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Florida’s Brendan Bett Apologizes After Spitting Ejection That Aided USF Upset

Napier says he faces internal discipline, with his status for LSU undecided.

Overview

  • Bett received a 15-yard unsportsmanlike-conduct penalty and was ejected with 2:07 remaining for spitting on USF lineman Cole Skinner.
  • The penalty extended USF’s last drive, which included a 29-yard Byrum Brown pass to Alvon Isaac and ended with Nico Gramatica’s 20-yard field goal as time expired.
  • USF won 18-16 for its first-ever victory over No. 13 Florida in Gainesville.
  • Bett issued a public Instagram apology, calling his behavior a terrible mistake and addressing Skinner, South Florida, and Gator Nation.
  • Coach Billy Napier described the act as out of character, announced internal discipline, and would not say if Bett will be suspended for Saturday’s SEC opener at No. 3 LSU; Bett is a redshirt sophomore who transferred from Baylor.