Sportswriter predicts that Florida Football will be a “PRIME Time” program by 2025

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While the Buffaloes were once a big brand in the conference, only the Sanders name is “name recognition” returning to the familiar ground.

Sanders and his Buffaloes may dominate the conference. They have addressed offensive line issues with players like five-star freshman offensive tackle Jordan Seaton, and added depth as the wide receiver position. Will Sheppard, a four-year player from Vanderbilt will see a lot of action, and defensively, Samuel Okunlola via Pittsburgh and Keaten Wade from Kentucky will be tasked with hunting opposing quarterbacks. The overall production will make the Colorado Buffaloes an immediate contender in the conference, and Sanders a hot commodity with options.

One huge option could be in the SEC. A homecoming of sorts for college and NFL royalty. In Gainesville, at the University of Florida, Sanders would be the superstar name with D-1 credentials to resurrect a fading dynasty in the Gators.

Current head coach Billy Napier received the vote of confidence from Florida AD Scott Stricklin which is often the kiss of death when used to describe a coach’s job security. Napier, who over two seasons has yet to finish above .500, has gone only 6-10 in the SEC and 11-14 overall in Gainesville. His efforts have yielded no higher than fourth place in the SEC East.

Good enough to roll the dice beyond the 2024 season? Gator fans won’t think so. The status quo will not be good enough, neither will a “winning season”. Florida has had Urban Myer, and Steve Spurrier. Heisman Trophy winners and national championships. They have history. They have tradition. Napier doesn’t have the credentials to guide Gator Nation from SEC also-ran to contender. Sanders does

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