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Florida’s Texas Upset Sets Up Pivotal Trip to No. 5 Texas A&M as Napier Faces Scrutiny

Reports from On3 indicate only a near-perfect finish could save Billy Napier’s job, with Texas A&M favored by 7.5 points in Saturday’s primetime game.

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Overview

  • Florida improved to 2-3 after a 29-21 win over then-No. 9 Texas, with DJ Lagway throwing for a season-high 289 yards and two touchdowns to Dallas Wilson and earning SEC offensive player of the week honors.
  • Preview coverage lists the matchup at Kyle Field for Saturday at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN, with odds making Texas A&M a roughly 7.5-point favorite.
  • On3’s Brett McMurphy reports prominent boosters are dissatisfied and expect a coaching change unless Florida produces what sources call a “magical run” down the stretch.
  • Texas A&M is 5-0 following a 31-9 win over Mississippi State, piling up 303 rushing yards and holding its last two opponents to 1-for-23 on third down.
  • Florida seeks its first road win over a ranked team under Napier, as analysts split between cautious optimism after the Texas performance and skepticism given the Gators’ road record and remaining schedule.