USF stuns No. 13 Florida 18-16 in Swamp loss

The Florida Gators suffered a shocking 18-16 loss to South Florida at home, marking another disappointing performance under fourth-year coach Billy Napier. The game was decided by a last-second 29-yard field goal from USF's Nico Gramatica, who had missed a 58-yard attempt earlier. Discipline issues plagued Florida, including 11 penalties for 103 yards, with costly infractions during the game-winning drive such as a pass interference and an unsportsmanlike conduct ejection of defensive tackle Brendan Bett. This loss has intensified scrutiny on Napier's tenure, which has been marked by underachievement, poor discipline, and questionable coaching decisions, leading many to believe he should not continue as head coach past the 2025 season. The Gators now face one of the toughest stretches in program history, with upcoming games against top-ranked LSU and Miami. Despite flashes of effort, the team struggled to execute and close out drives, continuing a pattern of disappointing results in recent years.