South Florida's offense put up 38 points, with QB Byrum Brown throwing for 327 yards and 2 TDs and rushing for 136 yards and 2 more scores, but the defense allowed 41 points and big plays (three plays of 60+ yards), highlighting a critical weakness.

The Bulls scored 22 points in the fourth quarter to make it a 3-point game, but their comeback effort was undone by an inability to stop Navy's rushing attack, especially in the final period.

This loss marks South Florida's second consecutive road defeat, raising concerns about their performance away from home as they prepare for a road game at UAB next week.

With the loss, South Florida (4-2 in AAC) falls behind Navy (6-1) in the conference standings, making their path to the AAC championship game much more difficult.

Brown's 463 total yards (327 passing, 136 rushing) show he can carry the offense, but the team needs better defensive support and more consistent play from the supporting cast to win close games.

Florida committed four turnovers, including three interceptions by QB DJ Lagway in the first half, leading to 10 points for Kentucky and a 24-7 halftime deficit.

Despite entering the game ranked 32nd in points allowed per game (20.5), the Gators gave up 401 total yards and 38 points, unable to overcome the turnovers.

Lagway was benched after three first-half interceptions, replaced by freshman Tramell Jones Jr. in the second half, raising questions about the starting QB for next week.

This was Florida's second straight loss since head coach Billy Napier was fired on Oct. 19, dropping the team to 3-6 overall and 2-4 in SEC play.

Florida travels to face No. 7 Mississippi next, a formidable opponent that will test the Gators' ability to rebound from a disastrous performance.