Sun Sep 15 14:05:06 UTC 2024: ## Coaching Carousel Starts Early as Napier’s Florida Tenure Ends

**Week 3 of college football brought surprises, upsets, and a shakeup in the coaching ranks as Billy Napier’s future at Florida appears to be over.**

The Gators’ 33-20 home loss to Texas A&M has seemingly sealed Napier’s fate, prompting speculation about a potential early coaching change. While most universities wait until October to make such a major move, Florida’s situation seems urgent, with a hefty buyout looming.

**This early change in Florida could signal a trend for other struggling coaches, including Sam Pittman at Arkansas and Neal Brown at West Virginia.** Both coaches are facing growing pressure with early-season struggles and a challenging schedule ahead.

**Meanwhile, Texas appears to be a force to be reckoned with.** Despite injuries to key players, the Longhorns dominated UTSA with a 56-7 victory, showcasing the impressive talent of freshman quarterback Arch Manning. Manning’s performance has raised expectations for Texas, solidifying their status as a serious contender.

**Memphis also made a statement with a 20-12 road win over Florida State.** This victory over a Power Four opponent has put the Tigers in prime position for a potential College Football Playoff berth, especially with a favorable remaining schedule.

**Alabama’s Jalen Milroe continues to impress.** He led the Crimson Tide to a blowout win over Wisconsin, showcasing his versatility and proving his ability to be a dynamic playmaker. With his impressive performance, Milroe is quickly becoming a Heisman Trophy contender.

**Washington State pulled off a 24-19 win over Washington in the Apple Cup rivalry, extending their winning streak to three games.** The Cougars have a strong start under coach Jake Dickert, but their Mountain West Conference schedule will be a challenge as they strive for a top-25 ranking.

**Week 3 of college football has shown that the season is just getting started,** with plenty of surprises and exciting matchups still to come.

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