Florida coach Billy Napier’s third season, one expected to be pivotal for the Gators’ future, will be tougher than expected because of the revamped eight-game SEC schedule in 2024 that was announced Wednesday.
The league office did the rebuilding Gators no favors.
Napier’s 2023 squad is expected to improve on consecutive 6-7 seasons but still has a lot of ground to make up in the nation’s toughest football conference. The 2024 slate offers Florida little let-up but also plenty of chances to show strides.