Miami is the tone setter for how this season is going to go. There’s no time to hide anything. Stars gotta make the plays, crowd has to be rockin, coaches have to be organized and ready to make adjustments. AND TACKLE, assignment football, and if we give Mertz time, and if we open the holes for Montrell, and feed Badger & Tre, we’ll be fine.
@@AngelaJohnson-jc9uo I can see that. As long as he protect that pill we good. I really hope that we don’t have bad game weather, but if it rains that can also play to our advantage.
There will be a lot of drama around Georgia game considering the Rashada lawsuit against Napier and Etienne transferring to Georgia. I think there will be a lot of emotion and animosity. Looking for another play like when Brandon Spikes leveled Knowshon Moreno!
Yep! Every game seems like we're playing a rival. By the time we hit November to play those CrimiNOLES, the hype is mediocre. Still relevant, still a rivalry, but mediocre. Especially if half our team is hurt by that time. Due to playing in a real conference, not the Atlantic Cupcake Conference...😂
To Ali's point about recruiting, beating Miami would be a nice feather in the cap, but it wouldn't be the biggest feather. What would REALLY be nice is beating all three in the state. If Napier can pull that off, the recruiting gets a massive push and the potential bragging rights the UF faithful would have the following year is insane
I believe the Tennessee game is the most important SEC game for Florida. If you beat Tennessee in back-to-back years when the Vols are playing their best stretch of football since the Fulmer era, especially this year on the road, that will be a big confidence boost for Florida on the road against Texas and Florida State 6:52 I was 50/50 about the Miami game being the most important game overall, but the more I listen to UF football pundits, the more I'm starting to agree
No question it is Miami. It is the first game and the result of this game has the most potential to set the tone for the remainder of the season. However, after Miami, the next game always becomes the most important.
I think the Miami game will be a good measuring stick for the Gators to see if the program has made any progress, but I don't think it's the most important game of the season. I agree with de la Torre, the SEC opponents are way more important. The Miami game is only as important as it's the next game on the schedule, and the next game should always be the most important to date. Go Gators! 🐊🏈
Napier needs to beat us in game 1 or yall are going to get crucified during the season. She thinks Napier and Cristobal are in the same boat. Mario contract is 10 years
All games are important for Napier, but the opener, no matter who they play, is always the MOST important game of the season. Especially if it's a home game.
Texas A&M is the biggest sleeper need to win game. If he can’t beat a first year head coach at home then that’s a problem. And it’s early in the season.
As a fan from the 80’s it’s Miami. There was simply no other program that grated on me more than Miami. We don’t get many chances these days and it’s important we simply show up and play our best.
I agree that Miami is the most important, but for a different reason. It’s less about the W-L record and more about the damaged team psyche if they lose to Miami. CBN has done a great job with building culture and confidence this off-season. A game one loss would be devastating whereas a win would be a tremendous boost of validation.
Absolutely love all of the Florida gators programs and the school campus life and all that good stuff but just wanted to give you a compliment. I think you’re awesome and amazing. Keep doing a great job and your husband or boyfriend is the absolute luckiest person go gators in all kinds of weather.
The good part of UF's schedule is if we lose to UM there are 7 other top 25 teams we can upset if Lagway and the team improves. "Improve and upset" could still make bowl. In past 1st game losses got forgotten IF upset top teams later.
Miami and UCF are both important for Gator Nation. Of course UK and UT are, but if we lose to UM and UCF, we become the “worst” in the state of legendary recruits.
From a Cane perspective, UF played 3 top ten teams last season, 6 total ranked teams. At Utah was a no win for UF, period. Looking at UF playing UCF, FSU and Miami out of conference. Balls. Our Canes have back to back 3-5 ACC records. If Napier's seat is hot, then Mario's should be surface of the sun ☀️ hot. This game is HUGE for UM. Of course, I was there in 2013 when we beat UF and it meant nothing that season. This would be extremely important for UF to win this game for recruiting, protecting the homefield and mindset going forward. Good discussion, BTW
We will see if UM's new transfer QB and center can handle the NOISE IN THE SWAMP. I expect communication issues for UM that could be critical for them.
The most important game is the next one. Yeah, we beat Utah, which would be similar to beating Miami, and it was a great week to be a Gator. But then the very next week we didn't show up for Kentucky and got beat. So all that good will from the Utah win was waning. Then we nearly lost to South Florida which killed any remaining good will from the Utah win. So, yeah, it's the next game that's the most important. If we beat Miami, everyone will be hyped like we were with the Utah win. Then we need to embarrass Samford. We need to beat them so badly, they consider closing their football program. Then we need to beat A&M. See what I mean? It's always going to be the next one. Because we just don't know what to expect from this team. We hope it will be better. Some people are trying to argue that it _will_ be better. But they have to prove it every week. So right now the next game is Miami. That makes it the most important.
I agree kentucky is the bellwether game, but to me UCF is the most important for our morale/psyche. Then for napiers future it would be fsu if we go in to it 6-5 or higher.
Ali one thing to keep in mind, college football is way different now with NIL than it was when we dominated the normal teams we do. All it takes is money to have a good team… Miami game and Kentucky are the biggest must wins.
Miami, Tennessee, and Kentucky to me are the 3 most important games on the schedule with Miami being the most important by a long country mile. Beat Miami and you got momentum. Beat Tennessee in Knoxville that's huge. Snap the streak against Kentucky and now we're rolling.
What do you think happens if UF goes 6-6, but manages to beat Miami, UCF, and FSU? Does Billy keep his job? Will this give him a leg-up in in-state recruiting?
It would be a very hard to sell to coaching candidates if beating your three in state power five opponents and being bowl eligible with this schedule is not good enough to retain your job
@@uffootball In this scenario, the most likely outcome would be for UF to win its first 5 games and then go on a 6 game losing streak before taking down the Noles. Seems like the fan base (and pundits) would be calling for Napier's head by the LSU game. I'm just wondering if cooler heads would prevail.
I think the Kentucky game is. They are a team we used to dominate and now we have lost to several times in a row. We play them every year and not just occasionally like the Miami game this year. If we can’t find a way to get back to where we were against our SEC opponents it doesn’t really matter if we happen to beat a team like Miami or UCF.
Totally agree about Miami. It completely sets the tone. If the Gators can't beat Miami, then there are a lot of other teams on the schedule they won't beat. If they beat Miami, then there is still hope for a good season. It means at minimum the Gators should meet expectations and says we have a shot of exceeding expectations. If we lose to Kentucky, it's either one of two things. Most likely it means that we already have a couple of losses on our record. Which in that case, bye bye Billy. However, if we go into the Kentucky game undefeated, we can still count that loss after a big win over Tennessee as a letdown game. That kind of loss is so cliché and happens all the time. If you had beaten all teams before Kentucky, I don't think a loss at Kentucky is going to change your outlook on the rest of the season. I mean you aren't going to like it but it's no predictor of the rest of the season at that point.
Every game up to Georgia is the most important. The reason is that it's either teams we should beat (i.e., dont pull another vanderbilt) or teams that we've either lost to the past few years and shouldn't again (Kentucky) or teams we've beaten the past few years and should continue beating (Tennessee).
I remember when teams used to dread seeing UF on their schedule instead of UF (and their fans) complaining about having a tough schedule. This schedule is really just a dose of reality for life in the new, expanded SEC. There are NO more "easy" schedules. I've preached sticking with Napier for 4 or 5 years to get off of the coaching carousel. But if we don't think Napier has what it takes to coach and motivate the Gators this year - or any year - to winning seasons, then he's not the right guy for the program.
If we had a team that could challenge for the SEC title, then I’d say “yes: gotta win those SEC games”….the in-state rivals are less important. This year, I think for in-state recruiting, we need to win the 1st game and last game.
We can make arguments about Miami, Kentucky etc but I think Texas A&M will be the tell on the Gators season. They have a first year head coach but plenty of talent and it's the first SEC game of the year. We get them early in the season which might be a good thing because I think TAM will get better as the year goes on. Miami is in year 3 but their record has been far better than Florida's and they've been projected as a possible ACC champion so a loss there wouldn't wreck the program and may even be expected. As far as momentum goes, it didn't work out that way when we beat Utah so I question it's importance. If we can't beat TAM at home we're in trouble. To me, the TAM game is the most important of the season and of the first 6 games, it will be the gauge on how well Florida will eventually be.
We absolutely cant lose to Miami at home to open the season. So it may not be the most important, but its close. Miami is a very winnable game like she said its gonna get harder as the season progresses to get wins.
For Napier, the next game will always be the most important game. He doesnt have the luxury to lose games anymore. No single game matters anymore because, well...2 losing seasons in a row. Once the Miami game is over nobody is going to remember it. What happened last season against a specific team doesnt matter anymore either. Signature wins are meaningless in year 3 after going 5-7 and 6-7.
I agree with you and Finebaum. Beat Miami and it's possible we go into Knoxville 5-0. Lose to Miami and I don't see this team winning more than 3 or 4 games. And of course we have to beat Kentucky. Napier won't lose his job for losing to Georgia and Texas. But he definitely could for losing to Kentucky (As well as A&M and Mississippi State).
To start strong is real important. Beat Miami and show grit and rhythm will go a long way. However every game will have to be played strong with no mistakes and with alot of passion. Can't be pushed around and do dumb mistakes. Kentucky needs to be a win. Ucf needs to be a win. Like to have LSU a win. Haven't won since 2018. Ole Miss will be difficult. Georgia and Texas very difficult. I'd like to think can win at FSU if we have the momentum playing well. I still like 7 to 8 wins with possible 9. Can't win 5 or even 6 and say it successful. If you win 7 or 8 with schedule you have to feel real good. Feel you have a good team.
It’s all relative. I expect UF to beat UM, Samford, aTm, MS, UCF, Kentucky and FSU. Therefore, I don’t expect to compete to be in SEC Championship game so that slightly diminishes the high seat of any SEC game. We can win the state and for recruiting I would rather be 7-5 as state champs this year than 7-5 an additional better SEC win. So it’s it’s a signature rd win against FSU or an opening home win against UM. Honestly FSU is the better win but most likely Napier fate will be decided before FSU, so for that reason and all it entails. Beating the Canes by 17 is the most important game and the positive vibes that go with it! The great part about this season is it truly is a game by game season. Maybe incorrectly we look past Samford, but every game is going to feel like the most important game of the season and I’m not talking about a catch phrase way.
Obviously Miami is HUGE but I don’t think it’s Miami for most important. I don’t think the first game of the season will have much bearing on the remainder of the season. Remember Napiers first game ever? Beats UTAH at home…. Everyone thinks they have something… then fall FLAT on their face vs Kentucky… looks CLUELESS. What’s more probable? Napier miraculously changes his ways & they play consistently? Or they continue to be an extremely up and down team. Most important game is UCF for only one reason… he HAS to win that one. If he doesn’t… Napier is toast.
I see your point about Florida but you don't mention that Gainesville has no beaches Babes and the nightlife that Miami has. Don't think it's all about wins and losses and yes Miami has Five National Titles six if you count the one that they gave to Ohio State in 2002. How many does Florida have?
Year 1, Billy had 9 months to prep for a Utah team that was waaaay better than our Gators. He has 9 months to really get in the weeds and game plan for this game….I agree, recruiting etc…PF is a Gators hater but he is right…..I just threw up in my mouth….
I seldom agree with F'Baum, in this rare instance I do. It will say much about the prospects for a "successful" season, one way or the other. Win this one and the narrative changes course in a hurry. Of course, a loss will ignite a fire storm in a segment of the fanbase. I agree with UK being a must win too.
Here's the tiebreaker between UK and Miami (FL), Ali... In no universe should Florida lose to Kentucky. And I'm not taking anything away from Stoops. Hell of a coach, and he's done an incredible job there. But UF is one of the best public universities in the country, we have probably 3x the facilities UK does, and we have better recruiting, historically. And while Shelton loves to bag on Miami (FL), the truth is: at one time, they were literally one of the best teams the sport has ever seen (2001). NO ONE will EVER say that about Kentucky. The bottom line with where UF is right now is this: beat the teams you should beat. Stop talking about beating UGA or Texas or Alabama. Start beating UK and UCF and Arkansas. Oh, and by the way... Miami (FL) was actually way, way better than their record suggested last year. People talking all this mess about how maybe Cam Ward is overhyped? Apparently, those people conveniently forgot that we lost to BRYSON BARNES-led Utah last year. Beat. The teams. You should beat. Defense: make a play. Beat Kentucky. Aidan Mizell. That's the mantra for 2024.
The biggest game of the year will change each week. But for now, Pawl is exactly right. Miami is the biggest game of the year because they are the barometer for this seasons success. If we can’t beat Miami how are we going to beat any of the SEC teams on our schedule this year?
The Gators are on a five game losing streak and need to right the ship. The Miami game is the most important. If they lose the game it will set up the season for a repeat of 2023 which is unacceptable.
MIAMI....Hands Down...First Game of the Season. Vs a strong program. Yeah, they have not been a Natty contender for years. But no Natty of the past 10 years would be inclined to take a game vs UM, lightly. Ever.
We have a good chance of beating everyone except GA and Texas. Would obviously want to win all of them, but GA and Texas are out of reach at this point and time
Georgia, It's always Georgia. It always has been and always will be. There is very little chance they beat Georgia, but if they do anything else that may happen can be forgiven. Miami is not an SEC team. If they lose to Miami and beat Georgia, the Miami loss will hardly be remembered. If they beat Miami and get clobbered by Georgia, the Miami victory will hardly be remembered.
Losing to Samford & Son after Miami trounces you, would be the best and worst. The loss bad, but it would put you out of your seasons misery. Everyone would understand throwing in the towel, like FSU did in the Orange Bowl.
You are 100% right. It’s Miami.
Miami Hurricanes at the Swamp is the Most Important ! Gotta start Strong ! 💪
It would be even better if the reptiles would play Miami in Miami once in awhile. Props to FSU they played Miami anywhere anytime.
Miami is the tone setter for how this season is going to go. There’s no time to hide anything. Stars gotta make the plays, crowd has to be rockin, coaches have to be organized and ready to make adjustments. AND TACKLE, assignment football, and if we give Mertz time, and if we open the holes for Montrell, and feed Badger & Tre, we’ll be fine.
Tackle and let baugh get some carries
@@AngelaJohnson-jc9uo I can see that. As long as he protect that pill we good.
I really hope that we don’t have bad game weather, but if it rains that can also play to our advantage.
There will be a lot of drama around Georgia game considering the Rashada lawsuit against Napier and Etienne transferring to Georgia. I think there will be a lot of emotion and animosity. Looking for another play like when Brandon Spikes leveled Knowshon Moreno!
The most important game is always the next game! 😏. GO GATORS!!!
Absoflippinlutely!!!
Yep! Every game seems like we're playing a rival. By the time we hit November to play those CrimiNOLES, the hype is mediocre. Still relevant, still a rivalry, but mediocre. Especially if half our team is hurt by that time. Due to playing in a real conference, not the Atlantic Cupcake Conference...😂
To Ali's point about recruiting, beating Miami would be a nice feather in the cap, but it wouldn't be the biggest feather.
What would REALLY be nice is beating all three in the state. If Napier can pull that off, the recruiting gets a massive push and the potential bragging rights the UF faithful would have the following year is insane
Yep, until we have a team that could challenge for an SEC title, let’s beat the in-state rivals to solidify in-state recruiting.
3 games Napier absolutely can't lose. The home games against Miami, KY and UCF.
Yes if he lose to stoops and Kentucky again !!!! I want him gone
I agree, it’s Miami. If we lose then UCF. If we can’t beat UCF I don’t think I’ll be able to watch another game all season.
We can recover from a loss to Miami. Difficult to recover from a loss to UCF.
Coach won't recover...
I believe the Tennessee game is the most important SEC game for Florida. If you beat Tennessee in back-to-back years when the Vols are playing their best stretch of football since the Fulmer era, especially this year on the road, that will be a big confidence boost for Florida on the road against Texas and Florida State
6:52
I was 50/50 about the Miami game being the most important game overall, but the more I listen to UF football pundits, the more I'm starting to agree
Kentucky really starting to bother me. I want Kentucky they fans really think they are something nowadays 😂
No question it is Miami. It is the first game and the result of this game has the most potential to set the tone for the remainder of the season. However, after Miami, the next game always becomes the most important.
I completely agree with your take on Kentucky although my favorite team to beat besides Georgia maybe? Is LSU!
I think the Miami game will be a good measuring stick for the Gators to see if the program has made any progress, but I don't think it's the most important game of the season. I agree with de la Torre, the SEC opponents are way more important. The Miami game is only as important as it's the next game on the schedule, and the next game should always be the most important to date. Go Gators! 🐊🏈
Napier needs to beat us in game 1 or yall are going to get crucified during the season. She thinks Napier and Cristobal are in the same boat. Mario contract is 10 years
Gators gotta get those 3 Wins & go from there ! Miami, Samford & Kentucky !
All games are important for Napier, but the opener, no matter who they play, is always the MOST important game of the season. Especially if it's a home game.
Texas A&M is the biggest sleeper need to win game. If he can’t beat a first year head coach at home then that’s a problem. And it’s early in the season.
As a fan from the 80’s it’s Miami. There was simply no other program that grated on me more than Miami. We don’t get many chances these days and it’s important we simply show up and play our best.
Same here. I would rather them beat Miami than any other team.
I love your channel go go gators
Paul is 100% correct.
I agree that Miami is the most important, but for a different reason. It’s less about the W-L record and more about the damaged team psyche if they lose to Miami. CBN has done a great job with building culture and confidence this off-season. A game one loss would be devastating whereas a win would be a tremendous boost of validation.
Absolutely love all of the Florida gators programs and the school campus life and all that good stuff but just wanted to give you a compliment. I think you’re awesome and amazing. Keep doing a great job and your husband or boyfriend is the absolute luckiest person go gators in all kinds of weather.
The good part of UF's schedule is if we lose to UM there are 7 other top 25 teams we can upset if Lagway and the team improves. "Improve and upset" could still make bowl. In past 1st game losses got forgotten IF upset top teams later.
Miami and UCF are both important for Gator Nation. Of course UK and UT are, but if we lose to UM and UCF, we become the “worst” in the state of legendary recruits.
From a Cane perspective, UF played 3 top ten teams last season, 6 total ranked teams. At Utah was a no win for UF, period. Looking at UF playing UCF, FSU and Miami out of conference. Balls. Our Canes have back to back 3-5 ACC records. If Napier's seat is hot, then Mario's should be surface of the sun ☀️ hot. This game is HUGE for UM. Of course, I was there in 2013 when we beat UF and it meant nothing that season. This would be extremely important for UF to win this game for recruiting, protecting the homefield and mindset going forward.
Good discussion, BTW
We will see if UM's new transfer QB and center can handle the NOISE IN THE SWAMP. I expect communication issues for UM that could be critical for them.
The most important game is the next one. Yeah, we beat Utah, which would be similar to beating Miami, and it was a great week to be a Gator. But then the very next week we didn't show up for Kentucky and got beat. So all that good will from the Utah win was waning. Then we nearly lost to South Florida which killed any remaining good will from the Utah win. So, yeah, it's the next game that's the most important. If we beat Miami, everyone will be hyped like we were with the Utah win. Then we need to embarrass Samford. We need to beat them so badly, they consider closing their football program. Then we need to beat A&M. See what I mean? It's always going to be the next one. Because we just don't know what to expect from this team. We hope it will be better. Some people are trying to argue that it _will_ be better. But they have to prove it every week. So right now the next game is Miami. That makes it the most important.
Totally agree. We'll be in The Swamp for the opener, and again when LSU comes to Gainesville. Go Gators! 🐊
If they beat Miami it sets the tone for the year and that is crucial
Top 3 most important are Miami, UCF and Kentucky
I agree kentucky is the bellwether game, but to me UCF is the most important for our morale/psyche. Then for napiers future it would be fsu if we go in to it 6-5 or higher.
Ali one thing to keep in mind, college football is way different now with NIL than it was when we dominated the normal teams we do. All it takes is money to have a good team… Miami game and Kentucky are the biggest must wins.
So many critical games but I also lean towards the opener. I’m sure after we beat Miami we’ll have a new most critical game
It’s Miami because it’s the first game against an instate rival so many bragging rights at hand
Miami, Tennessee, and Kentucky to me are the 3 most important games on the schedule with Miami being the most important by a long country mile. Beat Miami and you got momentum. Beat Tennessee in Knoxville that's huge. Snap the streak against Kentucky and now we're rolling.
What do you think happens if UF goes 6-6, but manages to beat Miami, UCF, and FSU? Does Billy keep his job? Will this give him a leg-up in in-state recruiting?
Yes to both questions.
It would be a very hard to sell to coaching candidates if beating your three in state power five opponents and being bowl eligible with this schedule is not good enough to retain your job
@@uffootball In this scenario, the most likely outcome would be for UF to win its first 5 games and then go on a 6 game losing streak before taking down the Noles. Seems like the fan base (and pundits) would be calling for Napier's head by the LSU game. I'm just wondering if cooler heads would prevail.
I think the Kentucky game is. They are a team we used to dominate and now we have lost to several times in a row. We play them every year and not just occasionally like the Miami game this year. If we can’t find a way to get back to where we were against our SEC opponents it doesn’t really matter if we happen to beat a team like Miami or UCF.
Totally agree about Miami. It completely sets the tone. If the Gators can't beat Miami, then there are a lot of other teams on the schedule they won't beat. If they beat Miami, then there is still hope for a good season. It means at minimum the Gators should meet expectations and says we have a shot of exceeding expectations. If we lose to Kentucky, it's either one of two things. Most likely it means that we already have a couple of losses on our record. Which in that case, bye bye Billy. However, if we go into the Kentucky game undefeated, we can still count that loss after a big win over Tennessee as a letdown game. That kind of loss is so cliché and happens all the time. If you had beaten all teams before Kentucky, I don't think a loss at Kentucky is going to change your outlook on the rest of the season. I mean you aren't going to like it but it's no predictor of the rest of the season at that point.
We can absolutely win the games we need to. I feel good about this season
The most important game of the season is the bowl game. Not so much that they win it, but that it happens
Every game up to Georgia is the most important. The reason is that it's either teams we should beat (i.e., dont pull another vanderbilt) or teams that we've either lost to the past few years and shouldn't again (Kentucky) or teams we've beaten the past few years and should continue beating (Tennessee).
I remember when teams used to dread seeing UF on their schedule instead of UF (and their fans) complaining about having a tough schedule.
This schedule is really just a dose of reality for life in the new, expanded SEC. There are NO more "easy" schedules.
I've preached sticking with Napier for 4 or 5 years to get off of the coaching carousel. But if we don't think Napier has what it takes to coach and motivate the Gators this year - or any year - to winning seasons, then he's not the right guy for the program.
Whatever 😮
We’ve got to appear as a genuine improved team against Miami…no room left for being disjointed
Focus on the canes. Watch film of Cam Ward....struggling against UCLA and Oregon. Its a winnable game...
Miami. Without question.
Miami game is the most important by far!!! And we will win that game by far!! Go gators!! 🐊🐊🐊🐊the next game is always the most important imo
He said one game, not clumping 3 sec games(Tenn, Kent, UGA) into a group.
If we had a team that could challenge for the SEC title, then I’d say “yes: gotta win those SEC games”….the in-state rivals are less important. This year, I think for in-state recruiting, we need to win the 1st game and last game.
We can make arguments about Miami, Kentucky etc but I think Texas A&M will be the tell on the Gators season. They have a first year head coach but plenty of talent and it's the first SEC game of the year. We get them early in the season which might be a good thing because I think TAM will get better as the year goes on. Miami is in year 3 but their record has been far better than Florida's and they've been projected as a possible ACC champion so a loss there wouldn't wreck the program and may even be expected. As far as momentum goes, it didn't work out that way when we beat Utah so I question it's importance. If we can't beat TAM at home we're in trouble. To me, the TAM game is the most important of the season and of the first 6 games, it will be the gauge on how well Florida will eventually be.
We absolutely cant lose to Miami at home to open the season. So it may not be the most important, but its close. Miami is a very winnable game like she said its gonna get harder as the season progresses to get wins.
For Napier, the next game will always be the most important game. He doesnt have the luxury to lose games anymore. No single game matters anymore because, well...2 losing seasons in a row. Once the Miami game is over nobody is going to remember it. What happened last season against a specific team doesnt matter anymore either. Signature wins are meaningless in year 3 after going 5-7 and 6-7.
We’re coming in and making it Canesville. Remember, even Gatorade sweats Green and Orange. 💚🧡🙌🏽😂
Yall don’t fill your own stadium- why would you think you could fill ours?
Yer gonna get tossed down the steps😊
I agree with you and Finebaum. Beat Miami and it's possible we go into Knoxville 5-0. Lose to Miami and I don't see this team winning more than 3 or 4 games. And of course we have to beat Kentucky. Napier won't lose his job for losing to Georgia and Texas. But he definitely could for losing to Kentucky (As well as A&M and Mississippi State).
To start strong is real important. Beat Miami and show grit and rhythm will go a long way. However every game will have to be played strong with no mistakes and with alot of passion. Can't be pushed around and do dumb mistakes. Kentucky needs to be a win. Ucf needs to be a win. Like to have LSU a win. Haven't won since 2018. Ole Miss will be difficult. Georgia and Texas very difficult. I'd like to think can win at FSU if we have the momentum playing well. I still like 7 to 8 wins with possible 9. Can't win 5 or even 6 and say it successful. If you win 7 or 8 with schedule you have to feel real good. Feel you have a good team.
Kentucky game is the most important for Napier.
It’s all relative. I expect UF to beat UM, Samford, aTm, MS, UCF, Kentucky and FSU. Therefore, I don’t expect to compete to be in SEC Championship game so that slightly diminishes the high seat of any SEC game. We can win the state and for recruiting I would rather be 7-5 as state champs this year than 7-5 an additional better SEC win. So it’s it’s a signature rd win against FSU or an opening home win against UM. Honestly FSU is the better win but most likely Napier fate will be decided before FSU, so for that reason and all it entails. Beating the Canes by 17 is the most important game and the positive vibes that go with it!
The great part about this season is it truly is a game by game season. Maybe incorrectly we look past Samford, but every game is going to feel like the most important game of the season and I’m not talking about a catch phrase way.
I agree wit' Paul 1000%, beat Miami and come out the gate swinging!
Obviously Miami is HUGE but I don’t think it’s Miami for most important. I don’t think the first game of the season will have much bearing on the remainder of the season. Remember Napiers first game ever? Beats UTAH at home…. Everyone thinks they have something… then fall FLAT on their face vs Kentucky… looks CLUELESS. What’s more probable? Napier miraculously changes his ways & they play consistently? Or they continue to be an extremely up and down team.
Most important game is UCF for only one reason… he HAS to win that one. If he doesn’t… Napier is toast.
It really doesn't matter. It turns out Napier can't recruit and/or we don't have enough money.
That Kentucky game is our Homecoming Game….so “have” to win to appease the alums!
I absolutely disagree with you. We do expect to be LSU every year. It's always a close game.
I want to beat LSU every year. If LSU beats UF this year, it will not be the straw that breaks the camel’s back.
@uffootball I live in Baton rouge. It will break my camel's back🤣
I see your point about Florida but you don't mention that Gainesville has no beaches Babes and the nightlife that Miami has. Don't think it's all about wins and losses and yes Miami has Five National Titles six if you count the one that they gave to Ohio State in 2002. How many does Florida have?
Year 1, Billy had 9 months to prep for a Utah team that was waaaay better than our Gators. He has 9 months to really get in the weeds and game plan for this game….I agree, recruiting etc…PF is a Gators hater but he is right…..I just threw up in my mouth….
Ali-Gator!!!!!
I seldom agree with F'Baum, in this rare instance I do. It will say much about the prospects for a "successful" season, one way or the other. Win this one and the narrative changes course in a hurry. Of course, a loss will ignite a fire storm in a segment of the fanbase. I agree with UK being a must win too.
Schedule makers always hate Florida teams..they try to set us up for failure every year
The offensive line roster right now
Here's the tiebreaker between UK and Miami (FL), Ali...
In no universe should Florida lose to Kentucky.
And I'm not taking anything away from Stoops. Hell of a coach, and he's done an incredible job there.
But UF is one of the best public universities in the country, we have probably 3x the facilities UK does, and we have better recruiting, historically.
And while Shelton loves to bag on Miami (FL), the truth is: at one time, they were literally one of the best teams the sport has ever seen (2001). NO ONE will EVER say that about Kentucky.
The bottom line with where UF is right now is this: beat the teams you should beat. Stop talking about beating UGA or Texas or Alabama. Start beating UK and UCF and Arkansas.
Oh, and by the way...
Miami (FL) was actually way, way better than their record suggested last year.
People talking all this mess about how maybe Cam Ward is overhyped? Apparently, those people conveniently forgot that we lost to BRYSON BARNES-led Utah last year.
Beat.
The teams.
You should beat.
Defense: make a play.
Beat Kentucky.
Aidan Mizell.
That's the mantra for 2024.
If your coach can't beat Kintucky, then every schedule is hard.
Gators had better play like , Coach Napier , says, PLAY LIKE GATORS!!!!!!!
The biggest game of the year will change each week. But for now, Pawl is exactly right. Miami is the biggest game of the year because they are the barometer for this seasons success. If we can’t beat Miami how are we going to beat any of the SEC teams on our schedule this year?
Miami Hurricanes. I think it could lead to a positive start that could carry to the other 3 games.
Ali looks like my daughters twin and my wife from our youth.Its uncann yhow much
The Gators are on a five game losing streak and need to right the ship. The Miami game is the most important. If they lose the game it will set up the season for a repeat of 2023 which is unacceptable.
We finish below 500 this year it's over for Napier....or should be.
Dj Lagway please.
MIAMI....Hands Down...First Game of the Season. Vs a strong program. Yeah, they have not been a Natty contender for years. But no Natty of the past 10 years would be inclined to take a game vs UM, lightly. Ever.
Gotta beat the Canes! …. Then the next one, then the next one, etc becomes the most important.
why should we believe tennesse and texas and florida state are better look at what they lost too
Gators are going to boat race Miami. This game will be decided before halftime.
LMFAO you’re so delusional
1 game at a time, don’t over think it.
FSU is must win. Miami is must not lose. Kentucky is biggest of the season.
It's UCF. Napier probably gets fired if he loses to them
And definitely Kentucky we need to stop this nonsense losing streak
Bill we’ll be out by October 😂😂😂
We have a good chance of beating everyone except GA and Texas. Would obviously want to win all of them, but GA and Texas are out of reach at this point and time
It's not miami it's the Georgia game. They could lose to miami and still win the SEC East.
It's always the next game... so.right now it's Miami
Georgia, It's always Georgia. It always has been and always will be. There is very little chance they beat Georgia, but if they do anything else that may happen can be forgiven. Miami is not an SEC team. If they lose to Miami and beat Georgia, the Miami loss will hardly be remembered. If they beat Miami and get clobbered by Georgia, the Miami victory will hardly be remembered.
Losing to Samford & Son after Miami trounces you, would be the best and worst. The loss bad, but it would put you out of your seasons misery. Everyone would understand throwing in the towel, like FSU did in the Orange Bowl.
Funniest thing I've heard in a long time. Samford and son! 😂
Miami Tn ky ga and Fsu you HAVE TO start strong and FINISH STRONGER he's just flat out lost the last half of each season
They lost to Missouri last year; every game is gonna be a struggle😂
the first one
If UF go 1-11 but beat FSU it's a winning season!
Uh no
Unless a great player or players from Tennessee get(s) injured.... Vols AT Home- beat Gators in a Revenge Game from last year.
Paul Finebaum is no expert.
You a lie
Come on sports fans. What’s always the most important play of the game? The next one!
It's not an either or season. He must have a winning record but beat most of our rivals.
Only 64 days folks
Ali, you are a PERFECT looking woman.
If we lose to Miami... BN doesn't survive the season.