The Florida Gators are off to a tough start this season, dropping two of their first three games. Nearly three weeks ago, Miami came into the Swamp and dominated, followed by Texas A&M, who, with their backup quarterback, also had an easy time against the Gators last weekend.
Although the season hasn’t provided much for Florida fans to celebrate, freshman quarterback DJ Lagway has consistently impressed in his appearances.
Head coach Billy Napier is likely on the hot seat and may be out of a job by season’s end, with the Gators expected to search for a new coach in the offseason. However, former coach Urban Meyer has ruled out a return. While the Gators have some standout playmakers, they’ll be without their top offensive weapon in the upcoming game.
Florida Loses Star Receiver
Wide receiver Eugene Wilson will be sidelined again this week against Mississippi State, which is a significant setback for Florida’s struggling offense. Despite missing last week’s game against Texas A&M, Wilson still leads the team in targets and receptions this season.
Nick de la Torre from On3.com shared head coach Billy Napier’s comments on losing Wilson for another game. Napier acknowledged the impact of Wilson’s absence, saying, “We’re definitely a better team with Tre Wilson, for sure.” However, he praised Dike and Badger for stepping up in Wilson’s absence. Napier added, “We’ll use formations to put the primary guys in position, just like we’ve done in the past. We’ve got to keep finding ways to get the ball to our best players.”
Napier also pointed out that while Dike and Badger had strong performances, the question remains about who will emerge as the third option in the offense this week.
**BREAKING**: Eugene Wilson is confirmed OUT for the game against Mississippi State.
