When Billy Napier took over at the University of Florida, the most popular word amongst the staff was discipline. The 2021 Gators football team was one of the most undisciplined teams in recent memory, averaging 7.8 penalties per game, ranking 119th in the country. The penalties, defensive mishaps, and lack of team chemistry forced Napier to place an emphasis on discipline.
Napier’s goal for this team was to average less than one penalty every 30 plays. Through four games this season the Gators are committing a penalty every 24.8 plays, totaling 26 penalties for 161 yards. Gators’ opponents have 20 penalties for 148 yards this season.