Leading up to the Florida Gators' matchup against Mississippi State, former UF players and college football experts have given their input on the state of the program.

Florida’s ball security has generally been good under Napier. The Gators ranked in the top 25 in fewest turnovers in both of Napier’s first two seasons. His worst season (14 turnovers in 2022) matched the best by his predecessor, Dan Mullen. But only 14 teams have lost more turnovers this season than UF (six).

Tim Tebow understands the pressure that comes with playing or coaching at Florida. Tebow won a Heisman Trophy in 2007. He played on national championship teams in 2006 and 2008. Florida was 48-7 in his four seasons there with Urban Meyer,