Defensive Lineman's Viral Spitting Incident Overshadows Florida's Week 2 Collapse

On September 9, 2025, the Florida Gators suffered an 18-16 upset loss to the South Florida Bulls in a game that was marred by a viral incident involving one of their players. Redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Brendan Bett was ejected late in the fourth quarter for spitting on USF offensive lineman Cole Skinner, a penalty that handed the Bulls 15 yards before their game-winning field goal.

Bett, who transferred to Florida from Baylor this spring, immediately addressed the moment with a public apology on social media. He acknowledged letting down his teammates, coaches, family, and all of Gator Nation, calling it a "terrible mistake" that won't happen again. Head coach Billy Napier also condemned the act as "unacceptable" in his postgame press conference, though he noted Bett's remorse about his actions.

The incident overshadowed what had been an active performance on the field for Bett, who logged five tackles across 37 snaps against the Bulls. The 308-pound lineman was expected to bring size and depth to the Gators' defensive front, but now his focus turns to regaining the trust of his coaches, teammates, and fans. As the team prepares to face the LSU Tigers in Week 3, discipline and composure will be a focal point after a mistake-filled game last Saturday.