South Florida Upsets No. 13 Florida 18-16, Intensifies Pressure on Coach Napier

South Florida secured a stunning 18-16 upset over No. 13 Florida with a last-second 20-yard field goal by Nico Gramatica, marking their second consecutive victory against ranked opponents to start the season. The game’s decisive moment came after Florida defensive lineman Brandon Bett was ejected for spitting at a South Florida player, granting the Bulls a critical 15-yard penalty and an automatic first down that fueled an 87-yard drive. Florida coach Billy Napier, whose team has now started 1-1 for the fourth straight year, faced renewed scrutiny over his play-calling and the performance of quarterback DJ Lagway, who has been dealing with a shoulder injury. The Gators also struggled with pass protection and failed to open running lanes, contributing to their late collapse. South Florida, coached by Alex Golesh, is the only team in college football with two ranked wins so far this season and is poised to enter the AP Top 25 poll. The Bulls will face No. 5 Miami next, while Florida prepares for a challenging game at No. 3 LSU.