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USF Stuns No. 13 Florida 18-16 on Last-Second Field Goal

The Bulls' 2-0 start with back-to-back ranked wins increases scrutiny of Florida coach Billy Napier.

University of Florida head football coach Billy Napier and athletic director Scott Stricken walk across the field as they arrive for the USF at UF college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
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GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 06: Head coach Billy Napier of the Florida Gators looks on during the 4th quarter of a game against the South Florida Bulls at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 06, 2025 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Florida defensive lineman Brandon Bett was ejected for spitting, giving USF 15 yards and an automatic first down that set up the decisive series.
  • USF then drove 87 yards, and Nico Gramatica hit a 20-yard kick at the horn after missing a 58-yard attempt with 2:52 remaining.
  • Florida was flagged 11 times for 103 yards and faltered in late-game execution, including a safety on a poor snap.
  • The Gators are 1-1 for the fourth straight year under Napier, whose play-calling drew intensified scrutiny.
  • USF is poised to enter the AP Top 25 and Florida is expected to drop, with USF visiting No. 5 Miami and Florida heading to No. 3 LSU next Saturday.