Florida has not played well defensively against dual-threat quarterbacks in 2024, or really under Billy Napier in general. Texas A&M and Miami had quarterbacks that were able to routinely move outside the pocket and extend the play with their legs. Cam Ward and Marcel Reed combined for 116 rushing yards and did most of their damage while throwing on the run.
Napier believes the Gators have struggled creating a quality scout team, one that can replicate what opposing offenses are trying to accomplish.
“I would tell you a lot of our conversations this week with players have been about the practice environment relative to habit-building, the intentionality, the focus, in particular, the scout periods,” Napier said on Wednesday.