The Florida Gators are struggling this season, having lost two of their first three games. Just a few weeks ago, Miami dominated them at home, and this past weekend, Texas A&M easily defeated them with a backup quarterback. While the team’s overall performance is disappointing, true freshman quarterback DJ Lagway has impressed in his appearances.
Head coach Billy Napier is likely facing dismissal at the season’s end, which means Florida will be searching for a new coach this offseason. Former head coach Urban Meyer has ruled out a return. The Gators have some talented players, but they’ll be without their top offensive weapon this week.
Wide receiver Eugene Wilson will miss the upcoming game against Mississippi State, which is a significant setback for an offense trying to gain momentum. He also sat out last week’s game against Texas A&M but still leads the team in targets and receptions this season.
Nick de la Torre from On3.com shared Napier’s comments about Wilson’s absence. Napier acknowledged, “We’re definitely a better team with Tre Wilson for sure,” but noted that players like Dike and Badger stepped up. He emphasized the need to find ways to utilize their best players, particularly in light of Wilson’s injury. With a tough schedule ahead featuring teams like Georgia, Tennessee, Texas, LSU, and Ole Miss, Florida needs all the help it can get.
