The Gators and Knights will square off during the regular season for the first time since 2006, back when UF was en route to a national championship and UCF on its way to a 4-win season during its second season in Conference USA. Times have changed. Florida has fallen to the back end of the SEC and faces its latest must-win game under coach Billy Napier as the pressure continues to intensify in Year 3. Gus Malzahn’s UCF program, now in Year 2 in the Big 12, pushes to bounce back from a disappointing loss to Colorado in its conference opener.  During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar ..read more

Florida took care of business with a decisive showing at Mississippi State. The two-quarterback system ignited a big day on offense, but continued defensive issues kept things interesting against the SEC bottom-feeding Bulldogs. While the performance won’t save Billy Napier, it allowed the Gators embattled coach to fight another day. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar break down a much-needed win as Napier pushes to build some momentum. Gators came out on top at Mississippi State (:00) Biggest bye week of Napier’s life (4:11) UCF vs. UF at 7:45pm Oct. 5 (5:21) Turning point (6:13 ..read more

Billy Napier’s team seeks a rare road win when the Gators head to Starkville to face the Bulldogs. UF is just 2-10 away from Gainesville under Napier, but is a surprising six-point favorite against the rebuilding Bulldogs under first-year coach Jeff Lebby. A Florida win entering a bye week could stabilize a chaotic situation a bit before UCF’s Oct. 5 visit to the Swamp. A Gators’ loss could spell the end of Napier. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar discuss what Florida needs to do to avoid falling into the SEC cellar. Breaking down why Napier hasn’t been fired (:00) Reason f ..read more

It’s a matter of when not if UF decides to move on from their embattled and overmatched head coach. A 33-20 home to Texas A&M to open SEC play was more of the same for a program with seven straight losses to power conference foes and a pedestrian 10-6 on the Gators iconic home field. Napier survived to coach another week, Saturday at Mississippi State. Ron Zook’s final game as head coach was in Starkville 20 years ago. Will history repeat itself? During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark discuss whether Napier has a path out and wonder how he keeps the Gators together. How did Napier ..read more

Florida opens conference play looking to build on a feel-good win against Samford and prove a season-opening loss to Miami was an anomaly. The Gators have lost six straight games to power conference opponents, but have reason for optimism after true freshman quarterback DJ Lagway’s breakout performance. How Billy Napier capitalizes and handles his quarterbacks could determine his fate and his team’s chances against the rebuilding Aggies. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark weigh Napier’s options and the stakes of Saturday’s game. Texas A&M: Must-win game (:00) QB controver ..read more

Florida’s head coach is squarely on the hot seat. Another poor showing could spell the end early in his third season. The good news for Napier’s Gators is Samford visits the Swamp Saturday. It’s the only gimme on the nation’s toughest schedule and a chance for a feel-good win. Gator Nation is going to need a lot more to feel warm and fuzzy for Napier. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar discuss yet another regime that has gone off the rails, this time at an unprecedented clip. Ready to move on from Billy Napier (:00) Steve Spurrier and Urban Meyer speak out (3:10) Betting on Napier ..read more

Florida’s third season under Napier could not have gotten off to a worse start than a 41-17 drubbing in the Swamp by in-state rival Miami. The Gators were beaten on both sides of the ball in every way possible. Napier’s offseason overhaul, optimism and assurances fell as flat as his offense. Talk of a much-improved defense proved to be false hopes and empty words. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark keep it real discussing Napier’s worst loss and potentially the beginning of the end of his time in Gainesville. Billy Napier over sold and under delivered (:00) Turning point (7:15) Th ..read more

Florida is back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in three years and capable of a deep run if the pieces fall into place as Todd Golden’s team looks to continue the program’s Year 2 turnaround. Back in Gainesville, the Gators’ Pro Day was an all-time dud, highlighting the lack of depth Billy Napier inherited from Dan Mullen. Meanwhile, Jenny Rowland’s gymnastics program remains as steady as any on campus and heads to the SEC Championships seeking a three-peat. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark look to stick the landing while discussing another busy week for the Gators. NC ..read more

The stakes and emotions will be high when Billy Napier’s Gators and Mario Cristobal’s Hurricanes square off Saturday in the Swamp. The game matches once-proud programs in need of a strong start to pivotal seasons. Predictions, speculation and a long offseason will soon be over. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar chop it up one last time before talking season 2024 mercifully comes to an end. Intrigue and the unknown (:00) Reason for optimism (6:33) Reason for pessimism (11:08) Offensive matchup (16:23) Defensive matchup (19:03) Wild card (21:46) What are you hearing? (25:36) Florid ..read more

The Gators’ season-opening visit from Miami will begin to answer the questions swirling around coach Billy Napier and his program. Besides Napier, what players and assistants are on the spot? Is Miami the biggest game of a pivotal season? What has Napier done to impress and what does he have to do to survive? During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark provide some answers. Biggest non-conference game (:00) Biggest conference game (10:00) Offensive player (12:56) Offensive assistant/analyst (18:18) Encouraged by Billy Napier’s… (24:12) Want to see out of Napier (25:40) Final record predict ..read more