Overview
- Florida is 1-2 following an 18-16 home upset by USF and a 20-10 defeat at No. 3 LSU in which DJ Lagway threw five interceptions.
- Billy Napier said the Gators are “close to being pretty dangerous” and “a dozen plays” from 3-0, adding he is focused on solving problems.
- Florida’s defense has allowed only two touchdowns through three games, though standout tackle Caleb Banks is expected to miss extended time with a foot injury.
- ESPN’s Paul Finebaum predicted Napier will not return next season, and Steve Spurrier urged offensive changes after criticizing Lagway’s turnover-plagued outing.
- The gantlet continues at No. 4 Miami on Sept. 20 before Texas and a trip to Texas A&M, a stretch widely viewed as pivotal to the program’s direction.