1. Yes, they have improved since the beginning of the season. They are still not a good team, but they are competitive and not an easy out by any means.
2. Against Texas, they were down several starters and on their 3rd string qb who is even worse than FSU's Brock Glenn and Luke Kromenhoek. Even if Lagway plays, they still lose to Texas, but I don't think they get curb stomped.
Like the other poster said, if we play them again we still win, but it's probably a totally different game. It's ok to hate UF, but acknowledge they are playing much better lately.