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After a struggling beginning to Florida's season, experts such as Nick Saban comment about the situation, and he doesn't hold back.

Dan Mullen encouraged caution with Florida football coach Billy Napier, saying the "worst thing" universities can do is "make changes too quickly."

Many wondered whether Billy Napier, now 13-16 at UF,  would get a chance to coach beyond his team’s first open date, even if the Gators won at Mississippi State. A Sunday ouster, however,

The offense was clicking on all cylinders as head coach Billy Napier made use of both Graham Mertz and DJ Lagway at the quarterback spot. The Gators were able to put up over 500 yards of total offense and scored 45 points as they beat the Bulldogs 45-28.

Napier, widely-presumed to be on the SEC's hottest seat this fall outside of Sam Pittman at Arkansas, is signed through the 2028 season on a deal he first inked in December 2021 worth $51.8 million

Florida’s ball security has generally been good under Napier. The Gators ranked in the top 25 in fewest turnovers in both of Napier’s first two seasons. His worst season (14 turnovers in 2022) matched the best by his predecessor, Dan Mullen. But only 14 teams have lost more turnovers this season than UF (six).

Florida seemed to be stronger and more put together in the way the team operated than we’ve seen so far this season as Graham Mertz shone. The veteran quarterback recorded his best performance of the season, completing 19 of his 21 passing attempts for 201 yards with 3 touchdowns. Overall, consistency was what won Florida the game.