Billy Napier focused on overcoming challenges of success and building momentum
In Monday's press conference, Billy Napier discussed the challenges that come with success and the importance of maintaining discipline and consistency. He praised the team's response to recent setbacks and highlighted the importance of staying uncomfortable and pushing beyond the comfort zone. Looking ahead to the...
Castell, Jackson Capture SEC Player of the Week Honors
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida safety Jordan Castell and defensive lineman Cam Jackson both earned SEC Player of the Week honors, the league office announced Monday morning. Castell was named SEC Freshman of the Week for the first time in his career, and is the first since Trevor Etienne earned the award in 2022. Jackson...
Florida 29 – Tennessee 16 Game Review
Florida sends Tennessee back to Knoxville with another loss in The Swamp. David Waters takes a look back at the big 29-16 win over the Vols. RELATED: Billy Napier commends fans, players’ response, and leadership after win over Tennessee
Schemin’ with Seth: Wrinkles that led Florida to a victory over Tennessee
After a difficult opening game against Utah, the pressure began to mount on head coach Bill Napier and the Florida Gators. The rough showing in the opener coupled with a first season devoid of a rivalry win meant that the third game of this 2023 season was the biggest game of the Billy Napier era in the eyes of some. The...
Graham Mertz reflects on unity and efficiency after win over Tennessee
In his first taste of facing a rival, Graham Mertz led Florida to a 29-16 victory over Tennessee. Mertz's exceptional completion percentage and offensive efficiency played a pivotal role in the team's success. After the game, he emphasized the importance of unity and accountability within the team, highlighting their...
Billy Napier commends fans, players’ response, and leadership after win over Tennessee
The Florida Gators emerged victorious on Saturday night, defeating Tennessee with a score of 29-16. Florida Head Coach Billy Napier expressed his appreciation for the fans and the players' response and leadership. Napier praised the team's unity and their ability to find a way to win. The focus now shifts to maintaining...
Trevor Etienne’s career-high performance propels Florida over Tennessee
Florida Gators running back Trevor Etienne delivered a career-high performance to lead Florida to an upset victory over the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday night in The Swamp. In the first quarter, Etienne scored a 62-yard touchdown for Florida's first score of the game. This was the second longest rush of his career,...
Emerging DL Jamari Lyons discusses his recovery, role, and energy on the field
Jamari Lyons, a defensive tackle for the Florida Gators, made a big play last week against McNeese when he forced a safety. In a media gathering, Lyons shared his excitement about the play, as well as his experience recovering from shoulder surgery and his role on the team. He also discussed the team's focus going into...
Scooby Williams talks progress, mental game, and love for football
Linebacker Scooby Williams is making the most of his opportunity in Austin Armstrong's defense. Ahead of Tennessee, Williams discusses his progress from last season to this season, his responsibilities as a linebacker, and his thoughts on the upcoming game against Tennessee. He also talks about his relationship with his...
Key players for the Tennessee Volunteers
Tennessee will face Florida in a night game in The Swamp on Saturday. Here are some key players the Gators will be up against. Joe Milton III, QB - RS-SENIOR (SIXTH YEAR) Last week, Joe Milton III completed 21 of 33 passes for 228 yards and tallied three total touchdowns (two passing, one rushing) in the 2023 home opener...
Billy Napier discusses Florida and Tennessee matchup and the emergence of Scooby, Lyons
Florida head coach Billy Napier spoke to the media one last time before Florida's matchup with Tennessee. Napier discusses the return of starting center Kingsley Eguakun, the team's focus and preparation, Tennessee's defensive front, the emergence of Jamari Lyons and Scooby Williams, and the health of the team. Coach...
Florida vs Tennessee Preview and Prediction
Florida is set to host Tennessee in their SEC opener on Saturday night in The Swamp. In this preview, David Waters is joined by Mike Loveall from Last Word of College Football to discuss the Tennessee Volunteers. David also shares his picks for players to watch on the Tennessee team, key matchups, and his prediction for...
Billy Napier on SEC Teleconference ahead of Tennessee
Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier met with the media on the SEC Teleconference ahead of Saturday’s matchup with Tennessee. Here are the highlights from the session. Opening statement: Napier: “Really excited about opening up SEC play. Certainly an Eastern division game against a rival. We’re all well aware of the...
Graham Mertz is understanding the emotion of Florida-Tennessee rivalry
Graham Mertz expresses his excitement for the upcoming matchup between Florida and Tennessee. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the history and passion behind this rivalry. He also talks about the team's success in executing plays and the growth he has seen in his own performance. WATCH or LISTEN: Reviewing...
Reviewing Florida’s offense ahead of Tennessee with Seth Varnadore
The Florida Gators have played two games so far in the 2023 season with varying degrees of opponent and success on offense. David Waters reviews Florida's offensive production with Seth Varnadore as they get ready for Tennessee. RELATED: Billy Napier: “It’s a big week. It’s Tennessee week.” Photo - Molly Kaiser, UAA...
Billy Napier: “It’s a big week. It’s Tennessee week.”
The Florida Gators are set to host Tennessee for the SEC opener Saturday night in The Swamp. Here's everything Billy Napier had to say in a Monday press conference. "I was proud of our staff and I was proud of the leadership amongst our players for how we responded. Certainly independent of the opponent, we did what we...
Defensive lineman Michai Boireau decommits from Florida
On Monday, three-star defensive lineman Michai Boireau announced his decommitment from the University of Florida via Twitter: “I WOULD LIKE TO START BY THANKING THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, AND ITS STAFF FOR BLESSING ME AND MY FAMILY WITH A GREAT OPPORTUNITY I REALLY APPRECIATE COACH SPENCER AND COACH JAMES FOR RECRUITING...
Schemin’ with Seth: Creative wrinkle in Billy Napier’s offense
Thursday night I found myself feeling bored and decided to find some film on McNeese State. I found a 15 minute highlight video from their first game and threw it on. What I saw was a pretty bad team that I thought the Gators should be able to name their score against. Thankfully, that’s pretty much what happened Saturday...
Game Review: Florida 49 McNeese 7
The Florida Gators dominated McNeese in the 2023 home opener, winning 49-7. The run game and defense both had outstanding performances. David Waters reviews Florida's first win of the season, which snapped a four-game losing streak. RELATED: Billy Napier appreciates response in Florida’s win over McNeese Support Gators...
Ricky Pearsall talks confidence, run game, and improvements after McNeese win
After Florida's 49-7 win over McNeese, Ricky Pearsall discusses the confidence level of the team and the importance of executing plays effectively. Pearsall also talks about the emphasis on establishing the run game and how it helped the passing game, as well as the team's focus on eliminating mental mistakes and more. Q....
Billy Napier appreciates response in Florida’s win over McNeese
In the aftermath of Florida's 49-7 win over McNeese, head coach Billy Napier discussed a range of topics. He emphasized the importance of the fans, and praised the team's mindset and attitude. He also commented on the strong performance of the defense, and the growth of the young players on the team. Napier further...
Florida Gators Crush McNeese in Dominant Performance: Key Takeaways
The Gators had an easy time defeating McNeese on Saturday night, winning 49-7. Here are some key takeaways from the game: Run game rebounds After struggling against Utah with a total of 31 yards, Trevor Etienne and Montrell Johnson had a strong showing against McNeese, combining for 203 yards and three touchdowns....
Florida vs McNeese Preview | Jadarrius Perkins enters portal
Florida hosts McNeese for the first home game of the season and a game that shouldn’t present much challenge for the Gators. David Waters gives a small preview of the game and what he wants to see from Florida. Dave also hits on the news of Jadarrius Perkins entering the transfer portal. RELATED: Florida Gators DB...
Florida Gators DB Jadarrius Perkins to enter transfer portal
Jadarrius Perkins, a senior defensive back for the Florida Gators, is entering the transfer portal. In the season opener against Utah, Perkins played only six snaps and recorded one tackle. He was competing with Jaydon Hill for the nickel spot, but Hill took the majority of the snaps against the Utes. Sources indicate...
Billy Napier discusses practice, player response, and upcoming game against McNeese
Florida Gators head coach, Billy Napier, discusses the team's recent practices ahead of McNeese, tracking penalties, player responses to their loss to Utah, signs of defensive improvement, upcoming challenges, and more. WATCH or LISTEN: Q & A: What does Billy Napier have to do to earn credit? Opening statement:...
Tyreak Sapp discusses emotions, improvements, and motivation after loss
Gators defensive lineman Tyreak Sapp met with the media to discuss various topics related to his team's performance and improvement. He talks about the motivation of the defense, the impact of a teammate's injury, the importance of executing on third down, and the effectiveness of the defensive line rotation. He also...
Q & A: What does Billy Napier have to do to earn credit?
What does Billy Napier need to accomplish on the field this year to earn credit with the fans? This is just one of the questions that Gators Breakdown's David Waters discusses in a Q&A session with Gators Breakdown Plus members. After last week's loss to Utah, Gator Nation is still processing the outcome and wondering...
Highlights from Billy Napier on SEC Teleconference ahead of McNeese
Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier met with the media on the SEC Teleconference ahead of Saturday's matchup with McNeese. Here are the highlights from that session. LISTEN or WATCH: Florida Gators moving forward with lessons learned after Utah loss Opening Statement “Right in the middle of the process of preparing for...
Offensive line penalties a surprise for Billy Napier and Austin Barber
It wasn't just that Florida's offensive line committed penalties (those happen), but rather the timing of the penalties that really hurt a team that plays with a small margin for error. These procedural penalties surprised Florida head coach Billy Napier. LISTEN or WATCH: Florida Gators moving forward with lessons learned...
Florida Gators moving forward with lessons learned after Utah loss
Billy Napier discusses his team's disappointing performance, the importance of execution and adapting to challenges, and the need to improve the Florida Gators in various aspects of the team. David Waters and Will Miles get together to discuss the lessons learned from Florida’s loss to Utah. Photo credit: Maddie Washburn,...
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