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 sticks with Billy Napier as coach despite tumultuous tenure
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 ...
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Napier has not had a winning season since taking the Florida job in 2022 and has a record of 15-18. He finished with five wins in his first season and six in 2023. The Gators are currently 4-4 with a matchup against the No. 5 Texas Longhorns in Week 11.
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:
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 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 Billy Napier another year.
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.
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.
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.
Does Florida keeping Billy Napier signal how college football will handle coaching changes?
Florida’s decision Thursday to give football coach Billy Napier one more year to turn things around regardless of how ...
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John Romano: Keeping Billy Napier is unpopular everywhere except Florida's huddle
And that’s why Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin announced Thursday that Napier is sticking around Gainesville.
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 ...
Florida awards Billy Napier a flimsy vote of confidence, as Gators crumble under his watch
With Florida giving Billy Napier a vague vote of confidence amid another disappointing season, the Gators project an image of ...
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Florida AD shows public support for football coach Billy Napier
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida football coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators ...
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Texas football: Steve Sarkisian once worked at Alabama with Florida's Billy Napier
4, 2021. That Louisiana team was coached by Billy Napier, who is now the head coach at Florida. Sarkisian and Napier ...
Florida QB DJ Lagway a game-time decision for huge Texas showdown
Florida football is still waiting to make a final decision on quarterback DJ Lagway before Saturday's game at Texas ...
Florida sticks with Billy Napier: Inside Gators' gamble on eventual growth over market uncertainty
Florida's decision to have Billy Napier continue as head coach is the top-line takeaway from the open letter athletic ...