Gators (2-4) vs. Mississippi State (4-2), Saturday, 4:15 p.m., SEC Network

Latest line: Florida is favored by 9 1/2 points

Mike Bianchi, Sports Columnist: Mississippi State 24, Florida 21

Bye-bye Billy . We’ve been writing about Florida coach Billy Napier’s employment status for two years now, but this has the makings of being his final game. It’s homecoming in Gainesville, which means a loss would almost certainly seal Napier’s fate . Even though the Gators are favored by more than a touchdown, the Bulldogs are much-improved under coach Jeff Lebby. They beat defending Big 12 champion Arizona State earlier this season and nearly beat Tennessee. Plus, they are coming off of a bye week, while the Gators are coming off three straight games against top-5 opponents. Can the Gators conti

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