COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Victorious debut provides validation for Napier at Florida

Florida coach Billy Napier (right) and quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) watch from the sideline during Saturday's game against Utah in Gainesville. (PHELAN M EBENHACK/Associated Press)
Florida coach Billy Napier (right) and quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) watch from the sideline during Saturday's game against Utah in Gainesville. (PHELAN M EBENHACK/Associated Press)

GAINESVILLE — Defensive tackle Tyreak Sapp finally got to bed around 4 a.m. following Florida’s season opener.

He woke up a few hours later still reveling in a 29-26 victory against seventh-ranked Utah…