Florida’s performance against Miami called into question the validity of Billy Napier's persistent offseason praises. Were they legitimate or a hopeful facade used to conceal a less pleasant reality? Story: 247sports.com/college/florid…

While he was disappointed in the #Gators play on Saturday, Top247 Auburn commit Tavaris Dice says he will continue to evaluate #UF this season 247sports.com/college/florid…

Offensive snap counts and position group breakdowns from Florida's 41-17 loss to Miami: 247sports.com/college/florid…

An update on Ricky Pearsall.

The Gators have "character" but, 26 games into the Billy Napier era, they still need to "work on the football part." Doing so successfully will require them to block out criticism from basement-dwelling fans, as well-deserved as it might be. Story: 247sports.com/college/florid…

Florida's offense could look different Saturday if dual-threat freshman DJ Lagway is under center. "I think we would play a brand of football that reflects his experience and his strengths." Story: 247sports.com/college/florid…

𝗪𝗬𝗔𝗧𝗧 𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗜𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥 𝗜𝗡 𝗠𝗟𝗕 𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 with a cycle, inside-the-park HR, and walk-off Grand Slam in the same season. Wyatt Langford (2024) Jackie Robinson (1948)

Excited for Lagway. One of my favorite attributes about him coming out was his improvement year over year in just about every major statistical category, including the win loss column. Would just ride the wave here and see where it takes you.

Eight of Florida's true freshmen made their collegiate debuts against Miami with several promising showings. Tracking freshmen appearances and performances here: 247sports.com/college/florid…

Billy Napier has offered clarity on his now-infamous "rural Central-Florida comment." "I was in no way referencing fans. I would never do that or be critical of our fans. It had nothing to do with that." Story: 247sports.com/college/florid…

BREAKING: With Graham Mertz being held out of practice again today, five-star freshman quarterback DJ Lagway is expected to make his first-career start on Saturday against Samford, per Billy Napier Story: 247sports.com/college/florid…

Graham Mertz, Asa Turner and Devin Moore are among those expected to miss Florida's Week 2 contest against Samford. Story: 247sports.com/college/florid…

Joey Slackman and Sharif Denson are also among the starters expected to miss this game.

Lagway will become the first true freshman quarterback to start a game for the Gators since Treon Harris in the 2015 Birmingham Bowl.

Position-by-position analysis ahead of Florida's Week 2 matchup against Samford: 247sports.com/college/florid…