The second game of the Graham Mertz era, the first in front of the…
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Instant Analysis: Brutal start to Napier’s second season
by Zack WeissA new quarterback, a new and (supposedly) improved defense, year two of the Billy Napier culture, and a whole lot of hype. All of that, combined with Utah’s star quarterback Cam Rising being ruled out as he continues recovering a torn ACL from last season’s Rose Bowl, left Florida and its fans hopeful — if not outright excited — entering Salt Lake City Thursday evening. But the hostile environment proved its formidability as a stagnant offense, slow defense and bevy of penalties formulated a 24-11 Gators loss.
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It was an offense’s nightmare and a defense’s dream come true during the Florida…
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