Before Florida Gators coach Billy Napier became embattled coach Billy Napier, he strolled into Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in December 2021 with a deep understanding of his new program’s championship aspirations.

Back in 2021, USC fired Clay Helton in September and named Donte Williams as the interim while doing due diligence on several options. It ended up with the Trojans hiring Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley, but only because he lost the Bedlam game against Oklahoma State and lost all consideration for a top-tier bowl game.

The Gators' national rankings in scoring offense and yards per rush decreased in each of Napier's three seasons at the helm, pointing to glaring deficiencies in the trenches. This is an offensive line unit that, per the 247Sports Talent Composite, accounts for none of the team's eight five-star prospects and none of its top 15 players overall.