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Florida defensive lineman ejected for spitting on player during opponent's game-winning drive
Brendan Bett's ejection for spitting on an opponent occurred during a critical fourth-quarter drive, affecting Florida's performance in a close 18-15 loss to USF.
- During Florida's 18-16 defeat to South Florida on September 6, 2025, defensive lineman Brendan Bett was removed from the game after spitting at USF player Cole Skinner at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
- The loss came after a series of penalties and turnovers amid questions about Coach Billy Napier's leadership and the team's discipline.
- Florida committed 11 penalties for 103 yards, including Bett's 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty that extended USF's game-winning drive.
- Coach Napier described the behavior as intolerable and emphasized that the team will thoroughly review the incident, while senior Devin Moore spoke out against the action.
- The upset further jeopardizes Napier's position, threatens Florida's top-25 ranking, and intensifies fan dissatisfaction in a challenging season ahead.
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Ottumwa Courier
Florida's Brandan Bett latest player to be ejected for spitting as Gators fall to South Florida
Florida defensive lineman Brendan Bett was ejected for spitting at a South Florida player late in the No. 13 Gators’ 18-16 upset loss to South Florida on Saturday night. Florida committed 11 penalties for 103 yards, including two major infractions…
The Hamilton Spectator
The RecordFlorida’s Brandan Bett latest player to be ejected for spitting as Gators fall to South Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida defensive lineman Brendan Bett was ejected for spitting at a South Florida player late in the No. 13 Gators' 18-16 upset loss to South Florida
Florida's Brendan Bett latest player to be ejected for spitting as Gators fall to South Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida defensive lineman Brendan Bett was ejected for spitting at a South Florida player late in the No. 13 Gators’ 18-16 upset loss to South Florida on Saturday night. Bett, who transferred to Florida after two years at Baylor, was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct, kicked out of the game and escorted to the locker room after spitting in the facemask of Bulls offensive lineman Cole Skinner. It was one of two penaltie…
Sun-Sentinel
Orlando SentinelBianchi: Gators’ spit show against USF leaves Billy Napier’s seat on fire once again
The USF loss blew away the goodwill Napier manufactured with that late-season four-game winning streak a year ago.
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