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Florida Gators Coach Billy Napier's Rocky Tenure May Be Nearing End After Loss to USF
Coach Napier accepts full accountability for penalties and red-zone failures that led to the Florida Gators' 18-16 loss, marking a 20-20 record in his fourth season.
- Florida Gators coach Billy Napier faced growing pressure after his team lost 18-16 to unranked South Florida at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday night.
- The loss resulted from costly penalties, poor execution, and a 66-yard touchdown allowed due to defensive lapses and undisciplined mistakes throughout the game.
- Napier acknowledged responsibility for the team’s stalled drives and miscues, stressed eliminating false starts and personal fouls, and refused to discredit USF's effort in their signature win.
- The Gators were hampered by 11 penalties that cost them 103 yards, repeatedly punted during the majority of their second-half drives, and had two touchdowns nullified, all of which severely diminished their chances of winning.
- Napier’s job security is uncertain with a 20-20 record at Florida, and he said he is focused on doing his job today and tomorrow amid a difficult upcoming schedule against highly ranked opponents.
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