No one can deny Florida’s improvement this season — not even coach Billy Napier’s most ardent critics. The Gators (4-4, 2-3 Southeastern Conference) have made strides since lopsided losses to Miami ...

But on Oct. 13, Florida lost Mertz to the season after he tore his ACL against Tennessee, turning the job over to Lagway. Then, last Saturday against Georgia, Lagway was carted off the field with a ...