Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier immediately addressed the incident during his post-game press conference, calling the actions of his team "embarrassing" to him and the program and apologizing for how his players represented the university. He also said that there will be consequences for those involved.

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell was not happy with Florida's attempt to plant their flag in Tallahassee. Norvell appeared to take the flag from

Florida coach Billy Napier said he was embarrassed after his players celebrated Saturday's win over Florida State by planting a Gators flag at midfield.

The day of the fight over planting a flag on a rival's logo tricked into night in Tallahassee. Florida drilled Florida State, 31-11, and after the game the victors wanted to plant the Gator flag at midfield of the Seminoles' field.