Billy Napier returning to Florida: Why now and what's next
Florida has decided to bring back Napier. We look at the move means for the Gators, their portal plans and recruiting outlook.
Why is Florida football keeping Billy Napier? Coach's buyout, record, contract, more
Florida football announced it's retaining Billy Napier as its head coach. Here are some reasons why, including his buyout info, record and more:
Gators make the right call in keeping Billy Napier | Commentary
The good news is Billy Napier will be back as the head of the Florida Gators. The bad news is Billy Napier will be back as the head coach of the Florida Gators. Just like the presidential election, it depends on which side of the aisle you’re sitting on.
Billy Napier to remain Florida's head football coach, athletic director confirms
Billy Napier didn't end either of his first two seasons in Gainesville with a winning record. Florida will have to win more games down the stretch to avoid another losing season.
Billy Napier staying at Florida: College football reactions to Gators' coach announcement
Billy Napier's seat at Florida is no longer hot. On Thursday, Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin announced that the Gators' head coach will continue in his role through the season, putting an end to any remaining questions surrounding his job ...
Florida says coach Billy Napier on solid ground despite 15-18 record after promising signs
The Gators (4-4, 2-3 Southeastern Conference) have made significant strides since lopsided losses to Miami and Texas A&M during the first month of the season. Napier shored up the team’s shaky defense, found a potential star in freshman quarterback DJ Lagway and developed young talent on both sides of the ball.
Florida gives Billy Napier vote of confidence, putting embattled Gators coach on track to return in 2025
Third-year Florida coach Billy Napier received a key vote of confidence Thursday from athletic director Scott Stricklin. The endorsement comes as the Gators continue navigating a historically difficult 2024 schedule with Napier's record at just 15-18 (8-13 SEC) entering Saturday's game at No.
Florida says coach Billy Napier will return for a fourth season despite 15-18 record
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways. Athletic director Scott Stricklin made the announcement in a “letter to Gator Nation” that said the team is “building a foundation that promises greater success next season and beyond.
Billy Napier to continue coaching Florida football, AD says
Billy Napier will continue to coach Florida, according to AD Scott Stricklin, who put to rest rampant speculation about the embattled coach's future with the Gators.
Hot seat lifted: AD announces Florida football coach Billy Napier will return for 2025 season
Florida football athletic director Scott Stricklin announced Billy Napier will return for the 2025 season. Here's why.
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Elkins continues success with Napier at quarterback
The Elks are undefeated and ranked No. 1 in Class 4A by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette with junior quarterback Ben Napier ...
Florida Expected to Use Money Saved For Napier Buyout on NIL
Since Billy Napier is sticking around for another year, that money originally meant to send him packing will be used to ...
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Florida awards Billy Napier a flimsy vote of confidence, as Gators crumble under his watch
With Billly Napier remaining atop the organization, the Florida Gators project an image of a program in decline. Florida ...
Weighing the pros, cons of keeping Billy Napier as Florida endorses coach amid rapidly changing landscape
Napier has a sub-.500 record, and the highlights have been few and far between, but there are reasons to keep him ...
Billy Napier remains Florida football's conundrum, better option was keeping him | Gene Frenette
Between quarterback attrition and Florida football showing improvement the past month, the Gators were better off giving ...
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It's not fair to judge Napier and Florida football without Lagway, but we might have to
The November results were supposed to decide Billy Napier’s future as Florida football coach. If it were a real court case, ...