There is no coach in America on a hotter seat entering this fall than Florida’s Billy Napier.
The Gators collapsed down the stretch in 2023 dropping their final 5 games to finish 5-7.
This is totally unacceptable at Florida whose fans are spoiled and used to winning big.
Sounds easy enough, right?
This schedule is MURDER but there are still reasons for optimism.
Let’s break down the key questions facing the Gators.
- Can the offense carry them to the postseason?
There’s way more to like here than most people on the outside think.
Everyone (including myself) laughed when QB Graham Mertz transferred to Florida from Wisconsin.
He responded by making huge strides in his 1st year in Gainesville throwing 20 TDs.
Mertz should be even more comfortable in year 2 in this offense.
The Gators offensive line looks improved and should be solid.
This offense is going to be pretty damn good.
- Will the defense show any sign of life?
There’s no doubt this is the biggest question heading into the season.
Florida also lost their top pass rusher in the transfer portal to Ole Miss (HOTTY TODDY!).
The Gators responded by hiring new DL & DB coaches to stop the bleeding.
They also hit the transfer portal to add some depth.
Will that be enough?
They can’t be that bad again, right?
There are still more questions than answers on this side of the ball which is cause for concern.
- How do the Gators survive the hardest schedule in college football?
This thing is a blood bath!
Florida opening against Miami in a total must win for Napier.
I have NEVER seen anything like this stretch.
It is bloody murder!
This offense is going to be just good enough for Billy Napier to survive one more year in Gainesville.
