GAINESVILLE — Florida’s embattled coach Billy Napier arrived to work Monday still fighting for his job a day after Penn State fired James Franklin .
Napier’s Gators have lost three of four games , the latest a 34-17 decision at Texas A&M to leave the Gators 2-4. Three straight defeats left Penn State 3-3 just seven games since Franklin’s team reached the CFP semifinals.
The sudden move at Penn State reverberated among a frustrated Florida fan base wondering why Napier is still around despite a 21-23 record, including an 0-14 mark against ranked teams away from Gainesville.
But the Gators have lost to three Top 5 teams, and had their chances in each game. Meanwhile, Franklin’s teams fell at 0-4 UCLA with an interim head coach and new offensive coordinator, followed by a 22-21 hom