GAINESVILLE, FL: The Florida Gators face elite running backs throughout their 2025 schedule that will test Billy Napier’s defensive improvements. These matchups serve as crucial measuring sticks for Florida’s progress in college football.
Texas Longhorns Present Biggest Challenge
Quintrevion Wisner leads the most dangerous test for Florida’s defense. The 6-foot, 194-pound junior rushed for 1,064 yards and five touchdowns in 2024 while adding 44 receptions for 311 yards.
“Wisner’s breakout season established him as one of the nation’s most productive backs,” noted 247Sports analysis. The Texas Longhorns backfield could lead the SEC in rushing with Wisner and returning talent CJ Baxter.
Early Season Tests Await
Caden Durham provides Florida’s toughest Week 3 challenge when LSU Tigers visit Gainesville. The 5-foot-9 sophomore compiled over 1,000 total yards as a freshman, including 753 rushing and 260 receiving yards.
Georgia’s Nate Frazier earned SEC All-Freshman honors with 671 rushing yards and eight touchdowns. The 5-foot-10 back showcased impressive decision-making while sharing carries.
Additional SEC Threats
Texas A&M’s Le’Veon Moss averaged 6.3 yards per carry before injury, ranking second in the SEC. Miami’s Mark Fletcher Jr. recorded 607 yards in 2024 and appears poised for increased production.
Florida’s ability to contain these elite backs will determine their 2025 trajectory within the competitive SEC landscape.
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