Loss could have Florida pondering Muschamp's fate

By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Florida coach Will Muschamp trudged across the field and into the locker room amid a scattering of boos Saturday night.

There were still a couple "Fire Muschamp" chants in the distance, too.

Those could become reality soon, maybe in the next few days.

Marcus Murphy scored three touchdowns, including two on special teams, and Missouri embarrassed Florida 42-13.

The Tigers (5-2, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) scored on a kickoff return, a punt return, a fumble return and an interception return. They managed just seven first downs and 119 yards, including 20 passing, but won by essentially letting the Gators self-destruct in nearly every way imaginable.

And they did.

The Gators (3-3, 2-3) turned the ball over six times and lost at home for the second time in eight days, fueling speculation that Muschamp has coached his final game in Gainesville. The "Fire Muschamp" chants broke out in third quarter and could be heard throughout an emptying Florida Field.

"I'm really worried about this football team right now," Muschamp said when asked about his job security. "That's really what I'm worried about. I'm not getting concerned about things I don't have any control over, other than this team. I think that's the most important thing right now."

The Gators have dropped 12 of their last 19 games and trail the division-leading Bulldogs by two games with three remaining.

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Loss could have Florida pondering Muschamp's fate