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Tendencies on Trial: Sarkisian’s Style vs. Napier’s Identity

by: Charlie Williams10/01/25
Billy Napier, Florida. Steve Sarkisian, Texas
Billy Napier, Florida. Steve Sarkisian, Texas - © Melina Myers-Imagn Images & © Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Steve Sarkisian’s offensive tendencies are no secret. He wants explosive plays, tempo, and mismatches in space. Billy Napier, on the other hand, leans on ball control and efficiency — but at Florida, that approach hasn’t worked. Heading into this matchup, it’s Napier’s tendencies that deserve the most scrutiny.

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