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Billy Napier doesn’t sound like a coach who’s days at Florida are numbered
Many wondered whether Billy Napier, now 13-16 at UF,  would get a chance to coach beyond his team’s first open date, even if the Gators won at Mississippi State. A Sunday ouster, however,
Billy Napier: 'More work to do' after Florida football's win at Mississippi State
The offense was clicking on all cylinders as head coach Billy Napier made use of both Graham Mertz and DJ Lagway at the quarterback spot. The Gators were able to put up over 500 yards of total offense and scored 45 points as they beat the Bulldogs 45-28.
Revisiting what Billy Napier said on Day 1 of his Florida Gators tenure
Florida’s ball security has generally been good under Napier. The Gators ranked in the top 25 in fewest turnovers in both of Napier’s first two seasons. His worst season (14 turnovers in 2022) matched the best by his predecessor, Dan Mullen. But only 14 teams have lost more turnovers this season than UF (six).
'College GameDay' Reveals Why Florida Hasn’t Fired Billy Napier Yet
Ahead of Week 4 of the college football season, ESPN's " College GameDay " has revealed why the Florida Gators have yet to fire head coach Billy Napier. Napier is in his third year with the Gators, and they've already started the 2024 college football season with two losses in three games.
Billy Napier’s plan to fix Florida is now bust, but the Gators aren’t quite ready to fire him
Florida coach Billy Napier was supposed to have answers. Or at least some new ideas. Napier was hired in Gainesville in 2021 partly because he had a detailed plan for the Gators to close the gap on Alabama and Georgia in the powerhouse Southeastern Conference and become a legit national championship contender after being mostly an afterthought over the previous decade.
The moving parts around Billy Napier’s Florida Gators future
Florida announced Napier’s hiring on the Sunday after the regular season ended, but he didn’t leave Louisiana immediately. He prepared as usual for the Ragin’ Cajuns’ upcoming Sun Belt Conference championship while spending his standard recruiting time working on the Gators’ roster/staff.
GATORS PODCAST: Billy Napier’s days appear to be numbered after latest Gators debacle (Ep. 242)
As the struggling Gators prepare for their trip to Mississippi State, the impact of their loss there 20 years ago resonates.
Pressure continues to mount on Billy Napier as Gators face Mississippi State
With a challenging schedule ahead, the Gators must find a way to win Saturday against the Bulldogs. With a challenging schedule ahead, Gators must find a way to win Saturday against the Bulldogs.
Florida Gators' Billy Napier Addresses Future with Program
GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Amid outside noise, calls for his removal, poor on-field performances and athletic director Scott Stricklin in attendance, Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier addressed his job security and the direction of the program at his weekly Monday press conference.
Billy Napier contract buyout: Florida would owe coach $20-plus million if fired during 2024 football season
Napier, widely-presumed to be on the SEC's hottest seat this fall outside of Sam Pittman at Arkansas, is signed through the 2028 season on a deal he first inked in December 2021 worth $51.8 million
Florida's Billy Napier on QBs, Offense: 'I Thought We Were on Point'
The Florida Gators scored 45 points in their win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Head coach Billy Napier breaks down the Gators' quarterback rotation between Graham Mertz and DJ Lagway.
Jon Gruden to Florida Gators is Bad News, No Matter What Happens with Billy Napier
Billy Napier's days as the head coach of the Florida Gators seems to be numbered. With rumors swirling about who Florida will ...
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Emmitt Smith doesn't believe Billy Napier will get fourth season at Florida: 'I don't see it happening'
The outlook for Billy Napier’s all-important third year as Florida’s football coach is increasingly grim, with the ...
3 things learned during Gators’ first SEC victory
Orlando’s Aidan Mizell stepped in for injured star Tre Wilson and showed his big-play potential. He finished with a team-high ...
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Nick Saban Surprisingly Defends Billy Napier From Backlash For Gators' Form - 'There's Something Else'
The embattled leader of the Florida Gators, Billy Napier, finds himself under siege after a rocky start to the 2024 season, ...
Quarterbacks Shine as Florida Gators Defeat Mississippi State, 45-28
Florida Gators win its first game against an FBS opponent since October of 2023 behind stellar play from its two quarterbacks.
Why stick with Billy Napier is top question among many facing UF heading to Mississippi State | Analysis
Many expected UF to pull the plug on Billy Napier during a Black Sunday for Florida’s coach. A legion of fans was ...
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'What's Billy Napier? The Toilet Bowl Game?' - Florida Gators HC Becomes The Laughing Stock of ESPN Show
The Alligators are swimming in muddy waters as the name of Billy Napier keeps getting dragged through it. The post 'What's ...
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Billy Napier hot seat: Florida dumps Mississippi State, but status unclear with bye week ahead
Florida may have vanquished lowly Mississippi State on Saturday afternoon. That might not be enough for head coach Billy ...