Overview

• On3’s Brett McMurphy reported that Napier will be out barring what sources called a “magical run” to close the year, as relayed by the Sporting News.
• Big-money boosters are described as “over” Napier and doubtful he can deliver a national championship, according to the report.
• Florida improved to 2-3 with a 29-21 upset of No. 9 Texas, providing temporary relief for the embattled coach.
• A demanding slate against Texas A&M, Mississippi State, Georgia, Kentucky, Ole Miss, Tennessee and Florida State is widely framed as the deciding test.
• A staff social-media post invoking “Sun Belt Billy” was characterized as tone deaf, while ESPN’s Greg McElroy said the Gators “might be a problem down the stretch.”