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  • Transfer Portal: Florida Football Roster Check

    Transfer Portal: Florida Football Roster Check

    Who did Florida target? Who’s still on the roster? Here’s a breakdown of the Gators’ moves this past month:

    The Gators added five players via the winter portal. The most recent was Harrison Bailey, a senior quarterback from Louisville.

    The Gators had some depth issues at the position this past season, and after freshman Deshawn Purdie withdrew his transfer only days after his initial commitment, Florida needed another signal caller. The team found its answer in Bailey, who was solid in his limited minutes for the Cardinals.

    Other players added through the portal include UMass edge rusher Kofi Asare, UCLA wide receiver Michael Sturdivant, Southern Miss cornerback Michael Caraway Jr. and Michigan punter Tommy Doman.

    Thirteen Gators on scholarship entered the transfer portal.

    Sophomore cornerback Ja’Keem Jackson was the top-rated prospect in Florida’s 2023 recruiting class, with the Gators looking to play him in a more significant role in 2024.  However, an undisclosed injury against Samford in Week 2 knocked Jackson out for the rest of the year, leading both parties to agree to move on.

    He entered the portal Dec. 3 and chose the LSU Tigers on Dec. 13.

    LSU poached another Gator in the form of junior edge Jack Pyburn. He only made two starts for Florida in 2024 after suffering a season-ending ACL tear the previous year. He officially committed to LSU on Dec. 17.

    Florida also lost junior defensive end Justus Boone, who committed to Arkansas on Dec. 21 with one season of college eligibility left. A preseason knee injury derailed what would’ve been Boone’s red-shirt sophomore season in 2023, and he played limited minutes in 2024.

    Other transfers include tight ends Arlis Boardingham (Bowling Green) and Gavin Hill (Florida A&M), offensive linemen Christian Williams (Liberty) and Mike Williams (Towson), wide receivers Marcus Burke (UCF) and Andy Jean (Pittsburgh), defensive linemen Kelby Collins (Alabama), Quincy Ivory (Jackson State) and T.J. Searcy (Texas A&M) and linebacker Deuce Spurlock II .

    The Gators also have a couple of players participating in the upcoming All-Star games.

    Senior cornerback and Florida native Jason Marshall Jr., who started and ended his career with the Gators, was named a member of the West team in the 100th East-West Shrine Bowl in AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home of the Dallas Cowboys, at 8 p.m. ET Jan. 30 on the NFL Network. Joining him on Team West is senior offensive lineman Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson.

    Meanwhile, senior running back Montrell Johnson Jr. joined the East team. Johnson Jr. ended with more than 3,000 rushing yards in his career after transferring to Florida from Louisiana.

    Over at the Senior Bowl at University of South Alabama, Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala., (Feb. 1, 2:30 p.m. ET on NFL Network), UF is represented by linebacker Shemar James and punter Jeremy Crawshaw.

    While it’s still far too early to call the shots, there’s seemingly plenty of optimism surrounding the Gators’ chances heading into next season.

    Ten media outlets listed the Gators in their top-25 lists, with Sporting News ranking them as high as 11th.

    Once again, the Gators’ main concern is their tough 2025 schedule. However, if Florida could eke out an 8-5 record in 2024, who’s to say the team couldn’t emerge as a genuine playoff contender in 2025?

  • Liam Coen changed his mind about Jaguars job for 1 big reason

    Liam Coen changed his mind about Jaguars job for 1 big reason

     

     

    Liam Coen did a 180 regarding the Jacksonville Jaguars head coach job. There seems to be a clear reason why.

    Coen was in Jacksonville, Fla., on Thursday working on a deal to become the Jaguars’ head coach. A day earlier, Coen had taken himself out of the running for the job. He reportedly had reached a deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to return as their offensive coordinator.

    The reason for Coen’s apparent change in heart has to do with a change in the front office.

    After being turned down by Coen, the Jags fired general manager Trent Baalke. That led Coen to reconsider the position.

    Though the Jaguars had fired head coach Doug Pederson after their 4-13 season, Baalke had remained in his position as GM. Many people were surprised that Baalke had survived, but Jacksonville’s owners apparently reconsidered matters upon being turned down by Coen.

    Baalke had been with the Jaguars since 2020. He previously served as the San Francisco 49ers’ GM from 2011-2016 and won a power struggle with Jim Harbaugh, who was let go by the team. This time around, it was Baalke being let go.

  • College football expert forecasts the Gators will claim the 2026 National Championship.

    College football expert forecasts the Gators will claim the 2026 National Championship.

    The Florida Gators’ progress in the second half of the 2024 season has raised optimism for the program’s future. While their improvement has been encouraging, one college football analyst has even higher expectations for the Gators.

    CBS Sports college football analyst Emory Hunt believes the Florida Gators should be considered the favorites to win the 2026 College Football National Championship.

    Hunt highlights soon-to-be sophomore quarterback DJ Lagway as a key factor, pointing to his strong performances against top-ranked teams like Ole Miss and LSU as evidence that the young quarterback can lead the Gators past the nation’s elite teams next season.

    In Florida’s 24-17 victory over No.9 Ole Miss, Lagway passed for 180 yards and two touchdowns. During the win over No.22 LSU, Lagway threw for 226 yards, a touchdown, and no interceptions.

    Overall, Lagway totaled 1,915 yards, 12 touchdowns, and nine interceptions in eight starts as a true freshman.

    After a rocky start to the season with a 4-5 record through nine games, the Gators showed a clear change in both effort and attitude. With Lagway leading the charge, they ended the season with a four-game winning streak, capped by a 33-8 win over Tulane in the Gasparilla Bowl.

    Despite a successful history in the 2000s, the Gators have not reached the College Football Playoff since its inception in 2014.

    Florida’s last national championship came in 2009, when they defeated Oklahoma 24-14 in the BCS National Championship Game. Two years earlier, they claimed their first championship of the decade, beating Ohio State 41-14 in the 2007 BCS National Championship Game.

     

  • Ongoing Winning Streaks for Florida Gators.

    Ongoing Winning Streaks for Florida Gators.

    The Florida Gators are currently on several winning streaks across different sports, with one of them spanning several decades.

    The Florida Gators athletic programs continue to maintain some remarkable streaks. Despite having not been dominant in college football for nearly two decades, the Gators have managed to preserve a unique record for over thirty years.

    Since 1988, the Florida Gators have scored in 461 consecutive football games. This record stands as both the longest active streak and the longest in FBS history, surpassing second-place TCU by more than 50 games.

    The Gators have avoided being shut out for 36 years, with the last instance occurring on October 29th, 1988, when they lost 16-0 to Auburn. The streak began under less than ideal circumstances, as Florida’s three-point performance in a 26-3 loss to Georgia marked the start of the historic run.

    While the Gators’ streak is the longest in FBS, the University of Montana holds the record at the Division One level with 463 games. Meanwhile, Mount Union’s Purple Raiders of Division 3 currently hold the all-time collegiate record with over 521 consecutive games without a shutout.

    Though the Gators’ football team holds the record for the longest active streak, the entire athletic program continues to impress with other notable achievements.

    Florida is one of only two programs to have secured a national title in each of the last 15 years. Recently, six Gators sports teams were ranked among the top 10 in their respective sports. Additionally, just a month ago, Florida held the longest active combined win streak at the Division One level across football and men’s basketball.

     

  • Florida football recruiting: QB Harrison Bailey, CB Micheal Caraway Jr. commit from transfer portal

    Florida football recruiting: QB Harrison Bailey, CB Micheal Caraway Jr. commit from transfer portal

     

    Florida football recruiting: QB Harrison Bailey, CB Micheal Caraway Jr. commit from transfer portal

     

    Head coach Billy Napier’s slow methodical approach to the offseason bore some fruit for the Florida Gators over the last few days as three-stars quarterback Harrison Bailey and cornerback Micheal Caraway Jr. committed to join the program through the transfer portal. Their additions — both replacements for prior commitments — make it five incoming transfers for the Gators, which have 17 outgoing at this time.

     

    Bailey will be entering his sixth season of college football having spent the last two at Louisville where he completed 72.7% of his passes for 227 yards and three touchdowns as a reserve in 2024. He played one year at UNLV in 2022 after originally joining Tennessee out of high school in 2020.

     

    Though the well-traveled 23-year-old has never been an entrenched starter at any of his stops, Bailey has proven to be a capable reserve, which is precisely what Florida needed behind sophomore DJ Lagway. A former four-star prospect ranked No. 101 in the nation, Bailey will compete for the backup job with 2025 four-star signee Tramell Jones Jr.

     

    UF previously had Charlotte transfer Deshawn Purdie committed out of the portal; however, Purdie asked for his papers to be rescinded before ultimately signing with Wake Forest where he believes move playing time will be afforded to him.

     

    Caraway will serve as a key depth piece for Florida, which failed in its pursuit of multiple higher-rated secondary players this offseason. Like Bailey, he will have one year of eligibility remaining having played 30 games across three seasons for Southern Mississippi after beginning his career in JUCO at Southwest Community College.

     

    UF previously had UAB transfer Adrian Maddox committed out of the portal; however, Maddox changed his mind two days later and committed to Georgia, presumably after receiving a matching NIL offer.

     

    The Gators hope to add at least one more cornerback before the season begins with eyes on four-star Onis Konanbanny (Columbia, SC), one of the few prospects who have not yet signed with a program in the Class of 2025. Many prognosticators believe Florida will ultimately land the services of the long-time Tennessee commitment.

     

     

  • How Much Should The Bucs Be Willing To Pay Chris Godwin? | Pewter Report

    How Much Should The Bucs Be Willing To Pay Chris Godwin? | Pewter Report

    Bucs Gm Jason Licht And Wrs Mike Evans And Chris Godwin

    By Joshua Queipo

    Jan. 20, 2025

    About the Author: Joshua Queipo

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    Josh Queipo joined the Pewter Report team in 2022, specializing in salary cap analysis and film study. In addition to his official role with the website and podcast, he has an unofficial role as the Pewter Report team’s beaming light of positivity and jokes. A staunch proponent of the forward pass, he is a father to two amazing children and loves sushi, brisket, steak and bacon, though the order changes depending on the day. He graduated from the University of South Florida in 2008 with a degree in finance.

    Bucs wide receiver Chris Godwin represents the biggest pending internal free agent the team has in the 2025 offseason. There seems to be a great deal of mutual interest between him and Tampa Bay on the two sides reuniting for his third NFL contract.

    But what that contract will look like is a fascinating proposition. I want to take you through my process in trying to determine what a fair deal between the two sides will look like.

    Chris Godwin’s Current Three-Year Comps

    In NFL contract negotiations both sides of the negotiating table look to find comparable players who have already signed contracts as a baseline for their offers. When I am projecting, I like to look at the most recent three-year sample size and try and find the most comparable players at the metrics that correlate best with contract history.

    In the wide receiver market those metrics are catches, receiving yards, yards per route run and touchdown catches. Over the past three seasons Chris Godwin has 237 catches, 2,623 yards, 1.89 yards per route run and 10 touchdowns. The three closest receivers in terms of production in a contract year since 2020 are:

    • Bucs Wr Chris Godwin

      Bucs WR Chris Godwin – Photo by: USA Today

      Jarvis Landry (2022) – 207 catches, 2,584 yards, 1.99 yds/rr, 11 touchdowns

    • Cole Beasley (2022) – 231 catches, 2,438 yards, 1.70 yds/rr, 11 touchdowns
    • Jakobi Meyers (2023) – 209 catches, 2,398 yards, 1.87 yds/rr, eight touchdowns

    Those three signed contracts that averaged 2.28% of the salary cap in the year they signed as an average per year salary. If we were to straight apply that to the likely $275 million salary cap in 2025 it would be an APY of just over $6.25 million. The formula’s that I use estimated a range of $11.7 – $13.0 million APY for Godwin.

    Interestingly, all three of those receivers were primarily slot players and Godwin has enjoyed his best seasons playing in the slot. And 62% of Godwin’s snaps last year came in the slot, so he’s sitting at 55% for his career. Meyers is at 51% for his career, while Beasley was at 86% and Landry was at 67.2%, respectively, throughout their careers.

    How Chris Godwin’s Projection Looked Headed Into 2024

    But as we all know, much of Chris Godwin’s production was hampered by his season-ending ankle dislocation in Week 7. Looking at Godwin’s three-season production headed into 2024, and we get elevated numbers of 285 catches, 3,150 yards, 1.85 yds/rr and 10 touchdowns. His three closest comps for that time frame were:

    • Michael Pittman Jr. (2024) – 296 catches, 3,159 yards, 1.79 yds/rr, 14 touchdowns
    • Robert Woods (2020) – 232 catches, 3,134 yards, 2.01 yds/rr, 13 touchdowns
    • D.J. Moore (2022) – 246 catches, 3,525 yards, 2.03 yds/rr, 12 touchdowns

    The average of those three receivers’ APY’s as a percentage of cap in the year signed was just over 9%. Apply that to 2025’s estimated salary cap and you get an APY of about $25 million. My projection had him estimated for exactly that.

    What Could Have Been…

    Follow me down an alternate reality where Chris Godwin never got hurt against the Ravens and kept up his torrid pace for the entire season. He was projected to finish 2024 with 121 catches for 1,399 yards and 12 touchdowns while averaging 2.36 yards/route run. Those numbers would bring his three-year total to 308 catches, 3,446 yards, 1.98 yards/rr and 17 touchdowns. His three closest comps would then be:

    • D.J. Moore (2024) – 252 catches, 3,409 yards, 1.98 yds/rr, 19 touchdowns
    • Allen Robinson II (2021) – 255 catches, 3,151 yards, 1.87 yds/rr, 17 touchdowns
    • Keenan Allen (2020) – 303 catches, 3,788 yards, 2.34 yds/rr, 18 touchdowns

    The average APY of those contracts as a percent of cap is 9.9%. That translates to $27.25 million per year and our projection system had that projection at $30 million.

    Finding The Right Value Given What Has Happened

    Bucs Wr Chris Godwin

    Bucs WR Chris Godwin – Photo by: USA Today

    Unfortunately for Chris Godwin, the injury did occur and absolutely has an impact on his value in free agency in 2025. That $27.25 – $30 million range is off the table completely. The $23-25 million range is possible, but unlikely at this point, especially with Mike Evans making $23 million in 2024.

    The projected number I have settled into for Godwin is $19 million per year. It represents the average of the 2024 projection of $25 million and 2025’s high-end projection of $13 million. That comes out to $19 million per year.

    In terms of length, three years has been the sweet spot that receivers have been trying to get to in deals. Godwin himself went for a three-year deal at $20 million per seasonon his last contract in 2022. And with him entering his age-29 season in 2025, Godwin will want more than a one- or two-year deal.

    And the Bucs won’t want to go to four or more years at this point in his career. So another three-year deal mixes security for Godwin well with flexibility for the team.

    Other Notes

    Bucs Wr Chris Godwin

    Bucs WR Chris Godwin – Photo by: USA Today

    The Bucs could save some cap space if they are able to re-sign Chris Godwin before February 20. That is the date his current contract voids and his 2026 and 2027 void money accelerates into the 2025 cap. But this doesn’t make an extension a foregone conclusion – and certainly not by that date.

    The Bucs have shown they will not let a deadline coerce them into a hastily negotiated deal. And the team has plenty of other maneuvers it can make to create cap space to where they don’t have to rely on a Godwin extension.

    It should also be mentioned that there is an infinitesimal chance that they use the franchise tag on Godwin. While the general tag for wide receivers is around $25.7 million, the Bucs have already tagged Godwin twice before, first in 2021 and then again in 2022.

    The NFL/NFLPA collective bargaining agreement requires that a player tagged three times be paid either 120% of the average of the Top 5 salaries at the position ($32,200,500), 144% of the player’s previous salary ($28,800,000) or the average of the Top 5 salaries for the highest paid position in the league (QB, $55,620,000). Those are cost prohibitive for Tampa Bay, so don’t expect Godwin to get the franchise tag in 2025 as it would clog the team’s salary cap with such a huge cap number on the books at the start of free agency.

    Projections Should Be Treated As Ranges

    Look elsewhere and you will see other values for what Chris Godwin will sign for. I have him at $19 million APY. Pro Football Focus has him at $20 million. Spotrac has him at $22.5 million.

    I am obviously low man on the totem pole, but between my valuation and the high end of Spotrac you get a solid range. Various factors will determine where within that range the final number falls, including guarantees and cash flow.

    Hopefully, this has given you a glimpse into how these valuations work and it will be interesting to see what Godwin ultimately can command in free agency if he gets there – or how much he re-signs for with Tampa Bay before free agency begins.

    Pewter Pulse: Will Chris Godwin Be Back WITH THE BUCS IN 2025?

  • Former Florida, Alabama DB DJ Douglas announces decision on NFL Draft

    Former Florida, Alabama DB DJ Douglas announces decision on NFL Draft

    Former Florida and Alabama defensive back DJ Douglas announced his decision to enter the 2025 NFL Draft on Saturday.

    Douglas played in all 13 games with the Gators in 2024 and collected 23 tackles and 1 fumble recovery. The DB saw most of his time on special teams as a reserve after transferring to Florida ahead of the 2024 campaign.

    The defender released a statement detailing his decision on Saturday night.

    “Thank you Father God, it’s just a blessing to be here,” Douglas captioned his post.

    The Alabama native thanked God, his family and friends, his teammates, and his coaches in the letter.

    “After prayer and reflection, I am excited to announce that I will be declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft,” Douglas ended the letter.

    Douglas initially started his college career at Alabama. The DB earned a redshirt in 2019 and played in just 1 game for the Crimson Tide in 2020. After 2020, the DB transferred to Tulane where he’d spend the next 3 seasons.

    2023 was Douglas’ best season at Tulane. In that season, Douglas racked up 54 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 3 interceptions, and 2 pass deflections. Overall, Douglas collected 80 tackles, 1 TFL, 4 INTs, and 3 pass deflections in 37 games with the Green Wave.

    Before college, Douglas was rated as a 0-star recruit out of Thompson High School in Alabaster, AL. The DB chose to walk on at Alabama over offers from Alabama State and Tuskegee. To go from a walk-on to declaring for the NFL Draft is an impressive accomplishment, regardless of what happens next.

    Bryce Lazenby

  • 1 non-Jimmy Butler player the Heat should move by the trade deadline

    1 non-Jimmy Butler player the Heat should move by the trade deadline

     

    With all things Jimmy Butler in the NBA world right now, the Miami Heat still have roster problems. Terry Rozier has struggled this season. There is no other way to describe it. Miami needs to figure out the Rozier situation, at least for this season.

    Miami acquired Rozier last season for Kyle Lowry and a first-round pick. Lowry’s time in Miami ran its course. The idea was to bring in a scoring guard who could add a punch to Miami’s offense. Last season, Rozier added that scoring punch that Miami needed. Unfortunately for Rozier, he suffered a neck injury that ended his season. Moving forward to this season, Rozier was back into the starting lineup, hoping he and Tyler Herro would be a dynamic backcourt.

    That wasn’t the case for Rozier in the starting lineup. Rozier struggled with his shot, and his selection wasn’t good either. By nature, Rozier is a tough shotmaker. But it’s hard to keep putting the ball in Rozier’s hands when the shots aren’t going in as much. Defensibly, Rozier has struggled, too. Being a more undersized guard, Rozier gets attacked.

    Rozier gets caught in a bad place defending more prominent players. Rozier is a good rebounder for his size. That is the only bright spot he is bringing to the team. Rozier did get sent to the bench, and there was a slight improvement in his game when he came off the bench, with Butler’s situation in Miami. Miami needed an offensive bunch. Herro has been Miami’s best player on offense, with teams focusing on Herro more than usual.

    The idea was to have another ball handler/soccer in the backcourt to help Herro. It’s been the opposite; Rozier has taken 53 threes over the past few games and has only made seven. Rozier has always been a streaky shooter, but this has been a rough patch. Rozier can get to the rim at a reasonable rate, but he has a hard time scoring at the rim due to his size.

    It will be hard to move with Rozier, who has two years on his contract—having said that Miami should look to move Rozier. Miami gave up a first-round pick for Rozier, and it is safe to say Miami won’t be getting a first-round pick back if they were to move Rozier.

    If Miami can get a guard back on an experienced contract, that would be a move worth making. I have written before that Miami should look to acquire Washington Wizards Malcolm Brogdon. Brogdon is on an expiring contract and can fill a role for Miami. Brogdon can set up an offense and doesn’t need the ball in his hands to have an impact. Brogdon’s defensive performance is a slight upgrade over Rozier’s. Brogdon was a good defender early in his career.

    But at this point in his career, he is still an upgrade over Rozier. If Miami could trade for Lonzo Ball, that would be perfect. Ball is what Miami needs at a point guard. Ball is a table setter who looks to get his teammates involved. Ball is a good shooter and is a good defender. Rozier is doing more harm than good for Miami. If Miami can move Rozier without giving up a draft pick or a promising young player, they should look to do it. Even if Rozier can’t be moved by the deadline, then Rozier will be an expiring contract ( 26 million) that would be easier to move in the off-season.

  • Florida football spring game set for April 12 at The Swamp

    Florida football spring game set for April 12 at The Swamp

    Football The Florida football team’s spring game is scheduled on April 12 at The Swamp. Kevin BrockwayKevin Brockway, Sun of Gainsville Play Full Screen Unmute According to the announcement, Florida football’s yearly spring game will be played at The Swamp on April 12 at 1 p.m. It’s free to enter. At a later time, further information about the game will be released, including information regarding broadcast and streaming options and fan activities. Under head coach Billy Napier, who has been 19-19 in three seasons, the Florida Gators (7-5) ended the regular season on a four-game winning streak.

    Florida brings back a number of important players from the 2024 team, like as All-American center Jake Slaughter and rising sophomore quarterback D.J. Lagway. Last season, Lagway started for UF and finished 6-1, passing for 1,915 yards, 12 touchdowns, and nine interceptions.

    Fans of Florida will also have the opportunity to see 20 of the school’s early freshman entrants, who will participate in spring drills, during the game. Jadan Baugh, a freshman running back and early enrollee, had a strong spring game last season, rushing for a game-high 77 yards. The spring game will be one of several sporting events held at Florida over the weekend, including:

    Florida baseball vs. Missouri (Tickets) – 6:30 p.m. – Condron Family Ballpark

    Friday, April 11

    Florida women’s tennis vs. LSU (Free Admission) – 5 p.m. – Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex

    Baseball vs. Missouri (Tickets) – 6:30 p.m. – Condron Family Ballpark

    Saturday, April 12

    Orange & Blue Game, presented by Florida Victorious (Free Admission) – 1 p.m. – Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

    Florida baseball vs. Missouri (Tickets) – 6:30 p.m. – Condron Family Ballpark

    Sunday, April 13

    Women’s Tennis vs. Ole Miss (Free Admission) – 1 p.m. – Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex

  • Florida Football is kicking the tires at a former top 100 QB prospect in the portal

    Florida Football is kicking the tires at a former top 100 QB prospect in the portal

     

    Louisville Cardinals quarterback Harrison Bailey (15) warms up ahead of their game against the Austin Peay Governors on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Ky.

    Louisville Cardinals quarterback Harrison Bailey (15) warms up ahead of their game against the Austin Peay Governors on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville,

    Florida Football is still in need of a veteran backup quarterback now that Deshawn Purdie has decided he doesn’t want to be DJ Lagway’s backup.

     

    Based on a report from Steve Wiltfong, Florida is kicking the tires at a QB who has started in The Swamp in the past.

     

    Florida Football: You Look Familiar

    Wiltfong is reporting that Louisville QB Harrison Bailey is going to “throw for the Florida staff,” and if that goes well, then Billy Napier and crew will bring Bailey in for a visit.

     

    Bailey was a top 100 prospect in the class of 2020 who signed with Tennessee under Jeremy Pruitt. Bailey started against the Gators in 2020 when Florida beat Tennessee 31-19. Bailey was 14 for 21 for 111 yards and one touchdown in that game before he got benched.

     

    Since then, Bailey has had minimal opportunities to play. He hit the portal and wound up at UNLV, where he came off the bench in the season finale to lead the Rebels to a victory over Nevada.

     

    In 2023, he was back in the portal and spent the past two years at Louisville. Beyond mop-up duty, Bailey didn’t take any meaningful snaps with the Cardinals until the Sun Bowl, when he threw three touchdowns to lead Lousiville to a 35-34 victory over Washington.

     

    Bailey is part of the last wave of players who can claim a 6th year due to COVID-19, and Napier and crew are hoping to find someone who can come in and compete for the backup QB spot.

     

    Last year, Florida brought in Clay Millen and Aidan Warner. When Lagway went down, Warner was tapped to be the guy but struggled. On paper both Millen and Warner are back for 2025 along with four-star true freshman Tramell Jones.