COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Florida’s 34-17 loss at No. 5 Texas A&M continued some long-standing struggles and featured a surprising no-show by the Gators’ defense. UF’s fourth loss in five games, three of them to Top 5 opponents, dropped Billy Napier’s team to 2-4, including 1-2 SEC play, entering the second half of a disappointing season.

“There’s no quick fix here,” he said. “The best thing to do is go win. We got to stay the course.”

Here are five things learned at Kyle Field.

DJ Lagway has had enough

Florida’s quarterback vowed he and the Gators would improve after he threw for 61 yards at Miami, and UF responded by beating Texas. The sophomore was even more dispirited and determined after his long-awaited homecoming became a gut punch and another tough loss.

Growing up just 7

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