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Napier Names Graham Mertz Gators Starting QB, Perhaps to Own Detriment
Florida Gators head coach is reinstating Graham Mertz over DJ Lagway as starting quarterback vs. Texas A&M. A decision that could lead to his own downfall.
DJ Lagway wasn't Only Florida Gators Player to Bounce Back
Florida Gators freshman quarterback DJ Lagway is going to deservedly get a lot of attention, but he wasn't alone in standout performances on Saturday.
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Heat is On Florida Gators Head Coach Billy Napier, but He's not Alone
Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier is under fire for the performance of his football team, but Gators' Athletic Director Scott Stricklin is feeling the heat as well.
Billy Napier's Biggest Challenge might be Keeping Current Florida Gators Bought In
The louder the outside noise gets for the Florida Gators, the harder it will be to keep the squad focused and together. Head coach Billy Napier can solve that with some wins.
How Florida Gators Coach Billy Napier can Lessen the Heat
Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier doesn't just need a win on Saturday, he needs style points against Samford.
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3 Florida Gators who Need to Step Up vs. Samford
There's plenty of blame to go around after the Florida Gators lost to Miami, but these three veterans in particular need to pick it up a notch.
Football
Where is the Florida Gators Pass Rush?
Change is needed on defense if the Florida Gators don't want a repeat performance of Cam Ward and the Miami Hurricanes.
Billy Napier Surprised by Florida Gators Defensive Futility vs. Miami Hurricanes
A lot of work went into shoring up a porous 2023 Florida Gators defense, but the results weren't there in a 41-17 blowout loss to the Miami Hurricanes.
Miami vs. Florida is Personal for Gators' Defensive Back Jason Marshall Jr.
Florida Gators defensive back Jason Marshall Jr. is from Miami. So when the Gators take on the Hurricanes on Saturday, it means a bit more to the senior.
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