Florida football is starting to turn the corner in year three under Billy Napier, just the way FSU did for Mike Norvell in his third season two seasons ago.

Billy Napier urges the Gators to stay focused at the task at hand this week against FSU after Florida’s big win last weekend.

Billy Napier asked to comment about Mike Norvell and FSU’s season: “I’ve got my own grass to mow, and my yard is big, and it’s got a lot of weeds in it…We’re trying to get the Florida Gators better, that’s my focus.”

Florida and Florida State are in two different positions heading into the final week of the regular season. After being a hot-seat candidate earlier in the season, Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin announced the program would keep Napier around for another season.

Florida football head coach Billy Napier didn't mince words during Monday's press conference as he previewed Saturday's rivalry matchup with the Florida State Seminoles. Coming off a standout win on Senior Day against the Ole Miss Rebels,

Florida vs. Florida State can usually be tagged as a marquee matchup at the beginning of any season, but that can't be said this season because of where each program is in 2024.

Florida football head coach Billy Napier believes the Gators' win vs Ole Miss was the start of something special.