Florida is “going to have to earn everything” if it’s to challenge top-ranked Georgia on Saturday in Jacksonville, Gators coach Billy Napier said in his weekly news conference Monday. Saturday’s game is scheduled for a 3:30 p.m. start on CBS. ESPN 98.1-FM/850-AM WRUF will also have coverage. Bye Week Napier …
Read More »Where Gators Football Stands At Bye Week
The Florida Gators are 5-2 entering their bye week in this chaotic 2023 football season. The Gators play the hardest remaining schedule in the country, facing four teams ranked in the AP Top 25 in their remaining five games. There is still room for optimism for this season despite the …
Read More »Gators Survive Shootout With South Carolina For First Road Win
After an 0-2 start away from The Swamp, the Florida Gators football team has finally won a game on the road. They did it in style, too. Florida survived a Saturday afternoon nail-biter against the South Carolina Gamecocks for their first road victory of the 2023 season. The Gators overcame …
Read More »Gators Travel to South Carolina To Face Gamecocks
Coming off a win against Vanderbilt last Saturday, the Gators head to South Carolina to face the Gamecocks starting at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The Gators sit at 4-2 overall, 2-1 in the SEC, while the Gamecocks are 2-3, 1-2. What’s at Stake This game holds massive implications for both teams. …
Read More »New Role For Gators Defensive Back Jaydon Hill
Florida junior defensive back Jaydon Hill has stepped out of his comfort zone this season. The veteran defender switched his position last spring from outside cornerback to nickel. So far, Hill has made the transition look seamless. Jaydon Hill on Position Adjustment The nickelback position is generally regarded as one …
Read More »UF’s Napier: Positive Results vs. Vanderbilt Before Another Road Test
Florida’s football team is improving day by day, Gators coach Billy Napier said during his weekly news conference Monday. “You just don’t get to the top of a mountain in one day,” Napier said. Despite having an undefeated home record this season, the Gators have had their share of ups …
Read More »Gators Dominate Commodores For Homecoming Win
The Gators took down Vanderbilt for a 38-14 homecoming win in front of a crowd of 89,432. Coach Billy Napier commented on the opportunity the homecoming game presented for his team. Gators Strike First The Gators (4-2, 2-1 SEC) won the toss and deferred, but didn’t give the Commodores (2-5, …
Read More »Gainesville High Bashed By Buchholz
Gainesville High School hosted Buchholz on Thursday hoping to pull off the upset at Citizens Field, but instead found itself losing 35-7. Buchholz’s Early Offensive Success The Bobcats (6-0) moved right down the field on the first drive of the game against the Hurricanes (1-6). Aided by an 87-yard kickoff …
Read More »Florida’s Billy Napier Looks Ahead To Homecoming Game
After falling 33-14 against Kentucky last Saturday, Florida head coach Billy Napier reflected on the mishaps of the game, and what’s needed to recover against Vanderbilt this Saturday. Gators Football Press Conference #GoGators https://t.co/G7GxQ3VeXa — Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) October 2, 2023 Down Go the Gators Florida (3-2, 1-1 SEC) …
Read More »Jalen Kimber: Gators Need To Make Improvements
Florida redshirt junior cornerback Jalen Kimber delivered a simple message in the weekly news conference Monday: The Gators need to be better. The Florida Gators (3-2, 1-1 SEC) suffered a disappointing 33-14 loss on the road to the SEC rival Kentucky Wildcats in their last game. The Gators struggled on …
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