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'I got to get better': Richardson confident in improvement despite mistakes Richardson improved against USF, though the mistakes weren't completely erased. Florida's quarterback understands he has to continue making...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Napier 'certainly' going to celebrate win over USF, recognizes Gators must improve The Gators were 24-point favorites entering the game but won by just three

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

College football rankings: Oklahoma joins top 4, Penn State enters mix

Oklahoma joins the top four in RJ Young's college football rankings after Week 3. Check out who else made his Top 25.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

Quotes: Napier, Richardson, Johnson, Kimber after Florida's narrow win over USF The Gators snuck past USF on Saturday night in Gainesville, winning 31-28

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

6 key takeaways from Florida's narrow win over USF It was closer than any Florida fan wanted it to be, but the Gators made it out alive against USF in Week 3. Here are six takeaways from the...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

USF botches late FG, No. 18 Florida gets 31-28 win in Swamp

Trevor Etienne’s 3-yard touchdown run with 5 minutes remaining helped No. 18 Florida rally to beat South Florida 31-28

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gators use fourth-quarter rally to slip past USF, 31-28 Florida overcame another poor performance by quarterback Anthony Richardson to rally past USF.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Kimber's Pick-Six Separates Gators From Bulls at Half, 24-13 Jalen Kimber’s pick-six late in the second quarter gives the Gators a cushion over the game USF Bulls heading into the halftime break.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kimber's Pick-Six Separates Gators From Bulls at Half, 24-13 Jalen Kimber’s pick-six late in the second quarter gives the Gators a cushion over the game USF Bulls heading into the halftime break.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Jaydon Hill not expected to play against USF Hill has not appeared in a game for Florida since 2020

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Nay'Quan Wright - Finds end zone in win Wright rushed six times for 37 yards and a touchdown Saturday against South Florida.

Impact Wright has been part of the three-headed monster at running back along with Montrell Johnson and Trevor Etienne. With quarterback Anthony Richardson running the ball as well, Wright's touches will remain fairly limited at Tennessee next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Montrell Johnson - Chunk plays in win Johnson rushed six times for 103 yards and a touchdown Saturday against South Florida.

Impact Johnson has been explosive with his touches, averaging 9.6 yards per tote through three games. He has also scored in two of those contests for the Gators. Florida has a tough road test at undefeated Tennessee next weekend, but Johnson should still see between 5-10 touches.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trevor Etienne - Finds end zone in win Etienne rushed eight times for 56 yards and a touchdown Saturday against South Florida.

Impact The freshman has scored in back-to-back games for the Gators, though has yet to see 10 carries in a contest thus far this season. He will remain an explosive back even with limited touches at Tennessee next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Richardson - Struggles continue Richardson completed 10-of-18 passes for just 112 yards and two interceptions Saturday.

Impact Richardson was also a non-factor in the running game with just 24 yards on seven carries. The Gators were lucky to escape with a win; he will need to play much better if Florida is hoping to knock off undefeated Tennessee next weekend. Richardson has failed to find the end zone in each of the last two games.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Highlights: Gators CB Recruits Matchup in Lakeland vs. Osceola Florida Gators cornerback recruits Cormani McClain and Ja’Keem Jackson made several highlight plays when Lakeland hosted Osceola on Friday n...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Florida redshirt tracker The Gators have 17 scholarship true freshmen on their roster, some of whom are unlikely to redshirt despite their lack of experience

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Gators Raving About Rookie RB Trevor Etienne: 'This Is Going To Be Special' Florida Gators true freshman running back Trevor Etienne is “a home run threat.”

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

The Napkin: Week 3 betting picks highlighted by Miami vs Texas A&M This week, I’m hoping “Home-Field Advantage” is just a phrase and not a way of life for the teams I bet against.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Inside the 20-year relationship between Florida's Billy Napier and USF's Jeff Scott TAMPA, Fla. — When Florida Gators coach Billy Napier and USF coach Jeff Scott face off Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, a two-decade re...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Ten takeaways: Kentucky Here are ten takeaways from Florida’s 26-16 loss to No. 20 Kentucky in the SEC opener.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

In their words: Napier, Florida players express respect for USF Florida is a singing a tune of respect heading into Saturday's 7:30 p.m. contest with South Florida.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Opportunity Presents Challenge for Gators LBs Scooby Williams, Shemar James Freshmen Jeremiah ‘Scooby’ Williams and Shemar James bear great responsibility filling in for injured Gators linebacker Ventrell Miller.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

QB Richardson ready to redeem himself, No. 18 Florida vs USF

Anthony Richardson could use a confidence boost

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Napier Breaks Down Gators' 'Running Back By Committee' Billy Napier discusses the philosophy behind Florida’s rushing attack.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

No. 9 Kentucky aims to get sharper against Youngstown State

Kentucky's euphoria after a big victory and lofty ranking has given way to trying to improve multiple phases

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS