Instead, Billy Napier did something with an even greater degree of difficulty: He held on to his dignity. Faced with mounting losses, injuries at quarterback, criticism and speculation about his impending doom,

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.

14 left many to wonder if Napier would survive the season’s first month. But the Gators (4-4, 2-3 SEC) have performed differently since a bye week following a Sept. 21 win at SEC lightweight Mississippi State. Florida effectively addressed a struggling ...

Florida football athletic director Scott Stricklin announced Billy Napier will return for the 2025 season. Here's why.

Between quarterback attrition and Florida football showing improvement the past month, the Gators were better off giving Billy Napier another year.

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.

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.