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Billy Napier Put on Hot Seat By CFB Fans After Mertz, Florida Lose vs. Texas A&M

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Billy Napier's search for his first winning season at Florida is off to a rocky start in 2024.

Florida lost 33-20 to Texas A&M on Saturday, dropping the Gators' record to 1-2 and frustrating fans watching the third-year head coach.

The loss especially stung for Florida after Texas A&M entered the contest with redshirt freshman Marcel Reed starting in place of injured quarterback Conner Weigman.

After allowing a field goal on the game's opening drive, the Gators fell into a 20-point first-half deficit before intercepting the Aggies on the final play of the second quarter.