The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida">Florida Gators</a> are adding a star to Todd Golden’s NCAA Tournament-winning roster as they signed a crucial player from the Arkansas Razorbacks, weakening John Calipari’s program ahead of the 2025-26 college basketball campaign.



Following the Gators’ crowning in the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa">NCAA</a> Tournament, Golden will have to re-build the championship roster as key players will be stepping into the NBA, including Walter Clayton Jr. All five starters during Florida’s title win over Houston will participate in the NBA Combine or the G-League Elite Camp.



Florida will vie to repeat their national championship in 2026, though it’s much easier said than done as the road to glory in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-basketball">college basketball</a> will include visits to hostile environments across the country, in addition to the frenzy during March Madness, where anything can happen.



Still, there are positive signs in Gainesville as Golden and the Gators have signed a former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arkansas">Arkansas</a> star who thrived under Calipari in Fayetteville during his freshman year in college basketball.



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According to reports from Rob Reinhart, Golden’s Florida is signing Arkansas transfer Boogie Fland off the portal. Fland was one of the most productive players in Calipari’s team during the 2024-25 campaign.


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<h2>Fland’s impact during freshman year</h2>



Fland entered the program in Fayetteville as a five-star recruit, according to ESPN‘s rankings, and his first year with the Razorbacks didn’t disappoint as he finished with a team second-best average of 13.5 points per game in 21 appearances, of which he started 18 games.


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Fland played an average of 31.8 minutes a game, averaging 3.2 rebounds and a team-high of 5.1 assists while shooting at .379 FG%. Fland is expected to build on those numbers and become a pivotal piece of Golden’s system during the 2025-26 season, when the Gators attempt to achieve back-to-back championships, as they accomplished during the 2006 and 2007 seasons.

Todd Golden, Florida further strenghten national champion program by snatching star from John Calipari, Arkansas

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Golden, Florida snatch star from Calipari's Arkansas to strenghten national champion program

miniaturas

Following the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida" rel="nofollow">Florida Gators</a>’ magical run in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, which delivered the program’s third March Madness title, head coach Todd Golden signed a lucrative new deal worth $6.75 million per year. Meanwhile, Jon Scheyer and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/duke" rel="nofollow">Duke Blue Devils</a> fell just short of the National Championship Game after losing to Houston in the Final Four. Still, Scheyer has already secured his own major payday and is expected to earn a fortune in the coming years, as he continues leading Duke on deep March runs.



Golden cut down the nets in March Madness, after the Gators prevailed over the Cougars by a score of 65-63 in college basketball’s Championship Game. His impressive run led to a well-deserved new deal with the University of Florida.



The Gators and Golden put pen to paper on a top-of-the-market six-year deal worth up to $40.5M, at an average annual winning of $6.75M for Golden, as the school announced on May 6. Golden will remain at the helm in Gainesville through the 2031 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa">NCAA</a> season.



“Todd has done an incredible job getting Florida men’s basketball back where it belongs,” Athletic Director Scott Stricklin stated. “We believed in his vision, his competitive nature and his modern approach to the game back in 2022, and he has validated that belief in a relatively short time and helped create memories of a lifetime for another generation of Gator fans.”



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While Golden’s accomplishments in Gainesville justify every penny in his new deal, as he led the program to its third national title during his third year on the job, Scheyer has done a great job in Durham, but has yet to win the Natty as the Blue Devils’ head coach.


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<h2>Jon Scheyer’s contract</h2>



Scheyer has two national championships on his résumé—one as a player in 2010 and another as an assistant coach under Mike Krzyzewski in 2015. Since taking over as head coach in 2022, Scheyer and Duke have steadily improved their NCAA Tournament performances, though a championship has yet to arrive.



Regardless, the school in Durham has the utmost confidence in Scheyer, and his lucrative contract reflects that. Scheyer signed a six-year extension in October 2023, which locks him as head coach for Duke through the 2028-29 season.



Though exact details haven’t become public, reports from College Sports Network indicate Scheyer earns between $7 and $8 millions every year. This deal also includes performance-based incentives, depending on Duke’s progression in the ACC and NCAA tournaments.


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<h2>The new age</h2>



The head coaches of the Gators and Blue Devils are emerging as the new faces of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-basketball">college basketball</a> landscape. Golden, at 39, became the youngest coach to win a national title since 1983. But Scheyer could soon take that distinction—he’ll be 38 during next year’s NCAA Tournament and is determined to bring silverware back to Durham.



It’s a new era of college basketball masterminds. While legends like Tom Izzo still lead storied programs on lucrative contracts, rising stars like Golden and Scheyer are aiming to change the course of history. Their schools clearly trust them to do so—backing them with long-term commitments and big-money deals in pursuit of championship glory.

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Todd Golden set to make $6.75M at Florida: How much does Jon Scheyer earn at Duke?

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida">Florida Gators</a> were on the brink of elimination from the NCAA Tournament during their Elite Eight matchup with the Texas Tech Red Raiders, yet they found a way to weather the storm and come out on top. More importantly, the Gators found a hero: Walter Clayton Jr, who received a bold message from his head coach, Todd Golden, stating similarities with NBA star Stephen Curry.



The Gators found themselves down nine points to the Red Raiders, with less than three minutes left in the game. In an epic battle against the #3 Texas Tech, and the clock, Florida mounted a comeback and prevailed 84-79 when the buzzer sounded off.



The late push couldn’t have been possible without Clayton Jr, who put on a show when the lights shined in the brightest, and the Gators had their backs against the walls in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa">NCAA</a> Tournament. Clayton Jr finished the night with 30 points, with thirteen of them being scored in the final 5:24 minutes.



The senior star in Gainesville went off, draining three-pointers from all over the court to help his team come from behind and crush the Red Raiders’ hopes. Clayton Jr has drawn attention from all over the country during his stellar <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-basketball">college basketball</a> career, with many comparing him to NBA greats.



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The latest to chime in on the conversation around Clayton Jr was his coach, Golden, who made something clear about his playstyle, underlining a parallel with Golden State Warrios icon <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Steph Curry</a>.


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“[Comparing him to Curry] is kind of a lot to put on a young man,” Golden stated, via ESPN. “But I’d say the one thing where Walt 100 percent is similar to Steph is their shot-making and their ability to get it off whenever they want.“



<h2>The man of the hour</h2>



The Gators trusted Clayton Jr in their darkest hour during March Madness, with the No.1 team caught between a rock and a hard place, the star guard’s number was called and he delivered.



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“Just like the Warriors want Steph to be able to find a way to get open and get those shots in those moments, we want Walt taking the shots for us down the stretch,” Golden added. “There’s a reason why he was an AP first-team All-American. He is, in my humble opinion, the best guard in America.”


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<h2>Final Four</h2>



Clayton Jr stole the spotlight against Texas Tech, and all the attention will be centered around him as Florida gears up for the Final Four, where they’ll take on Auburn or Michigan State on April 5.

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NCAAB News: Florida HC Todd Golden makes bold Stephen Curry comparison for Gators star Walter Clayton Jr - Bolavip US

Florida HC Golden compares star to Steph Curry

In one of the most heated matchups of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/march-madness">March Madness</a> so far, the Florida Gators delivered a devastating blow to the UConn Huskies, sending them back to Mansfield empty-handed. After the breathtaking matchup, Huskies head coach Dan Hurley dropped a fiery statement, aiming at the NCAA officials.



The highly-anticipated clash between the West Region’s No. 1 and No. 8 seed didn’t disappoint, as the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida">Gators</a> and Huskies put on a show for fans at Lenovo Center and watching at home. Ultimately, the top seed in the West prevailed, but Hurley and the Huskies made them work for it, giving them a run for their money.



The Huskies won’t take home the glory for their hard-fought effort, as they had their sights set on advancing to the Sweet Sixteen and, most importantly, chasing a threepeat after championships in 2023 and 2024. However, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/uconn">UConn</a>’s dream came to an end against Florida.



After the game, Hurley, who had been visibly frustrated throughout with several referee calls, finally lost his composure, delivering a fiery message as he headed down the tunnel to the locker room for the final time in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-basketball">college basketball</a> season.



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“I hope they don’t f— you like they f—ed us. I hope they don’t do that to you, Baylor,” An enraged Dan Hurley told Baylor’s players as they walked across the tunnel while he exited the court, via USA Today.


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<h2>Calmer statement</h2>



Hurley was clearly caught up in the heat of the moment when he delivered his blunt statement shortly after the buzzer sounded, marking the end of his program’s March Madness hopes. However, during his media availability afterward, the seven-year coach in Mansfield offered a cool-headed admission.



“Part of [the emotion] is probably just the season, how tumultuous the season has been. The team battled and fought just to qualify for the tournament, and then how the game played out, up three at the last media [timeout] we have two free throw rebound mistakes,” Hurley explained. “With past teams we’ve had issues like that occur but those games we were up 15-18 so they weren’t as magnified. 



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“And obviously the Karaban drive on the baseline, you know, there was a lot of contact there and we were up one I think at that point or two potentially. I thought that was a big play too.”



<h2>Winner stays on</h2>



The Gators, on the other hand, kept their championship hopes alive with their close-for-comfort victory over the Huskies, punching their ticket to the Sweet Sixteen stage. During the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa">NCAA</a> Tournament’s third round, Florida will face the winner between Maryland and Colorado State.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alabama">Alabama</a> dropped its second straight loss in the SEC, after falling 99-94 to the Florida Gators at Coleman Coliseum. As the Crimson Tide shifts its focus onto the eternal rivals, Auburn Tigers, head coach Nate Oats sent a powerful reminder to his players.



After a buzzer-beater loss to Tennessee, No. 7 Alabama failed to get back in the win column during its Senior Night matchup against <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida">Florida</a>. The Crimson Tide has now lost two straight for the second time this season, previously dropping back-to-back games to Auburn and Missouri on Feb. 15 and 19.



Oats and the Tide will vie to avoid a three-game losing skid as they prepare for a crucial <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa">NCAA</a> showdown against their in-state rivals in Auburn. Alabama’s last performance fell well short of the standard set by Oats and his staff, and the head coach didn’t mince words after the game.



“It doesn’t matter what your game plan is, if you don’t get back on defense and you can’t get a rebound,” Oats stated postgame, via On3. “We’re gonna have to figure it out before we go to Auburn. We’ve gotta to the No. 1 team in the country, we’ve gotta go to their place. It’s gonna be a tough game for us there.“



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<h2>Low morale</h2>



The locker room in Tuscaloosa has been through the wringer lately. Back-to-back disappointing losses to SEC rivals could have a serious impact on their seeding for the conference tournament as the most important month in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-basketball">college basketball</a> gets underway.


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“We’re playing for a lot more than just – we obviously can’t win the regular-season championship. We knew that coming into this game,” Oats added. “But we’re playing for SEC Tournament seeding, we’re playing for NCAA Tournament seeding. I thought we’d get a little bit better effort than what we got out of some of these guys tonight.”



Though the losses have taken a toll on the team’s morale ahead of the Alabama-<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/auburn">Auburn</a> matchup, the Crimson Tide are already locked into the SEC quarterfinals, as they cannot fall below the No. 4 seed.



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<h2>Must win game</h2>



Both Alabama and Auburn enter their long-anticipated matchup at Neville Arena desperate for a win. Both programs are coming off losses, and while they remain heavy favorites in the SEC and NCAA tournaments, they seek a victory to build momentum ahead of the league tourney in Nashville.

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Ahead of his sophomore season in Gainesville, Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway voiced a bold confession about Billy Napier’s program, making something clear about the school’s rivalry with the Florida State Seminoles and other <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa">NCAA</a> colleges.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida">Gators</a> finished a shaky 2024 season, highlighted by a strong finish featuring wins over key opponents. However, the overall campaign was not what the program envisioned and a better performance is expected in 2025.



Lagway was one of the best takeaways from last <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">college football</a> season in Gainesville, as the freshman signal caller stepped in during the year and elevated the team’s performance.



Lagway got his first taste of what college football is all about—rivalries—during his freshman year with the Gators. If the young quarterback didn’t already grasp the magnitude of Florida’s rivalry games, Napier and his staff made sure he and every player learned it quickly.



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“Coming in they give you a little seminar about all the rivalries,” DJ Lagway said, via On3. “Like an hour or two video about different rivalries. Different moments of the games and stuff. So, it gets you real fired up. So, I’ve got a deep hatred for Florida State.”


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<h2>All for the Gators</h2>



Lagway must have been fully immersed during the seminar about the Florida-<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-state">Florida State</a> rivalry, also known as the “Sunshine Showdown”, as he defeated the struggling Seminoles in last season’s Rivalry Week. Lagway and the Gators prevailed during their visit to Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, defeating the home team by a score of 31-11.



During the 2025 college football season, the Gators will renew their rivalries with other schools in the Sunshine State, as they will visit the Miami Hurricanes and host South Florida and Florida State.

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Billy Napier and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida">Florida Gators</a> wrapped up the 2024 season with a remarkable four-game winning streak, fueled by inspired performances from sophomore quarterback DJ Lagway.



As the Gators aim to turn the tide and advance to the next stage of their rebuild, they were dealt a tough blow—one of their top recruits in the 2026 class announced his decommitment and has been linked to a rival program in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">college football</a>.



The journey doesn’t get any easier for the Gators in the upcoming <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa">NCAA</a> campaign. Napier’s side will take on the best schools in the SEC in a challenging season, for which expectations have only risen since last year’s late success.



However, concerns in Gainesville extend beyond the 2025 season and into the program’s long-term future. After top recruit, four-star cornerback Jaelen Waters, announced his decommitment from the Gators—first reported by On3’s Hayes Fawcett—a historic Florida rival has come knocking and may soon land the talented prospect.



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<h2>Surprising U-turn</h2>



Waters, one of the top cornerbacks in the 2026 recruiting class, has earned the nickname ‘Seatbelt’ for his ability to lock down opposing wide receivers. That seatbelt came in handy as he pulled a U-turn on his road to Gainesville—potentially heading for Coral Gables and joining the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-hurricanes">Miami Hurricanes</a>, instead.


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It’s all about the U. After Florida’s secondary coach, Will Harris, left Gainesville to become the safeties coach at the University of Miami, speculation has grown about Jaelen Waters following him. Harris played a key role in Waters’ initial commitment to the Gators, making Miami a strong contender for the talented cornerback.



“Gator Nation – Love me or hate me, I understand. Either way, it was one cool a– season. Again, business is business,” Will Harris posted on his X account, via ClutchPoints.

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The Florida Gators capped off their end-of-season turnaround with a dominating victory over rivals Florida State Seminoles. The fierce contest between the estranged programs ended with a bang. After the clock hit zero, players and coaches clashed at the 50-yard-mark, a common sight during the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa">NCAA</a>‘s 2024 Rivalry Week. However, head coach Billy Napier made a strong statement, addressing the postgame confrontation.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida">Florida Gators</a> have turned the page on their season. After a disappointing start, the Gators found their mojo late, thanks to DJ Lagway’s heroics that rejuvenated the offense.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-state">Seminoles</a>, on the other hand, finished an embarrassing campaign with a 2-10 record. During their season finale, the Noles were steamrolled by the Gators in Tallahassee. The disappointment in Mike Norvell’s program got out of hand as the visiting players celebrated on their field and intended to plant the University of Florida’s flag at the center-field logo.



Chaos ensued. Norvell tossed the flag away, and tensions flared between the Gators and Seminoles. After the game, Florida head coach Billy Napier expressed regret over how the clash ended.



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“What happened there at the end of the game is not who we want to be as a program,” Napier said, via On3. “And it’s embarrassing to me, and it’s a distraction from a really well-played football game, right? So I want to apologize on behalf of the entire organization just in terms of how we represented the university there. 


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“It’s unfortunate that we have a distraction that, again, is inexcusable. We shouldn’t have done that, and we won’t do that going forward. And there will be consequences for all involved.“



<h2>Norvell issues big promise ahead of next season</h2>



What a difference a year makes in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">college football</a>. The Seminoles were on the brink of making the playoffs last season with a 13-0 record. Fast forward to today and the mood in Tallahassee is completely different. Florida State could never get into a rhythym and fell to its direct opponents. The Noles weren’t competitive, either, instead they were outplayed constantly.



Mike Norvell’s seat has heated up immensely and he will head into the 2025 season under heavy scrutiny. However, the Seminoles’ head coach is confident he can have a fresh start next year and issued a strong promise.



“This is getting fixed. It’s going to be an immediate, fast fix,” Norvell stated. “This is done being the way we played this year. I take full responsibility for that.”



Norvell’s words will be put to the test immediately next season as the Seminoles kickstart their 2025 schedule against Alabama at Doak Campbell Stadium.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ole-miss">Ole Miss</a> head coach Lane Kiffin didn’t mince words after his team’s 24-17 loss to Florida, a defeat that officially ended the Rebels’ hopes of making the College Football Playoff. Speaking at the postgame press conference, Kiffin reflected on a night filled with missed opportunities and costly mistakes.



“This went…you know, a game of a lot of missed opportunities,” Kiffin began, clearly frustrated. “Go for three in the red zone, get no points out of the missed field goal, and get stopped twice on fourth downs. You know, lose the turnover margin in a tough place to play against a team that has played really good. When that quarterback plays, credit to him. It’s a really good player. That made a lot of plays in the first half when we had him back there.”



Kiffin lamented the moments that could have changed the game’s outcome, highlighting red-zone inefficiencies and a late-game chance to tie the score. “A lot was at stake, and we didn’t come through,” he admitted. “Ball in our hand to score a touchdown and tie the game, and it didn’t go our way sometimes.”



Ole Miss, usually strong against the run, allowed 120 rushing yards in the first half alone. Kiffin credited <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida">Florida</a>’s offensive line and running backs for their performance. “I think they have a really good offensive line, and those backs run really hard,” he said. “That was probably the biggest concern coming in, and they did a really good job.”



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<h2>Kiffin on Dropped Passes and Run Game Challenges</h2>



“Very unusual,” Kiffin said of the drops. “I think somebody jinxed us this week. Somebody said Jordan [Watkins’] analytics were 100% catch percentage. As soon as they said that, I said I wish you wouldn’t have said that.” He added that one critical pass occurred in a challenging area of the field: “That’s where the sun’s at coming that direction, but it was a great play by Jaxson, great throw. Wish it would’ve been caught because we might be sitting here with a much different storyline.”



The running game also failed to provide the spark Kiffin hoped for, as Ole Miss experimented with Micah Davis in the backfield. “Just trying to get a spark back there with some speed,” he explained. “We hadn’t had a lot of success in the run game this past month, so we tried something different.”



<h2>Looking Ahead: Keeping the Team Together After Third Loss</h2>



When asked about the challenge of regrouping after a third loss, Kiffin admitted the mental toll it would take on his players and staff. “This is going to be really challenging,” he said. “There’s a lot of disappointed players and coaches in that locker room. And this is the new age setup—kind of NFL-ish. When you’re knocked out of the playoffs, you’ve still got games to play.”



Despite the disappointment, Kiffin emphasized the importance of moving forward, especially with an important game looming next weekend. “We’ll get to tomorrow,” he said, stressing the need to refocus and finish the season strong.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida">Florida Gators</a>‘ season has not gone the way anybody in Tallahassee expected. Florida expected to be a competitive program in the SEC and has found themselves nearing the bottom of the standings. Ahead of a crucial matchup against Texas, the University of Florida made a final decision on head coach Billy Napier.



Much speculation has surrounded Napier and the Gators as the coach’s seat heated up with each frustrating loss to the top schools in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa">NCAA</a>. However, despite the lack of success through his third year at the helm of Florida’s program, the coach has been ratified on his duty.



“I wanted to let you know that Billy Napier will continue as head football coach of the Florida Gators,” athletic directors Scott Stricklin stated on a letter. “I am confident that Billy will meet the challenges and opportunities ahead. We will work alongside him to support any changes needed to elevate Gator football.”



Reaching the final stretch of Napier’s third season with the Gators, the head coach has failed to sport winning records and currently holds a 4-4 (2-3 SEC) record.



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<h2>Napier unable to replicate previous success </h2>



Napier arrived in Florida after a four-year tenure with the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns. Though the level of play in the Sun Belt conference is not nearly comparable, the Gators expected to be better off with Napier, but that has not been the case.


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Through four <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">college football</a> seasons in Louisiana, Napier boasted a 40-12 record. Through his first years in Tallahassee that number has been greatly reduced to 15-18. 



The Gators have only made a Bowl game once, under head coach Napier, and lost in it. Moreover, Florida has failed to make the Top-10 in the AP poll and hasn’t even finished inside the Top-25.

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The Florida Gators will face a tall task when they take on the No. 5 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns">Texas Longhorns</a> at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. Both sides face very different realities in the SEC. However, the Gators are looking forward to playing spoilers on the Horns season. Ahead of the game, head coach Billy Napier made a big statement on the Longhorns, and quarterback Quinn Ewers.



The Longhorns (3-1 SEC) arrive fresh off a bye week, while the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida">Gators</a> (2-3) come off a demanding physical loss against the Georgia Bulldogs. However, Texas may have cooled off and Florida could shock them with a strong start. Ahead of the matchup, Napier addressed the key elements within Steve Sarkisian’s roster and made a big statement on Ewers.



“Texas is a very talented roster, I think from top to bottom at every position. It’s elite height, length, speed, athleticism,” Napier stated, per On3. “They have a veteran quarterback and they have a rebuilt skill group around him and a handful of offensive linemen that have really good experience as well.”



Quinn Ewers enters the game with some ground to cover after recent outings. The QB has been affected by the abdominal injury that sidelined him for several weeks in the 2024 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa">NCAA</a> season and his numbers have taken a hit because of it. 



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Since his return on the Red River Rivalry, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/quinn-ewers">Ewers</a> has passed for 698 yards, six touchdowns and four interceptions. During the previous three-game stretch, Ewers had passed for eight TDs and only two turnovers.


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<h2>Napier on Sarkisian’s defense</h2>



While the offense gets all the attention in The Forty Acres, the defense is a force to be reckoned with, too. The Gators won’t make the mistake of overlooking Pete Kwiatkowski’s defensive unit which has proven itself against good offenses in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">college football</a>.



“Defensively, I think [we’re] really impressed with the overall makeup of that group,” Napier noted. “They’ve got an identity, they’ve got a blueprint. I think they do a good job of playing situational football as well.”



<h2>Ewers looking healthy again</h2>



Since his return to action, Ewers has looked slower than prior to his injury and it seemed he was playing too cautious. It was not an illusion, Ewers himself confessed it. However, that’s not a concern for Sarkisian who has provided some interesting insight on the Longhorns signal caller’s health.



“I thought Quinn had a good week. He looks fresh, he looks healthy,” Sarkisian said. “He’s really delivering the ball well. I like his base that he’s operating with. Thought he was really intentional with his feet, with his base against Vanderbilt, and it showed.”

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Tennessee play against Florida today in the 2023 NCAA DI Football season. This game will take place at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville. After a disappointing defeat in the first week of the season, the local team is eager to embark on a quest for recovery.. Here is all the detailed information about this College Football game including the date, time, TV Channel, Live Stream and location.
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The Volunteers won the first two games of the season to build a winning streak that looks strong after winning against Virginia 49-13 and against Austin Peay 30-13.
The Gators could do nothing to avoid a loss to No. 14 Utah during Week 1, that game ending 11-24, but recently they routed McNeese 49-7 in what was a much-needed win to lift the roster’s spirits.
<h2>When will Tennessee vs Florida be played?</h2>
Tennessee and Florida play for the 2023 NCAA DI Football season today, September 16 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville. The home team does not want to lose any more games this year.
<h2>Tennessee vs Florida: Time by state in the US</h2>
ET: 7:00 PM 
CT: 6:00 PM 
MT: 5:00 PM 
PT: 4:00 PM
<h2>How to watch Tennessee vs Florida in the US</h2>
This game for the 2023 NCAA DI Football season, Tennessee and Florida at the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, September 16, will be broadcast in the US by <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/191261?irad=399332&amp;irmp=3119684" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored,">Fubo (7-day free trial)</a> and other options to watch this game in the US is ESPN.

Watch Tennessee vs Florida for FREE in the US today: TV Channel and Live Streaming

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The 2023 NCAA Season is finally having its start. This confrontation has Florida facing Utah today at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Learn more about the date, kickoff time and TV channel to watch or live stream the match for free.



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Florida start a new era under a replacement at the quarterback position, something that every college program goes through. In this case, Graham Mertz is following the footsteps of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-richardson">Anthony Richardson</a>, the fourth overall pick by the Colts.


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Utah may go with another signal-caller as well based on the latest information, albeit for them is because of another absence. As reported by Joshua Newman of KSL.com, Cameron Rising hasn’t recovered from an ACL injury yet, so Bryson Barnes would be taking over.



<h2>When will Florida vs Utah be played?</h2>



Florida will be defying Utah in Week 1 of the 2023 NCAA Football Season this Thursday, August 31. The game will be played at Rice-Eccles Stadium.



<h2>Florida vs Utah: Time by State in the US</h2>



ET: 8:00 PM CT: 7:00 PM MT: 6:00 PM PT: 5:00 PM



<h2>How to watch Florida vs Utah in the US</h2>



The game between Florida and Utah in Week 1 of the 2023 NCAA Football Season will be available to watch or live stream on <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/191261?irad=399332&amp;irmp=3119684" rel="sponsored nofollow">Fubo (free trial)</a> in the US. ESPN is the other option.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/ncaa-college-football-2021-lists-of-the-FBS-conferences-for-this-season-20210824-0024.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oregon State </a>and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/big-12-conference-2022-list-of-teams-and-future-members-20220219-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Florida </a>meet in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/ncaa-division-i-football-2022-meet-all-the-fbs-head-coaches-20220831-0016.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022 Las Vegas Bowl</a>. This game will be held at Allegiant Stadium in Nevada on December 17, 2022 at 2:30 PM (ET). The Gators want to try to win a meaningful game before the end of the season. Here is all the related information about this College Football game including the preview, predictions, odds, TV channel and live stream available in your country. You can watch this game in the US live on <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/collegefootball/?irad=399332&amp;irmp=3119684" rel="sponsored, nofollow noopener" target="_blank">FuboTV (7-day free trial)</a>.
The Beavers got as far as they could in the 2022 season, so far they are the No. 14 team in the nation with a record of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/lsu-tigers-2022-football-schedule-dates-games-how-to-watch-20220907-0018.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">9-3 overall</a> and 6-3 within the Pac-12.
The Gators had a disappointing season and the results within the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/georgia-bulldogs-2022-football-schedule-dates-games-how-to-watch-20220907-0017.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SEC </a>were poor for them with a 3-5 record. During the first game of the season the Gators won against Utah 29-26.
<h2>Oregon State vs Florida: Kick-Off Time</h2>
Oregon State and Florida play for the 2022 Las Vegas Bowl on Saturday, December 17 at Allegiant Stadium in Nevada.
Australia: 6:30 AM (AEDT) December 18 Canada: 2:30 PM (EST) China: 3:30 AM (GMT) December 18 Germany: 8:30 PM (CET) Ireland: 7:30 PM (GMT) Mexico: 1:30 PM (CST) US: 2:30 PM (ET) UK: 7:30 PM (GMT)
<h2>Oregon State vs Florida: TV Channel and Live Streaming</h2>
The College Football season is available on Television, Radio and Live Streaming on the Internet, this Las Vegas Bowl matchup and other games will be broadcast in the United States by <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/collegefootball/?irad=399332&amp;irmp=3119684" rel="sponsored, nofollow noopener" target="_blank">FuboTV (7-day free trial)</a> and other options to watch this game in the US is ESPN. Don’t forget to download the app to watch the game on your smartphone.
If you want to know all the channels, packages and plans offered by FuboTV, you can <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/fubotv-packages-pricing-and-everything-you-need-to-know-about-this-streaming-service-20221027-0029.html">click here</a>
<h2>Oregon State vs Florida: Predictions And Odds</h2>
Oregon State Beavers are favorites with -10 spread and 1.27 moneyline that will pay $127 bucks for a $100 bet on BetMGM, they have a better record than the visitors. Florida Gators are underdogs with +10 ATS and 3.90 moneyline. The totals are offered at 52.5 points. The best pick for this College Bowl is: Gators +10.
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Oregon State vs Florida: Predictions, odds, and how to watch or live stream free 2022 Las Vegas Bowl in your country

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The main part of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/ncaa-division-i-football-2022-meet-all-the-fbs-head-coaches-20220831-0016.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022 NCAA College Football Season</a> is now over, so it’s time for the ending. In this occasion <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/Oregon-State-vs-Florida-Predictions-odds-and-how-to-watch-or-live-stream-free-2022-Las-Vegas-Bowl-in-your-country-20221217-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oregon State</a> will clash with Florida at Allegiant Stadium in the Las Vegas Bowl. Check out the date, kickoff time and TV channel to watch or live stream the game for free. If you are in the US, you can do it through <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/collegefootball/?irad=399332&amp;irmp=3119684" rel="sponsored, nofollow noopener" target="_blank">FuboTV (Free Trial)</a>.
Oregon State had a very decent season that finished with a 9-3 overall record. Although that was only good to put them fifth in the Pac-12 Conference with a mark of 6-3 in there. The Beavers closed the season in a favorable way thanks to their three wins in a row. They also had a 38-34 victory vs town rivals Oregon Ducks to get to this match on the rise.
Florida were on the other end this year. They just hold a 6-6 record that is unimpressive, and that could get worse in this battle since they will have relevant absences in the team. The Gators will not have their starting quarterback Anthony Richardson because he chose to prepare for the draft. That is why they don’t appear as favorites with Jack Miller III as the signal-caller for this game.
<h2>Oregon State vs Florida: Date</h2>
Oregon State will play against Florida in the Las Vegas Bowl of the 2022 NCAA College Football Season this Saturday, December 17 at 2:30 PM (ET). The game will be played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
<h2>Oregon State vs Florida: Time by State in the US</h2>
ET: 2:30 PM CT: 1:30 PM MT: 12:30 PM PT: 11:30 AM
<h2>How to watch Oregon State vs Florida in the US</h2>
The game between Oregon State and Florida at the Las Vegas Bowl of the 2022 NCAA College Football Season will be available to watch or live stream on <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/collegefootball/?irad=399332&amp;irmp=3119684" rel="sponsored, nofollow noopener" target="_blank">FuboTV (Free Trial)</a> in the US. ESPN is the other option.
If you want to know all the channels, packages and plans offered by FuboTV, you can click <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/fubotv-packages-pricing-and-everything-you-need-to-know-about-this-streaming-service-20221027-0029.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

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