Twitter reactions to Florida football’s overtime loss to Arkansas
The Arkansas Razorbacks earned their first-ever victory in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium over the Florida Gators on Saturday — a triumph that also represented their first Southeastern Conference win of the 2023 campaign. The Hogs had lost five of their six games by just one score, but in Week 10, they flipped the script to overcome the Orange and Blue in overtime, 39-36.
Predictably, the loss did not sit well with the fanbase. After two straight seasons finishing with a sub-.500 record — and a third one imminent — the reptiles are getting rowdy as their beloved Orange and Blue continue to fall to depths unseens since the mid-1940s; Florida finished with a losing record from 1945 to 1947.
With that in mind, take a look at a sampling of the Gator Nation’s reactions on Twitter following the Week 10 home loss. Some are taking the defeat better than others, but at the end of the day, we are all still UF fans.
Final score
Final.
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— Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) November 4, 2023
At least the recruits enjoyed the show
Had a great time at the university of Florida🐊 @COACH217ROLAND @coach_bnapier @UF_CoachRaymond #GOGATORS #FA〽️ILY pic.twitter.com/2Od4WWLd7Z
— David Hall (@Davidhall25_) November 4, 2023
The natives are getting restless
Pass the hat Gator Boosters. What's the buyout THIS time? Florida fired better coaches than this AND paid their buyouts. #GoGators
— 🍻🤓Steve – M 🇺🇸⚓🌊🏴☠️🐊 (@GeekPrivateers) November 4, 2023
Is it time for change?
I hope to hell there is some sort of "shake up" at Florida this coming week and not just a shrug off of this unacceptable loss AT HOME! #GoGators
— Fire Napier (@J_T_Johnson77) November 4, 2023
Some are still optimistic
Billy just needs more time to get his guys. Then we can beat these power house 2 win teams. #GoGators
— Kyle (@KyleHenson4) November 4, 2023
Preaching patience
I feel like every time in life when I say to myself “I don’t have the patience for this,”God says “oh yeah? Watch this!”
And that sums up my relationship with Patience & Gators Football.
Man plans. God laughs. #GoGators 🐊💫✨ pic.twitter.com/iGPx9PePKW— Christopher Dyer 🐊🐊🐊 (@CD3Gator) November 5, 2023
Not everyone is getting the patience message
Somebody has to be fired after this nightmare. #GoGators
— Michael (@MikenIke13) November 4, 2023
Will calmer minds prevail?
Y’all down on @coach_bnapier but remember he’s building a program
He didn’t step in to a winning situation
Yes, he probably needs to hire a play calling OC
But he’s recruiting at a high level and the future is bright#GoGators #BleedBlueandOrange
— Zach (@ZachWashburn) November 5, 2023
We say “In All Kinds of Weather” for a reason
We say “In All Kinds of Weather” for a reason
Still Go Gators no matter what🐊 pic.twitter.com/KkRufjh2iW
— Florida Recruiting (@FLRecruits) November 5, 2023
Passion and dedication
Didn't pan out against the Razorbacks, but love the passion and dedication to those who served.#GoGators https://t.co/kJszAeWVMZ
— Tim 🇺🇸 (@GatorTimSports) November 5, 2023
Fire... or no fire?
Hey @ChrisDoering Coach Napier is right about how much the @GatorsFB are learning. They are learning many different ways to lose! FIRE NO FIRE NAPIER! #GoGators
— Steve Matoren (@imaliveoutthere) November 5, 2023
... and some people have lost their minds
I want @Lane_Kiffin as head coach at the University of Florida. #GoGators #GatorNation
— Glen (@its_glennn) November 5, 2023
Another recruiting visit
had a great time in gainesville today!!@_CoachLucas @coach_bnapier @RecruitingVHSFB #GoGators 🐊 pic.twitter.com/Gqi722kQ1r
— Zion Williams (@zionn1kk) November 5, 2023
Former Gator standout weighs in as well
Yo @GatorsFB Saturday was a tough one. All losses are. The process dont change. Gotta keep going. Gotta keep grinding. Block out the noise, get back to work. Always proud of yall distinguished gentleman. Win, lose, or draw. @coach_bnapier keep building the culture. #PERSPECTIVE
— Ben Troupe (@BenTroupe84) November 5, 2023
Don't let the losses get you down
Proof you can touch grass, go hard for the things that matter in life AND be a diehard Gator fan with low tolerance for bad football. Y’all be great and God bless you. Go Gators always🖤🙏🏽🐊🐊 pic.twitter.com/2Xq6QqJbkF
— Jerry Jr. (@JBreezyII) November 5, 2023
More support for Napier
Gator Fans, chill out. This is Coach Napier’s 2nd year. Let him get a couple of his classes in and see where we are at. Do we need an OC yes I agree, do I think we might need to change DC, yes I agree. Let's give the coach 5-6 years. It can't get worse.
— Mike (@mikec1834) November 4, 2023
Some thoughts...
Final thoughts on Napier before enjoying that beautiful extra hour of sleep I’m being gifted tonight. #GoGators pic.twitter.com/X1TDiMHYVQ
— DuuuuuvalGator (@gatorfll) November 5, 2023
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