Jon Sumrall leads Florida to victory as Billy Napier faces criticism
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 3:52 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026

The Florida Gators, under new head coach Jon Sumrall, achieved a significant 52-28 victory over No. 4 Ole Miss, improving to 4-0 this season. This win comes as former Gators tight end Keon Zipperer publicly criticized Billy Napier, expressing disappointment at how the previous coach mishandled talent during his tenure. Zipperer's comments echoed the frustration among fans regarding Napier's lack of success, which included a record of 22-23 over four seasons without a single top-10 ranking. Sumrall's leadership has transformed the Gators’ approach, highlighting a cultural shift that has seen the team scoring at least 40 points in each game this season. Florida's recent success puts them at No. 8 in the AP Poll, marking a return to prominence after years of underperformance.
- •Florida defeats Ole Miss 52-28, moving to 4-0 on the season.
- •Jon Sumrall's approach contrasts sharply with Billy Napier's tenure.
- •Keon Zipperer criticizes Napier for talent management issues.
- •Florida ranks No. 8 in the AP Poll, their highest ranking in years.
- •Gators score at least 40 points in each of their first four games.
- 3:52 AMYahoo Sports — "You Should Be Ashamed": Former Billy Napier-Coached Player Calls Him Out Publicly as Jon Sumrall Achieves What He Couldn't
"Florida fans have every reason to celebrate this morning, but Billy Napier probably does not. After years of watching Florida waste talented rosters and stumble through mediocrity, former Gators tight end Keon Zipperer just said what plenty of fans have been thinking.
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