The Gators clung to a 10-0 lead for much of the game until the Vols rallied to claim a 17-10 lead behind the legs of Dylan Sampson in the 4th quarter. On top of that, Florida quarterback Graham Mertz left the game with an injury in the third quarter and did not return, putting blue-chip freshman DJ Lagway in the spotlight.

It didn’t seem possible a month ago, but next year’s Florida football coach may very well turn out to be this year’s Florida football coach.

Florida football has used the transfer portal to its advantage under coach Billy Napier, while losing other key players