Florida went toe to toe with the Bulldogs and had a chance late in the game despite relying on  third-string quarterback and a dwindling roster. The Gators’ grit shined during a 34-20 loss and spotlighted their resilience under Billy Napier. The challenge only intensifies with a visit to No. 5 Texas ahead and walk-on QB Aidan Warner leading the way. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar review another Gators’ near-miss, praise their effort and wonder whether Florida has the manpower to challenge the final three SEC opponents.

• DJ Lagway injury (:00)
• Injuries piling up (2:16)
• Napier earns 4th year (3:47)
• DJ Lagway status (8:51)
• Turning point (12:31)
• Thumbs up (17:40)
• Thumbs down (22:31)
• Unsubstantiated rumor (24:51)
• Second guess (27:47)
• Game ball (31:46)
• Biggest concern (35:16)
• On the spot (38:57)
• Billy’s banter (43:07)
• Aidan Mizell: Fastest on team (53:23)
• Jeremy Foley’s Corner (55:37)

The Gators are coming off their best performance behind their true freshman quarterback, DJ Lagway. Billy Napier’s team, led by Lagway, will need to be even better to have a chance against Kirby Smart’s No. 2 Bulldogs, who are 16.5-point favorites and winners of three straight meetings. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar discuss the Gators' toughest test to date as they enter a daunting November.

• November gauntlet starts with Georgia (0:00)
• Reason for optimism (7:23)
• Reason for pessimism (9:59)
• Offensive matchup (13:32)
• Defensive matchup (16:34)
• Who has your attention? (19:34)
• On the spot (24:15)
• Final thought (28:06)
• Who is winning? (36:39)
• Jeremy Foley’s Corner (37:17)

No. 21 Florida is ranked in the preseason Top 25 for the first time since 2019. Todd Golden’s team has the pieces to be the Gators best squad since the 2016-17 Gators made an Elite Eight appearance. UF opens the season Nov. 4 in Jacksonville, two days after Florida faces No. 2 Georgia in football at EverBank Stadium. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark talk hoops, with a little football mixed in, during the Gators’ bye week.

• Football: Offensive line should not be overlooked (0:00)
• Men’s basketball: Promising team (9:48)
• Olivier Rioux (12:57)
• Returners (18:00)
• Transfers (28:00)
• Schedule (35:40)
• Jeremy Foley’s Corner (38:34)

Florida turned in its most complete performance of the Billy Napier era with a 4-touchdown rout of Kentucky. Led by a pair of true freshmen, QB DJ Lagway and RB Jadan Baugh, the Gators scored their most points under Napier during an SEC game. The defense continued its stellar play in October. Now the hard part: A November schedule featuring four Top 25 SEC teams. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark gush about the Gators’ latest win and its impact on Napier’s future.

• Gators top Wildcats (0:00)
• Billy Napier’s job security (3:41)
• Turning point (10:13)
• Thumbs up (13:06)
• Thumbs down (20:44)
• Second guess (24:00)
• Game ball (28:00)
• Biggest concern (30:16)
• On the spot (32:46)
• Billy’s banter (35:38)
• Post game (41:27)
• Jeremy Foley’s Corner (44:19)

Coming off a crushing loss at Tennessee, the Gators look to end the recent dominance of Kentucky. The Wildcats seek their fourth straight win against Florida for the only time since Bear Bryant was their coach from 1948-51. Mark Stoops seems to have Billy Napier’s number. Napier’s days could already be numbered at UF; a homecoming loss could prove the final straw. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar map out the path to a victory the Gators and Napier desperately need.

• What Wildcat win would mean (:00)
• Reason for optimism (5:58)
• Reason for pessimism (7:51)
• Matchup on offense (10:24)
• Matchup on defense (13:29)
• Who has your attention? (16:12)
• On the spot (18:18)
• Unsubstantiated rumor (20:37)
• Final thought: Hall of Fame (23:56)
• Who is winning? (30:22)
• Jeremy Foley’s Corner (32:02)

Florida suffered a “gut punch,” in Billy Napier’s words at Tennessee, squandering a 10-0 second-half lead before falling in overtime on Rocky Top. But the Gators lost more than a game; veteran quarterback Graham Mertz suffered a season-ending injury as his college career came to an end. UF now turns to true freshman DJ Lagway full time. An inspired, improving defense will help, but the Gators are just entering the toughest stretch of the nation’s most difficult schedule. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar press on as the Gators get ready for a homecoming showdown with Kentucky.

• Inspired performance and comedy of errors (:00)
• Turning point (2:15)
• Thumbs up (6:57)
• Thumbs down (9:49)
• Second guess (11:12)
• Game ball (16:49)
• Biggest concern (19:37)
• On the spot (23:34)
• Billy’s banter (27:00)
• From Mertz to DJ (31:39)
• Final thought (38:13)
• Jeremy Foley’s Corner (44:00)

The Gators head to Rocky Top coming off a pair of convincing victories and now seeking a signature win in 2024. The rival Vols are 15.5-point favorites, but have not won consecutive visits from Florida since 1990 and 1992. Meanwhile, coach Billy Napier has not won consecutive road games at UF. Something's gotta give. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark discuss the matchup ahead of Hurricane Milton’s arrival.

• ‘Super Bowl of the South’ (:00)
• Reason for optimism (3:42)
• Reason for pessimism (7:22)
• Matchup on defense (11:42)
• Matchup on offense (14:05)
• On the spot (17:11)
• Unsubstantiated rumor (19:24)
• Final thought (24:17)
• A win or loss? (27:00)
• Jeremy Foley’s Corner (30:18)

Florida’s long-awaited matchup with UCF turned into a one-sided show of superiority by Billy Napier’s team. With their coach’s future in doubt, the Gators have now won two straight games by double digits. The schedule gets only tougher, but it’s a start. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark reflect on the Gators performance and whether it’s a sign of things to come.

• Unpredictable SEC (0:00)
• Turning point (4:32)
• Thumbs up (6:29)
• Thumbs down (8:39)
• Second guess (11:57)
• Game ball (15:33)
• Biggest concern (17:42)
• Reason for optimism (23:17)
• On the spot (24:25)
• Billy’s banter (27:06)
• Final thoughts (36:26)
• Jeremy Foley’s Corner (39:35)

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 break down a game between two schools seeking in-state bragging and midseason momentum in a sold-out Swamp.

• In-state bragging rights (0:00)
• Giving UCF a shot (4:04)
• No injury report (11:51)
• Reason for optimism (17:30)
• Reason for pessimism (19:40)
• Matchup on offense (22:44)
• Matchup on defense (25:00)
• Attention paid (27:30)
• On the spot (29:15)
• Unsubstantiated rumor (33:43)
• Final thought (37:33)
• Who is winning? (41:15)
• Jeremy Foley’s Corner: Volleyball (43:00)

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)
• Thumbs up (9:19)
• Thumbs down (11:04)
• Game ball (13:52)
• Second guess (17:03)
• Reason for optimism (22:43)
• On the spot (27:26)
• Billy’s banter (28:32)
• Locker room view (31:26)
• Final thought (34:09)
• Jeremy Foley’s Corner (39:01)