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Social Media Reacts to Florida Gators’ Loss to USF

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6 months ago

September 8, 2025

Social Media Reacts to Florida Gators’ Loss to USF

The Florida Gators’ undefeated streak against in-state opponent South Florida came to an end Saturday, marking a new low in Gainesville under head coach Billy Napier.

“Not good enough, and it’s my responsibility,” Napier said. “… I think that we can do much better, we can coach better, we can play better. Obviously, I don’t like these any more than our fans do or you do. We have to do much better. I think that we have a group that will respond, and tomorrow we’ll present that opportunity.”

The Gators, who entered the night with high expectations and in high regards amongst the nation, now seem with no place to go, once again in a lost season almost before it even began. A popular talking point amongst the media ahead of a season with plenty of promise, Florida was once again a popular talking point on the night, this time for all the wrong reasons.

After the loss, social media exploded with most reactions heavily criticizing Napier’s coaching performance.

To be clear: defensive breakdown was inexcusable. But this entire debacle is on the offense and Napier.
Poor play calling. No trust in Lagway’s shoulder. And way too many undisciplined mistakes.
Only one guy to blame for all that: Napier.
— Mark Long (@APMarkLong) September 6, 2025

Trash is being thrown onto the field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
— Nick Marcinko (@marcinko_nick) September 6, 2025

FIRE BILLY NAPIER ON THE FIELD NOW. pic.twitter.com/lhAGZI3NBh
— Florida Gators 🐊🔥 (@gatorsszn) September 6, 2025
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Billy Napier should be fired on the field. Enough is enough, Florida.
— Brandon Walker (@BFW) September 6, 2025

How dumb can Brendan Bett be? Spitting on a player, much less in this situation? Where’s the impulse control? The game is on the line and we JUST saw what happened to Jalen Carter. pic.twitter.com/mVzRKPimU4
— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) September 6, 2025

FINAL: USF 18, #Gators 16
Not much to say. USF is much better than past seasons, but this is an inexcusable loss for Billy Napier and his program.
Just bad. pic.twitter.com/vPiHU8fcGL
— Cam Parker (@camparker25) September 6, 2025
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Florida paid South Florida $500K to play in Gainesville.
USF just upset #13 Florida 18-16. pic.twitter.com/EwwziaVKZy
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) September 6, 2025

When you’re a 17.5-point favorite and don’t score even 17.5 there are problems.
— Edgar Thompson (@osgators) September 7, 2025

Former Players React

RB La’Mical Perine (2016-19)

No way we still running this high school offense man 🤦🏾‍♂️
— La’Mical Perine (@LP_deucedeuce) September 7, 2025
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WR Jacob Copeland (2018-21)

Napier is some 💩
— Jacob Copeland (@JCope1era) September 7, 2025

LB Teradja Mitchell (2023)

WTF bro. HOW ?!
— Teradja Mitchell (@teeraaw__) September 7, 2025

Really wish Coach Napier would’ve got a OC .. still think he’s helluva coach! Just CEO typa coach, that needs a OC
— Teradja Mitchell (@teeraaw__) September 7, 2025
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TE Jonathan Odom (2020-2023)

Treated a lot of his players like it too🤣
— Jonathan Odom (@Odom_87) September 7, 2025

RB Fred Taylor (1994-97)

😫😫😖😖😣😖😣☹️😔😟😕🙁😞😤😤😤😤😠🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
— Fred Taylor (@FredTaylorMade) September 6, 2025

TE Arlis Boardingham (2022-24)

🤯
— Arlis Boardingham (@Arlisb42) September 7, 2025

Recruits

💩Happens. Nobody’s perfect, telling you we’ll bounce back 🐊
— Desmond Green (@DesmondGreen76) September 7, 2025

Stay over there!! Go Gators 📈#CAMO
— JaReylan McCoy🛸 (@JaReylanMcCoy) September 7, 2025

Florida OT commit Javarii Luckas was contacted by USF immediately after its upset win in the Swamp, via @Corey_Bender🐂
“One coach from there texted me after the game asking if I enjoyed the game…”
Read: https://t.co/IeoCYyC1FT pic.twitter.com/5dWoLV9E5R
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— Rivals (@Rivals) September 7, 2025

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FuelFest kicks off at South Florida Fairgrounds this weekend

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8 hours ago

February 27, 2026

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FuelFest kicks off at South Florida Fairgrounds this weekend

One of the hottest car shows in South Florida kicks off this weekend at the South Florida Fairgrounds. FuelFest Founder Cody Walker and actor and singer Tyrese Gibson joined CBS News Miami on Friday morning to break down what you can expect to see at the popular event.

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Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold named in Florida court filing

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20 hours ago

February 27, 2026

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Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold named in Florida court filing

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was named in a Florida court order that is connected to a robbery and kidnapping case. Court records show that the robbery and kidnapping were allegedly orchestrated by 23-year-old Boakai Hilton, by an associate of Arnold, in retaliation for two robberies that happened at an Airbnb Arnold was renting in Largo.

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Video: Injured Florida manatee rescued by authorities, receiving medical care at ZooTampa

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1 day ago

February 26, 2026

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Video: Injured Florida manatee rescued by authorities, receiving medical care at ZooTampa

FORT MYERS, Fla. – An injured manatee and her calf are recovering after authorities on a boat rescued them from the Orange River near Fort Myers on Thursday.

What we know:

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said its Marine Unit, Advanced Technology Support Unit, drone pilots and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission helped in saving the pair after the mother was found hurt in the water and in need of medical attention.

READ: Missing Florida man found stuck in mud without food or water for days: PFD

Video shows authorities pulling the frantic manatees safely onto the boat in netting before taking them to shore.

Courtesy: Lee County Sheriff’s Office

Both animals will be taken to ZooTampa for evaluation and medical care.

What we don’t know:

LCSO did not say the extent of the mother’s injuries.

By the numbers:

As of Feb. 20, there have been 85 manatee deaths across Florida in 2026, according to the FWC. Last year reportedly saw a total of 632 manatee deaths.

Dig deeper:

Earlier this month, the FWC began investigating a spike in manatee deaths, specifically in Lee County, where officials say 25 were found dead within a week.

READ: FWC investigating spike in manatee deaths over the past week

The FWC believes these manatee deaths could be from several factors: cold stress, a lack of seagrass and polluted waterways.

The Source: Information for this story was provided by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

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