
Former Florida and Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith is back in Gainesville for Saturday’s big game against Texas A&M as the honorary “Mr. Two Bits.” Smith, the all-time NFL rushing leader and Super Bowl champion with the Dallas Cowboys, is also here this weekend to spread …
Read More »Gators Football Set To Open SEC Slate Against Aggies
The Florida Gators have another big test to pass at home this week. Although UF (1-1) dominated Samford last week, winning 45-7 in the Swamp, Saturday’s game against Texas A&M (1-1) will be no walk in the park. GAMEDAY 🐊 pic.twitter.com/qoJM3CdWjE — Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) September 14, 2024 Facing …
Read More »Florida’s Mertz Looking Sharp In Return To Practice, Hansen says
Florida coach Billy Napier said Wednesday the team will no longer release its depth chart before every game. Instead, the program will just release the availability report mandated by the SEC. UF quarterback Graham Mertz, who suffered a concussion late in the Miami loss, is no longer on that report. …
Read More »‘Pick Your Poison’ — James On Florida’s Approach Against Texas A&M
Florida linebacker Shemar James shared his thoughts on the team’s performance so far this season and what to expect in the Texas A&M game Saturday, during Monday’s news conference. James, a junior, earned All-SEC honors during the 2022 season. The Past After starting the season with a loss to in-state …
Read More »Florida Football’s Badger Not Satisfied After 100-Yard Receiving Game
In just his second game for Florida, senior wide receiver Elijhah Badger earned his first 100-yard receiving game for the Gators, marking the fifth of his career. Badger, who transferred after three years at Arizona State, was a key target for freshman quarterback DJ Lagway against Samford on Saturday. 77-YARD …
Read More »Florida’s Napier: Intention to play Lagway Every Game
The Gators are fortunate to have two standout quarterbacks and he plans to use both in every game, Florida football coach Billy Napier said at Monday’s news conference. Florida Gators Football Press Conference 9-9-2024 https://t.co/JjOq4o0CAB — Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) September 9, 2024 Lagway’s Roll After an impressive showing from …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Who Would I Start At QB For Florida?
The Back Nine comes at you after a weekend that felt a little better than the last one. Maybe it was all of the Bud Lites. 10. DJ Lagway said he was nervous running out on the field as a starting quarterback Saturday night. Didn’t look like it. Lagway put …
Read More »Lagway-led Florida Football Smashes Samford For First Win Of Season
Florida’s football team took a significant stride forward with a resounding victory Saturday at The Swamp. The Gators (1-1), led by determined freshman quarterback DJ Lagway, dominated the Samford Bulldogs, 45-7. The victory is a testament to the team’s determination. Gators win! Presented by @WellsFargo pic.twitter.com/WaFdYjmfJm — Florida Gators Football …
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