Napier details equipment violation penalty vs Utah

Florida Gators football head coach Billy Napier watching on as the Florida Gators run through drills during the third practice of the fall at the Indoor Practice Facility in Gainesville, Florida on August 2nd, 2023. (Photo by David Bowie/Gatorcountry)On a 4th and 4 Utah punt attempt in the second quarter, Florida was called for an equipment violation penalty for having two #3’s on the field at the same time, giving Utah five yards and a first down. The Utes would find the endzone on this drive to extend their lead to 14-3.

“We go safe. Jason’s out there, we are supposed to get him off, and we just didn’t communicate,” Florida’s head coach Billy Napier said postgame. “We are in punt safe,…