Now everyone is wondering: What will he do for an encore?
Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson rushes for a 45-yard touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. – Anthony Richardson dazzled a packed Swamp in Florida’s season opener, delivering more feel-good moments than anyone honestly could have expected., the go-ahead touchdown. It was a breakout performance for a hometown kid who’s suddenly become one of the hottest players in college football.
“Everything you want in a quarterback, he has,” Florida receiver Ricky Pearsall said of Richardson. “He’s got a rocket for an arm. If he wants to throw it across the entire field, he can do that. Just ask him, he’ll throw it a hundred yards.”Richardson threw for 168 yards, ran for 106 more and three scores, and, most importantly, played turnover- and sack-free football against the Utes.
Sure, there was one third-down throw that should have been picked, but not even detail-oriented coach Billy Napier could do more than nitpick. “A little jittery early on, made a few mistakes, but, ultimately, he operated well,” Napier said. “He’s his own worst critic now. He’s going to watch the film three times and tell you everything he could have done better, but he rose to the occasion is what I would say. ... I saw a guy who is prepared behind the scenes, is a product of his work, and it showed up.”latest AP Top 25“Onto the next because, you’ve got to beat them to keep going up,” center Kingsley Eguakun said.